WIN! “The Beauty of Different” by Karen Walrond @chookooloonks – DG 10th Birthday Sell Out Day 2

Posted on January 18, 2011 by shauna

The prize: One lucky winner will receive a copy of The Beauty of Different by Karen Walrond.

Available to readers from: Worldwide

What the heck is it?
The Beauty Of Different is authored by Karen Walrond, the fabulous photographer and writer behind the Chookooloonks blog.

Here's the synopsis from the back of the book:

Constantly bombarded with messages on how to think, how to feel, how to look, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset that we somehow fail as individuals, that we are not enough. But the truth is, those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the source of our own beauty, our super power.

The Beauty of Different explores beauty in eight fresh ways and challenges the reader to revel in her own uniqueness. Combining beautiful imagery, portraiture, insightful commentary, essays, and interviews, this multisensory exploration of what is really beautiful provokes deeper self-discovery. Designed to connect and inspire, The Beauty of Different encourages the reader to reframe her differences, not as shortcomings, but as characteristics of distinction–maybe even superpowers.

Why I dig it
I've not yet read Karen's book – my Amazon-ordered copy must still be bobbing across the seas with all the other delayed post from December's Snowpocalypse.

But I just know it is going to be a cracking read. I'm a longtime reader of her blog – it's one I turn to when feeling grumpy or uninspired. Her vibrant photography, boundless creativity, and calm, thoughtful words never fail to revive. I love reading about her travels, her relationship with her daughter and her quests to photograph 1,000 faces and taste 50 kinds of rum. Karen inspires me to do more, to create more and to appreciate the goodness in everyday life. I just know all that will shine through in printed form.

There is one copy of The Beauty of Different to be won. Simply leave a comment on this blog entry to enter. If you're reading this post via an RSS feed, Facebook or Goodreads, you'll need to click through to the Dietgirl blog. Entries close Monday 31 January 2011 at 12PM GMT. Winners will be drawn at random. Click here to view terms and conditions of the Sell Out.

131 thoughts on “WIN! “The Beauty of Different” by Karen Walrond @chookooloonks – DG 10th Birthday Sell Out Day 2”

Laura T on January 18, 2011 at 2:52 pm said:

Sounds great 🙂
Shana on January 18, 2011 at 2:54 pm said:

Wow, that cover art is awesome — doesn’t hurt that I love apples AND clementines!
Debbie on January 18, 2011 at 3:02 pm said:

I would love to read this!
Tessa Schlechtriem on January 18, 2011 at 3:03 pm said:

I would love a copy. If i win it’s going to be a tough decision: keep or give away. Nah, we can share ;-).
Lesley on January 18, 2011 at 3:03 pm said:

Sounds really inspirational.
Andrea on January 18, 2011 at 3:04 pm said:

Sounds like an amazing book, hope I win 🙂 And I can’t wait for the next podcast to be released!
Jules - Big Girl Bombshell on January 18, 2011 at 3:07 pm said:

Oh..this is what I need right now…..
Samantha on January 18, 2011 at 3:08 pm said:

I have been reading Karen’s blog for a while now and often turn to her for inspiration! Would love to read her book!
Jennifer Thompson on January 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

Wow, that sounds inspiring – so fed up up of being told how to be/look/what to wear…would love a read, please count me in!
x
Philippa on January 18, 2011 at 3:23 pm said:

Sounds absolutely lovely and full of inspiring stuff, bring it on 🙂
hello haha narf on January 18, 2011 at 3:30 pm said:

i gave all the copies i purchased away so i need one for me! looking forward to finally reading the book.
(thanks for the giveaway!)
Patricia on January 18, 2011 at 3:32 pm said:

Looks like a good read!
Robin on January 18, 2011 at 3:35 pm said:

I would love to win this amazing book.
stacy a on January 18, 2011 at 3:36 pm said:

Fabulous giveaway!
Katja on January 18, 2011 at 3:37 pm said:

This looks like a fantastik read… Hope I win 🙂
tereza on January 18, 2011 at 3:41 pm said:

I am loving your 10th birthday sell out! Great choices so far..
Sonal on January 18, 2011 at 3:42 pm said:

I am a big fan of Karen’s inspirational, beautiful blog and would love to win a copy of her book!
Frani on January 18, 2011 at 3:43 pm said:

Oh, this sounds good!
Roxanne on January 18, 2011 at 3:43 pm said:

I have been following Karen’s blog and absolutely love it. It would be a privilege to read her book.
Kathy o on January 18, 2011 at 3:51 pm said:

I love the look of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Jessica on January 18, 2011 at 3:53 pm said:

