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Tom White's avatar

As is said, "We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us." I'm excited for this to become, in the spirit of Emerson, one of the books that “I cannot remember…any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.”

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Aaroneous Monk's avatar

Reading books about books are like loving love as far as I am concerned!

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Aaroneous Monk's avatar

And now I’m hearing Stevie Wonder’s “Love is in need of love today…”

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Nothing wrong with that :)

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Yes!

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John's avatar

Congratulations! Is it UK bound at any point that you are aware of, Joel?

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Joel J Miller's avatar

I can’t say for sure how, but Amazon UK has it shipping at the same time! So that’s a good sign.

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pgp1815's avatar

Great observations! How does your big idea relate to the older one of The Great Conversation? I've always found that idea resonant and useful.

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Denise Moore's avatar

Just preordered! A birthday gift to myself😂 Can’t wait to jump in!

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TimG's avatar

Congrats Joel; it sounds (unsurprisingly given your Substack!) fascinating. Preordered from bookshops.org.

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Brittany Lauber's avatar

Sounds fascinating! I just pre-ordered and look forward to reading it in November.

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Erik Rostad's avatar

So awesome!

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Deborah Craytor's avatar

My copy is pre-ordered!

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Kevin Kimle's avatar

Pre-ordered! Look forward to reading it...

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Awesome. Thank you! I’ll be sharing the preorder bonuses soon, so hang onto your receipt!

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Thaddeus Wert's avatar

I like the idea of a book being "dynamic information technology". When I reread a book, it's always very different from previous times I've read it.

I just preordered your book. I hope it's a big success!

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Yes! Same here. Thanks for preordering! Hold onto your receipt; I’ll be sharing the preorder bonuses soon.

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Mark Daniels's avatar

Looks interesting.

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Thanks, Mark. I’ve think I’ve presented the history in a fascinating way. But it’ll take readers like you to validate the point!

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Amy Holder's avatar

Just preordered it! Looking forward to reading.

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Thanks, Amy! Make sure you hold onto that receipt. I’ll share the preorder bonuses soon!

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Mary H's avatar

I'm looking forward to reading it. And I'm glad it's coming out in November. Good timing for Christmas gifts!

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Ah! It’s the perfect Christmas gift, and of course there’s a long history of books as Christmas gifts. I hope you enjoy it!

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Jerry Foote's avatar

I want to read it too. Books are where pareidolia becomes parabolia.

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Joel J Miller's avatar

What a beautiful phrase! I hope you enjoy the book! Thanks for your ongoing interest!

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Oh, man! I love the cover. So exciting. Will be preordering and spreading the word. Well done, Joel.

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Joel J Miller's avatar

Thanks, Jeff! You were significantly involved. Very grateful!

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