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Andy Andrews, born on May 22, 1959, is an American author whose works span across novels, non-fiction, and children's literature. Known for his profound themes and engaging storytelling, his books have gained both commercial and literary success.

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“I am not a "Christian author." I am an author who is a Christian. While my books reflect my faith, they are not intended as teaching tools for a Christian audience per se. My books are stories created around principles that work for everyone and they work every time.”

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“I always encourage authors (especially new authors) to be as generous as we are blessed. For one thing, it is a way to help people. For another, it is a seed one is planting for the life of the book. Someone gave it to someone who gave it to someone else.”

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“It's also a lot easier to convince people to read an entertaining story than any other type of book!”

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“I understand that what I am to do is to be a bridge between the people who would never set foot in a church in their entire lives and people who would like to get them there. So I write books that Christians can give to their non-Christian friends that they will actually read.”

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“People tend to read books about a guy who goes back in time or a guy who is living under a pier.”

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“I'm not saying don't do the work you got, but instead of this two hours of watching TV at the hotel lobby or this three hours of sitting under the pier and reading comic books or worrying about what you're doing ... what value do you have? Can you read? There are people out there who can't read - go read to them.”

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“My life - my personality, my habits, even my speech - is a combination of the books I choose to read, the people I choose to listen to, and the thoughts I choose to tolerate in my mind”

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Book:The Young Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

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“It’s obvious you kids are smart-school and good teachers will do that for you-but wisdom is something altogether different. Wisdom can be gathered in your downtime. Wisdom that can change the very course of your life will come from the people you are around, the books you read, and the things you listen to or watch on radio or television.”

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Book:The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs is a Little Perspective

Source: The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs is a Little Perspective