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Return to Sawyerton Springs Is Back!
Return to Sawyerton Springs is back in a new hardcover edition. Andy Andrews shares why he wrote his funniest book, and a 30-day read-aloud challenge for your family.
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One Last Shot Over The Left Field Wall
Andy Andrews remembers watching Hank Aaron hit 715 in 1974, why his father told him to watch the man as well as the player, and imagines Hank’s one last swing.Read article
Why Even Vote?
First, allow me to say that I will not attempt to sway your vote one way or the other. Frankly, I am not an admirer of either candidate. I never have been. My wife and I have two sons—both young adults—and like you, we are aware that virtues like “respect for others” and “polite behavior” are a reflection of character. That said, it is ironic that many of us now find ourselves in the position of choosing a president of the United States whose conduct we would not tolerate in our own family.Read articleGenerational Anger Defused: The True Story of a Choice That Changed Everything
Is there anything that can be done about the anger that divides us? In this video, Andy Andrews shares a true story of a single day, and a choice that changed everything.Read articleKenny Rogers, My Friend (but ONE Night Was a Comedian’s Nightmare!)
Andy Andrews toured with Kenny Rogers for five years. He remembers his friend, and the night in Quebec that became a comedian’s nightmare and Kenny’s biggest laugh.Read article
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Own Personal Mission Statement
If you’ve been on this planet long enough to work for a business or buy something from a business, you’re aware that just about all of them have one thing in common… They have a mission statement. While many of them are bland or miss the mark, there’s a reason why nearly every business has […]Read articleThe Best Response Ever!
Criticism is inevitable in public life. Andy Andrews shares the best response to unfounded criticism he has ever seen: Dabo Swinney’s answer to Paul Finebaum.Read article
Good Morning Again…from Orange Beach!
A strange, straight “cloud” at sunrise over Orange Beach turned out to be the smoke trail of a daylight meteor. Andy Andrews shares his photos and what he learned.Read article
Remembering George H. W. Bush — And Our Funniest Moment Together
Andy Andrews remembers President George H. W. Bush—the souse in the Blue Room, an 89% approval rating, and the night at Ford’s Theatre when the president led the biggest laugh Andy ever got.Read article
The Answer is Probably “No.”
When a struggling college football coach called mid-season, Andy Andrews said no. Here’s the letter he wrote back about team culture, kickers, and a lesson from Nancy Lopez.Read articleYes, We DO Get Along!
The news would have us believe we can’t get along. After speaking in all fifty states, Andy Andrews sees something different every day, starting with a checkout line in Bay Minette, Alabama.Read article
My Favorite Fisherman
A 6.5-pound flounder at six. An alligator gar at twelve. A 12-foot tiger shark from the beach at sixteen. Andy Andrews introduces his favorite fisherman: his son, Adam.Read articleTen Years Later
Andy Andrews wrote the sequel to The Traveler’s Gift in 2008, but it was never released as he wrote it. Here’s the story of The Traveler’s Summit, and the 7,000 new words he added.Read article
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About Andy Andrews
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is a best-selling novelist, speaker, and consultant for the world’s largest corporations and organizations. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Noticer, How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, and the modern classic, The Traveler’s Gift.