Did you grow up being forced to write thank you notes? Did you get away from it when you hit your mid-teens? Do you write basic, generic thank yous for birthday and Christmas presents? Do you ever thank the ordinary, daily, intangible things in your life? Thxthxthx takes a look at those ordinary things that make life special and thanks them for being just what they are.Before reading this book, and not knowing thxthxthx.com, there were two ways that I was afraid might go. I was worried that it might overdose on sarcasm and there might be a mean spirit running through the book. On the other hand, I thought it might be too wholesome, and ultimately offputting. I was so happy to see that it was neither of these two things. It is such a balanced book, and Leah Dieterich comes across as such a genuine person - a person who likes embarrassing songs, burns rice, gets cramps, and has a hard time keeping plants alive. The possible gimmickiness of the book didn't bother me (maybe because I had a mother who instilled in me the importance of thank you notes), and more than that, I really enjoyed this book. Check it out.
To get a sense of the letters that are in the book, visit Leah Dieterich's website.
Find it at the Andrews McMeel website.
I read an advanced copy at NetGalley.
Read it with:
Thank You Notes by Jimmy Fallon
5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth by The Oatmeal
This is Priceless by Steven Melcher
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