Would love a copy of this book. Karen is amazing.
Gingersnapper on January 18, 2011 at 3:53 pm said:

I haven’t heard of her blog before – it’s great! I love the project about Jenny and her Red Dress. Sign me up!
Rhia Perkins on January 18, 2011 at 3:55 pm said:

This book sounds great – and my local library isn’t getting it (so far). I’d love to win a copy.
Colleenzo on January 18, 2011 at 3:59 pm said:

I love this idea! Sounds like a great book, fingers crossed I win it!
Kelly on January 18, 2011 at 4:11 pm said:

Ooh, I’m in please.
Valerie on January 18, 2011 at 4:27 pm said:

Wow! That sounds like a fantastic book. It would be really cool if I won it!
Mandy on January 18, 2011 at 4:27 pm said:

I’d would love this!
dreadpiraterach on January 18, 2011 at 4:41 pm said:

Love the idea of this book and I would love a copy of it!

Thanks for the opportunity,

Rach
Vegas on January 18, 2011 at 4:45 pm said:

I’m really excited to read this book, even better if it’s free!
edda. on January 18, 2011 at 4:50 pm said:

Oh, please please please, let me have that! Thanks.
edda.
Karen B on January 18, 2011 at 5:02 pm said:

This is a book I’d really like to read! x
Sharwain on January 18, 2011 at 5:04 pm said:

I’d love to win this one!
Francine on January 18, 2011 at 5:05 pm said:

I love Karen’s blog too. Her book is at the top of my wish list!
Pam on January 18, 2011 at 5:06 pm said:

Another book I’d like to win–pick me!!! Pick me!!!
Leslie on January 18, 2011 at 5:07 pm said:

This book look really interesting! Thanks for the contest!
Cate on January 18, 2011 at 5:22 pm said:

Ooh this looks like a beautiful and inspirational book. I’d love to win it! Thanks for the giveaway. Love your blog x
Maureen on January 18, 2011 at 5:26 pm said:

I love Karen Wolrond! I see her popping up in other blogs I read. She’s lovely, and I would love to own her beautiful book!
Lisa on January 18, 2011 at 5:29 pm said:

Would love the chance to read this book, please enter me and thanks!
jeanne on January 18, 2011 at 5:34 pm said:

Would love to win the book!
Julie on January 18, 2011 at 6:01 pm said:

I reckon this book looks really interesting and ,if it’s not, it looks sizeable enough to define my arm muscles while holding it up. Bonus!
Linda E. Sayre on January 18, 2011 at 6:05 pm said:

That book sounds like it would be good read.
Gemma on January 18, 2011 at 6:34 pm said:

Sounds great!!
bronny1 on January 18, 2011 at 6:56 pm said:

sounds really different!
Sandra on January 18, 2011 at 7:37 pm said:

Ok I’m in
Pip on January 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm said:

Oh Shauna awesome i wanted to read this 🙂 Hope im the lucky number! xx
Judy A. on January 18, 2011 at 8:10 pm said:

Are there any special chants to make the random number generator look upon you favorably?
Sydney Bel on January 18, 2011 at 8:24 pm said:

Sounds great!
Nina J on January 18, 2011 at 8:40 pm said:

I’d like that one:)
Dorothy Denny on January 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm said:

Sounds like a great book! Btw – I read about author Gillian Riley from someone else posting on your blog and purchased her “easy book.” It is amazing how much my thinking has changed just from that little book…so thank you – if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have stumbled across her name. Also, I’ve read your book twice and I think you are da bomb!! 🙂
LaLa on January 18, 2011 at 8:55 pm said:

Me, me, me! Want, want, want! (You can see what Mick has to tolerate at Chrissy…)
Heidi on January 18, 2011 at 9:09 pm said:

Ah, I’d love to win this. It was my on my Christmas list and I do believe Santa skipped it.
Alison Moy on January 18, 2011 at 9:12 pm said:

Pick me Shauny! Not only am I just one more of your adoring fans, but this book is also on my amazon wishlist! x
Karyn on January 18, 2011 at 9:16 pm said:

Pick me!
Narelle on January 18, 2011 at 9:25 pm said:

Love to read this book. These are some of the issues that I am discussing with my shrink at the moment – good to see that someone else has voiced them and put them in print – lucky number for me!!! Hopefully 🙂
G. K. Green on January 18, 2011 at 9:46 pm said:

Please enter me for the book drawing. This is one that I’d like to read with my 13-year old granddaughter. Thank you!
Robyn on January 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm said:

Yes please!
Dee on January 18, 2011 at 10:34 pm said:

It sounds like a very positive read! :o)
Annie on January 18, 2011 at 10:34 pm said:

Sounds like a must read!
lisa on January 18, 2011 at 11:05 pm said:

so far the books have food on the cover…hmm 🙂
Nerida on January 18, 2011 at 11:07 pm said:

I’ve read about this book elsewhere and would love to win it.
PsychMamma on January 18, 2011 at 11:14 pm said:

I just bought this book for my BFF for her 40th birthday, and became totally immersed in it myself. Now, I MUST have a copy for myself. It’s truly phenomenal.

