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Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives Paperback – September 21, 2016

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The world wants its soul back…
This book is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history, and how their gifts are needed during this precise era of "new renaissance" on Earth.
In this book, author Jacob Nordby offers a bold new definition of success in the modern era.“The only success now is living and creating a work-of-art life: unique, rich with meaning, naked of anything we don’t care about, and ruthless about carving out something absolutely real from a world that has gorged itself on fakeness and become critically ill from it. The only failure now is pulling back from that quest because of fear.”Expanding upon his short original “Blessed Are the Weird” piece that became a viral phenomenon, he traces the roots of soulful artistry and creation to ancient times and back again to reveal the insistent, eternal quest of our true natures that demands something real—as if our very existence depends upon it.
This book is a call to creatives (and those who want to be) with the clear message that it has never been more critical to heed the call of soul than it is during this exciting, dangerous new renaissance epoch on Planet Earth.Heartfelt and sometimes humorous, it lights a signal fire for all who feel out of place in the modern world and invites them to claim their heritage as members in an ancient lineage—those tenders of soul and beauty who have always kept the flame alive for humanity.
This is a book for everyone who wants to lead a deep, true, and passionate life and leave the world better for having passed this way.
Blessed Are the Weird. Your time has come to define the new normal.
This book is written for all personality types, but those who test on the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) as INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, or ENFP will likely gain inspiration and insight into their unique struggles, design, and life purpose.
While vastly different in style from Elizabeth Gilbert's recent bestseller, Big Magic, and Brene' Brown's books, it contains themes that will be familiar to fans of these leading voices in the creativity and vulnerability arenas.
Ultimately, this book is for everyone who feels the urgency of our age and the call to make potential real. The author feels that broad based anxiety permeates modern culture and a lack of purpose and direction gives rise to such social ills as increased rates of terrorism, suicide, and other acts of chaos. He tells us that the cure lies in the fact that each of us can connect with our inner genius, overcome inertia, and create "work of art" lives that will make the world a better place while enriching our individual experience. He says that this is both personal and not optional, and that we have been handed the opportunity to make a huge collective leap forward unlike anything that humans have known before.
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Paul S. Boynton - author of Begin with YesI haven't finished this book yet, but I felt the need to put "Blessed Are The Weird" down for a minute and share a few preliminary thoughts. There is something familiar about Nordby's words - not because I have heard them before but because they feel so authentic and honest - it's as if a part of me is being awakened and I feel this is as much my story as it is Jacob's. If you are reading these words, I suspect this book is for you too. Although it may not resonate with everyone if you are or long to pursue a creative, soul-filled and soulful life, this book will touch you in a thousand beautiful and heart opening ways. I can imagine sitting around the campfire listening to Jacob Nordby tell of his journey and our collective journey. This is not a book you'll read once, enjoy and then forget. Rather it will be a book you will want to keep in your briefcase or backpack to read and share. There are laugh out loud moments and other times when you find yourself with watery eyes. Most of all you will deeply feel that you are on the right path, that you belong and that many of those you'll meet along the way are from your tribe. Now back to the book!

Oriah "Mountain Dreamer" House - author of The InvitationIn Jacob Nordby I find a faithful mystic who knows what we are rarely told: that we are here not only to be embodied souls, but to live an ensouled life, a life guided by our deepest longings. Many nod in enthusiastic agreement but are afraid to lead the messy, magnificent and uncertain life to which we are called. Keep a copy of Blessed are the Weird nearby. It will remind us of that which we already know but too easily forget. It will en-courage us to be weird and brave and whole."

Scott Stabile - author Big LoveFew writers make me want to shout Hallelujah more than Jacob Nordby. His raw, brilliant Blessed Are the Weird is filled with many such moments of heart-opening resonance and soul-shaking inspiration. Preach, brother, preach! Jacob writes to that deep place within us all that is wild and free, unencumbered by the mandates of a too-normal world. He invites us to embrace our inner-freak, and he shows us how to do it. An unexpected, delightful surprise to the book was the historical context Jacob offered to the band of artsy misfits that make up his most famous piece of writing -- the poets, writers, painters and troubadours. Blessed Are the Weird challenges, educates, entertains and, most importantly to me, inspires each of us to be who we are, as truthfully as possible, however that looks and feels. This book is a powerful, unwavering manifesto for freedom more than anything else. And who among us doesn't want to be free?

Chris Grosso, author of Indie Spiritualist and Everything Mind
Blessed Are The Weird is a clarion call for those who stand outside traditional norms (whether externally, internally, or both) to rise up and boldly share our artistic expressions and passionate voices with the world. Jacob Nordby's words, heart, and bold commitment to positive change during these tumultuous times are needed now more than ever. I'm honored to call him a friend and brother on this path.

