The Noticer

This was a fun, light read that seemed to bend over backwards in its attempt to be meaningful. I appreciated the "common wisdom" that was woven throughout the story, but I just didn't find it quite as compelling as it was probably meant to be. I like the hero of the story, Jones, with his gift of wisdom and encouragement, but the premise of his seeming agelessness and almost omniscience were just a little too far over the top for me to find the story believable. It is meant to have somewhat of an allegory flavor, so maybe that aspect is part of the allegory. I am sure many people will love the story... and you may be one of them! Check it out and see for yourself.

Orange Beach, Alabama is a simple town filled with simple people. But they all have their share of problems – marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, business people on the verge of bankruptcy, and many of the other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses.

Fortunately, when things look the darkest – a mysterious old man named Jones has a miraculous way of showing up. Communicating what he calls “a little perspective,” Jones explains that he has been given a gift of noticing things that others miss. In his simple interactions, Jones speaks to that part in everyone that is yearning to understand why things happen and what they can do about it.

Based on a remarkable true story, The Noticer beautifully blends fiction, allegory, and inspiration.