When was the last time you tried something new? Be honest. It is probably a long time ago. From ordering your favorite dishes in restaurants to buying the same brand of breakfast cereal or wearing your favorite pants, we have become monotonous creatures of habit. But what if there's more to life than the daily grind? And what if you don't have to be rich, famous or even popular to find it? 52 New Things is about one man's journey to show the world that there's more to modern life than work, pants and X Factor, and how his project inspired a global movement. As well as his 52 new activities, Thorpe explores the dizzy array of opportunities that modern life offers with a guiding hand that is both motivational and hilarious. “An inspiring and entertaining book about the small things in life, and how little changes have big impacts. A must for anyone looking to shake things up. --Pip McCormac, Red Magazine Nick Thorpe gives new meaning to the idea that one should go everywhere and do everything. An inspiring read –Lotte Jeffs, Features Editor, ES About the Author: Nick J. Thorpe is a journalist, writer and editorial consultant whose work has been featured by media organizations around the world. As well as trying new things for a year he has driven a black cab to Mongolia, undertaken a motorcycle tour of Java, and attempted to have a cup of tea with someone from every country in the world. He isn't the Nick Thorpe from the BBC, or that award-Winning one from Scotland, but he is he is still trying new things. |