Sera Beak - author of Red Hot and Holy: A Heretic's Love Story

Blessed are those who read this bold and brilliant book and heed its call. Nordby passionately captures the heart and soul of creative change agents of the past, thereby giving us the inspiration and permission to be as wildly weird and courageously creative as we truly are, now. We weirdos need this book in order to appreciate that we come from a daring and determined lineage that is devoted not only to unleashing the personal soul, but also the global soul. If there's any time to be weird, it's now. And, Jacob Nordby is lighting the way for us all.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manifesto Publishing House, Inc. (September 21, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 181 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996898905
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996898904
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
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Linda M
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written & uplifting to read
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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I wasn’t sure I’d like this book based on the odd cover, but as in all things, “don’t judge a book by its cover” proved to be true again. I was pleasantly surprised by the author’s fluid, easy to follow writing style and his ability to explain his knowledge of human history in a way that was relatable, relevant, and inspiring for humans today.
I liked how he expressed something I’d been thinking about recently: that creative people may well be the people who evolve enough to “save” the human species from self destruction.
This book brings out the hero within us all because we all have the embers of creativity within us, unique to each person. If we have the courage to listen to it and follow where it leads, we may find a deep joy we have rarely experienced.
The author confirmed what I’ve been sensing, that these times are calling us to create from a place deep within each of us.
I highly recommend this book.
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K. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and vital contribution to the creative world
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This book was my introduction to Jacob Nordby's writing and it couldn't have been a better one. From the uplifting and encouraging quotations sprinkled throughout to Jacob's sense of humor that had me chuckling as I read, I don't think there's much that could be done to make this a more enjoyable read.

If you're lucky enough to be one of the weirdians Jacob describes, you'll also find yourself nodding and thinking "Yes!" with almost alarming frequency as you turn the pages, recognizing yourself in the discussions of the discord existing between how you live and how you're meant to live. I especially connected with the way the author talked about how easy it is to dismiss that feeling of restlessness as a "midlife crisis" or something similar, when it is in fact more; even what society so easily waves an aloof hand at has a source, regardless of what title you choose to give it. Jacob rips off the bandage society has placed over that discord and restlessness without sugarcoating anything and utilizing well-placed biting humor to demonstrate his points.

The true gem to be found, however, is in the way the book not only excuses but encourages exploration of that deep inner self and following the voice that makes you weird because it's also what makes you uniquely qualified to offer what you have to the world. This book let's wierdians everywhere know that while you may not realize it, you have an important contribution to make to the world. This book lets wierdians everywhere know that while you may not realize it, you have an important contribution to make to the world and you should encourage and follow your creativity rather than try to suppress it.

I highly recommend this book to creatives and weirdians everywhere; this is a book you'll find yourself appreciating for different reasons and adding to your "most loved" collection.
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Shelley Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a refreshingly real, helpful and life validating work
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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Wow. I downloaded this to my Kindle and read it in 24 hours. It reminded me of the eccentric upbringing I had. A father who was clearly a closet artist, creative and genius. Sadly, he tried to make his living and way in the world according to 'main stream' values, ideals and pressures. While witty, intellectual and goofy, he always seemed angry and frustrated, I believe due to 'untapped, creative energy' and living in an unconscious world. Fast forward. I'm an outwardly 'main stream' professional women, who 'secretly' is an artist, creative and weirdo at 'heart.' This book broke something open inside me that had been locked up since my childhood. Jacob's words resonated so much with me and explained a LOT about my upbringing and life. If you feel drawn to this book and have read these reviews feeling a sense of excitement and hopefulness, get the book or download to your Kindle. I'll be reading this book a second and probably a third time as there is SO much wisdom, humor, and validation for those of us who've been walking around feeling like outcasts or feeling lost in the illusion of the 'American dream.' Don't wait. Go read it now.
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Anon
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but please don't tell us what you don't love
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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I have just begun reading this book, and I like it... As one of the legion of the "weird," it is very refreshing to find someone writing about our beautiful potential for creativity, and for participating in the world in ways nourishing to us and those around us, which we have not thought of.
A quibble - be careful saying anything that sounds negative about anything someone may love. We're the weird, remember? We love all sorts of things. In the chapter about poetry, the author says he doesn't care for Shakespeare or Wordsworth. I had felt really open and grateful to the author up to that point, and in kinship with him as a fellow weird. But that stopped me cold. I love Shakespeare passionately, and this sudden (and, I think, unnecessary) disassociation from something so dear to me cooled the warmth I had been feeling toward the author and his book.
We weird ones need connection with our tribe - best not unnecessarily to express anything that could hinder that sense of connection.
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Bella Amelia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2023
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If you are different or have always felt like you didn't belong in this world for whatever reason this book might be for you. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it made me feel like I wasn't so alone after all. Because not just the author but all of you who are out there reading it obviously feel that there's something in it for you and there is.
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Holly Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Acknowledge your unless through these pages
Reviewed in Italy on February 6, 2022
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Just Great.A through the beauty of acknowledging your self and believing further who you are and discover your strength. Inspiring.
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This is only my second review on here but I just had to send this one in because it blew me away. It resonated so much with me (as an INFJ). Buy it, you won't regret, it's a masterpiece (and no, I'm not an affiliate or anything).
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It's therapy for introvert creatives. A must read.
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Juliet B
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2017
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This is an incredibly uplifting and interesting book for those of us who just don't seem to fit the standard mould. INFJ's, INFP's and the like, this is for you. From one fellow HSP to another, enjoy!
I have read many books on my journey, a lot of them were good and some not so good but I can assure you that this book is different. In fact it is amazing! As an INFJ/HSP creative it sang out to my Soul and lit my whole Self up. It not only helped me to answer the what am I here for question but also the why do I stick my neck out question. Sometimes no words are big enough to do justice to something that is rather magnificent as indeed this book is. I can only suggest that you read it if you are ready for The Leap. Is it time for you? Are you ready? Do you need one final little push? Buy this book....and Jump!
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