Thanks so much for the chance to enter!
Nikki on January 18, 2011 at 11:28 pm said:

Tried to buy it…sold out!!(
Thanks for the invite!
How’s work?
Sue F on January 18, 2011 at 11:34 pm said:

Oooh – that’s a good giveaway – I’ll definitely put myself down for a chance at that ….. who doesn’t need to know they’re beautiful? More beautiful? Amazing? Whatever – sounds ace!
ladyloo on January 19, 2011 at 12:06 am said:

Lovely!
Mechele Johnson on January 19, 2011 at 12:41 am said:

Sounds like a great book!
Laura I. (G.G.) on January 19, 2011 at 12:48 am said:

Ooh–can’t wait to read this. Looks good!
Amanda on January 19, 2011 at 1:05 am said:

I’d love to win this – it looks great.

Love from sunny Adelaide and the Tour Down Under.
Melissa on January 19, 2011 at 2:29 am said:

Throw my name in the hat…I’m looking forward to checking out the blog.
Janet on January 19, 2011 at 2:40 am said:

Ooh, I read that Heather at Dooce is freinds with the author of this one, looks fascinating
Dana on January 19, 2011 at 2:44 am said:

Shauna inspires us to change what we can change physically; Karen inspires us to embrace what we are mentally. Sounds like a great combo to me!
Liz on January 19, 2011 at 2:45 am said:

Sounds like a very inspirational read :o)
Joan S on January 19, 2011 at 3:08 am said:

Sounds like an awesome read that can be read over and over again. Whohoo!
Cyndi on January 19, 2011 at 3:50 am said:

Sounds like a good read!!
Tezza McNayshon on January 19, 2011 at 4:06 am said:

Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! (I need all the motivation I can get….)
Ms .45 on January 19, 2011 at 4:18 am said:

She offers wallpapers for computer and iPhone on her website – even if you don’t win the book, you can sign up for her newsletter and get sent links to wonderful photos.

Also, I just enjoy saying the word “Chookooloonks”.
Rach on January 19, 2011 at 4:45 am said:

Sounds like a good read!
Cassidy on January 19, 2011 at 4:45 am said:

Hoping for the book!
Jen on January 19, 2011 at 5:36 am said:

I didn’t know there were 50 types of rum… but the book sounds seriously good.
samira on January 19, 2011 at 6:34 am said:

i love the trailer. if i won’t win, its already on my amazon wishlist 🙂
Bella on January 19, 2011 at 7:25 am said:

Wow, 50 types of rum?! That is quite a challenge. Sounds like a good drinking game actually….

In all seriousness though, sounds like a great book, and thanks for pointing us to the blog, looks like a great new discovery for my blog list!
Heather Ni on January 19, 2011 at 7:38 am said:

Great book- just what I need! Non-gimmicky inspiration… Happy birthday, Dietgirl blog!!
Amy on January 19, 2011 at 8:07 am said:

This sounds fab, would love a copy!!
caro on January 19, 2011 at 9:56 am said:

sounds rad!
chris on January 19, 2011 at 10:00 am said:

sounds like just the ticket for those blah days
Airlie on January 19, 2011 at 10:04 am said:

I know just the girl who would love this as a birthday present xox
Merja on January 19, 2011 at 10:33 am said:

This would be great…
Bryher on January 19, 2011 at 12:37 pm said:

This sounds like a really inspirational author…off to look at the blog now!
Nola on January 19, 2011 at 1:46 pm said:

Pick me random number generator!
psychsarah on January 19, 2011 at 1:59 pm said:

Sounds like a great read-count me in for this draw please 🙂
Steff on January 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm said:

love it!
Rachel on January 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm said:

This sounds great. I would love to win one.
Mari on January 19, 2011 at 4:29 pm said:

Interesting! Want it 😀
Katie on January 19, 2011 at 4:37 pm said:

Wow! What a great idea for a book. I’d love to give this to my sister for her upcoming birthday!
Linz on January 19, 2011 at 5:08 pm said:

She sounds amazing!
Laura Mc on January 19, 2011 at 5:09 pm said:

Sounds like a great book, I love a good read!
Amanda on January 19, 2011 at 5:13 pm said:

This looks fantastic!
Kathleen on January 19, 2011 at 6:09 pm said:

I wanted this book from the second I saw it!!! Please pick me!!! : )
Soggywetlettuceleaf on January 19, 2011 at 9:03 pm said:

This book sounds very inspirational!
Kazi on January 19, 2011 at 9:25 pm said:

Let it be me.
jkapp on January 19, 2011 at 9:42 pm said:

I can still enter the past day too??? _ I am jumping for joy here in Oz Jen*
Sweet Southern Belle on January 20, 2011 at 12:48 am said:

So far chances are one in 101. I’d play the lottery every day with those odds. I’m in. This sounds like another great read. You sure have some great prizes for this contest!
Racheal Clark on January 20, 2011 at 5:31 am said:

Hi Shauna, long time reader first timer commenter. I love your blog and have found it so inspiring. I have always struggled with my weight and am now pregnant which has bought up heaps of old weight issues for me i never expected. So now i find the blog even more grounding for me. Continue to write we love to hear your thoughts!
Debbie on January 20, 2011 at 7:18 pm said:

This book sounds amazing, just what 2011 ordered for me!
Rhian on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm said:

Excellent looking book, Shauna. 50 types of rum?! I’ve gotta get me back to Cuba!
Gwyneth Hodson on January 21, 2011 at 9:38 am said:

I love Karen’s blog and would love this book.
-angela on January 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm said:

I read your post and immediately tried to get it from my library but they don’t have a copy. I guess the random number generator is my only hope… Well, that or amazon, but let’s try this first.
Laura Laird on January 21, 2011 at 5:04 pm said:

Sounds fantastic!
janean on January 21, 2011 at 6:31 pm said:

What amazing PRIZES, Shauna! I’ll have to check out her blog as well, I LOVE the concept of the book and am intrigued by the other projects you said she is pursuing – drinking rum and photographing faces. She sounds like One Amazing Woman.
Kate on January 21, 2011 at 9:10 pm said:

Hello !
pickynikki on January 22, 2011 at 7:46 am said:

Another read that I will have to look into if I don’t win this wonderful contest! 😉
Acacia on January 22, 2011 at 10:25 am said:

I’m in!
Anna on January 22, 2011 at 10:57 am said:

Sounds like a fab book!
Kiwijo on January 22, 2011 at 2:48 pm said:

Oh this looks intriguing. Pick me please. :O)
rose on January 22, 2011 at 5:48 pm said:

this looks like a great read…
lena on January 22, 2011 at 8:29 pm said:

sounds really interesting to me…. I always wanted to fit in, not to stand out, to be perfect like the others… Accepting myself and loving myself for that what makes me different, is difficult. Would be great do read a book about this topic!
justagirl15 on January 23, 2011 at 4:30 am said:

Congrats on 10 years!
Pauline on January 23, 2011 at 4:46 am said:

This sounds like it would help me a lot. Thanks for the contest!
Laura on January 23, 2011 at 11:48 am said:

Please let it be me!
Jen on January 23, 2011 at 3:56 pm said:

Looks like a great book, I will be buying it if I don’t win it!
Monica on January 23, 2011 at 4:05 pm said:

This is one prize I’d love to win.
CLP on January 23, 2011 at 4:58 pm said:

This books looks just gorgeous. I’d love to read it!
Diane on January 23, 2011 at 8:02 pm said:

Please!
Amanda on January 23, 2011 at 8:28 pm said:

Love the title! This looks like a fantastic read!
Abi on January 24, 2011 at 12:11 am said:

Sounds interesting.
Teri Osterman on January 24, 2011 at 4:42 am said:

This one sounds wonderful!
Angie Tanner on January 24, 2011 at 8:49 am said:

Sounds like an interesting approach to believing in yourself.
Jeanne on January 25, 2011 at 11:44 am said:

Another good read! I’d love to have it on my bookshelf!
Judith on January 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm said:

I would love to own this beautiful book!
Jessica T. on January 26, 2011 at 8:52 pm said:

I would love to read this book and share it with my daughter. I want her to be unique and herself and not blindly obey what society wants her to be. This sounds like a great book for just that.
Erica Hedrick on January 28, 2011 at 9:48 am said:

Happy 10th!
Anna on January 28, 2011 at 11:36 am said:

sounds great!

Comments are now closed on all Dietgirl posts. For fresh conversation please visit me at shaunareid.com.