The Butterfly Effect, by Andy Andrews
Have you ever wondered if what you do day in and day out really makes a difference to the world around you? Do you seek to be purpose-driven in your work or family relationships, but then view the rest of life as hit and miss, or as of seeming insignificance?
Andy Andrews, throughout 109 colorful pages of this gift book, bases his inspiring message on the “Butterfly Effect”: “A butterfly could flap its wings and set molecules of air in motion, which would move other molecules of air, in turn moving more molecules of air—eventually capable of starting a hurricane on the other side of the planet”.
Applying this principle of cause and effect to our words and actions each day, we have the potential to alter history and powerfully impact peoples’ lives by even the smallest choices we make today.
Providing several provocative examples from the past of intertwining lives, choices made and how our world is different today as a result, Andy highlights the truth that we’ve been created with a unique purpose and that what we do with today matters, having the potential to dramatically shape unborn future generations.
A quick, motivating read Andy’s book would make a great gift for anyone who needs to be reminded of the value of the present moment and the eternal significance of their unique life’s contribution in the overall scheme of things.
The Boy Who Changed the World, by Andy Andrews
With vibrant colors splashing across each page comes the story of the boy who changed the world by inventing the seeds to grow ‘super plants’ that have helped to feed over 2 billion people over the course of time.
Was it really just one boy who altered the course of history forever through his actions? You’ll have to read the book to find out, but the message is an important one for children to embrace, that their individual lives are of great value to God and that every action they take, whether good or bad, has an impact on the lives of those around them.
As children read about the choices of former Vice President Henry Wallace, George Washington Carver (the inventor of the sweet potato), Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug and others, they will come to understand that our lives are intertwined in sometimes surprising ways with others and how God gives every person the amazing potential to change the world for good!
(Note: I reviewed these books as part of Thomas Nelson’s Blogger Review program called, Book Sneeze. In exchange, I received both books free of charge. )
