Kindle Edition Amazon Julie Seedorf, Author Amazon.com Category:  Arts/Entertainment Publisher: Hermiony Vidalia Books ISBN-10:  0692399860 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 197 Copyright: March 10, 2015 ISBN-13: 9780692399866 Price: $2.99 (eBook) Tidbits of inspiration and meandering thoughts from my early columns Something About Nothing. From selling her family on a popular website, to protecting an imperfect evergreen tree with five tops in her yard,(What would happen if they cut humans down for being imperfect?), author Julie Seedorf's Something About Nothing is a collection of columns by that same name that debuted in 2006. In everything that we speak to our friends and neighbors, there is something hidden deep in the recesses of our hearts -- silent, wanting to come out when we greet one another. We feel no one cares if we hurt or need a little kindness to make us smile each day, and so we spend our conversation on nothings. "How's the weather?" "How are you?" The answer is always, "Fine". We don't always answer with what is hidden below the surface. This collections of columns is full of inspiration, silliness, and heart. Laughter and dreams keep the soul alive. They are the something's needed in our soul of life.  Excerpt Every time I have a new grandchild, I feel it is a new beginning. It is a fresh start to view the world in a different manner. With every grandchild, I experience something new. When is the last time you really looked at your hands or discovered your feet? It is such an experience to watch small babies discover hands and feet for the first time. They watch their hands move and watch their feet kick and then giggle in glee. Are we still in awe that we have hands and feet? We should be.

Delightful and Thought Provoking
SOMETHING ABOUT NOTHING is a delightful and thought provoking book based on author Julie Seedorf’s column by the same name.

I love her idea that “…underneath all the nothings we talk about – there is something much deeper needing to be said.” It’s so very true. We automatically answer fine or pretty good, or we expect others to answer the same. But what are we really thing? Feeling?

With chapters titled Wrinkly Crinkly, Ugly Shoes, I’m A Shorty, and Me? A Whimp?, just to name a few, I found myself lost in her words over and over again. It was as though author Seedorf had written this book (her column) based on my life. I’m sure you’ll find yourself on these wonderful pages too.

Treat yourself to this fun, thoughtful, and insightful book today. And pick up a copy or two for loved ones. Buy A Friend A Book Day is August 31. SOMETHING ABOUT NOTHING will make a perfect gift for that or any day!

Julie Seedorf is also the author of the hysterically funny, Fuchsia Minnesota Mystery series, and the Granny Is In Trouble Children’s Mystery series. She is also part of the We Go On: Charity Anthology for Veterans.

I have no doubt you’ll adore her books. I sure do!

An Enjoyable Collection of Memories
What an enjoyable collection of 'nothings!' Many of us have experienced the same joys and disappointments in our lives but most of us never write them down. Julie Seedorf has a wonderful collection of everyday events that add up to many hours of laughter and memories. Her memories become ours. Thank you for putting all these together for us to read!

Better Late Than Never
I won this book shortly after following Julie on her Facebook page. She asked if I could give her a review when I was done. That was many months ago, so I hope she didn't give up on me.
Part of the reason this took so long was because of how much I enjoyed it. "How could that be?" You may ask, "Why wouldn't you read it right up if you liked it?" Well, it was because I didn't want it to end. It was just so great.
This is a collection of Julie's articles she put together in one book. I didn't realize this at first. All I knew was the title, and I thought the cover looked pretty great. After reading the first few segments, I thought, "Gee, this sounds like it should be a blog, not a book."
Then I realized it basically was just that. I'd put it down and pick it up to treat myself to a few yummy tidbits of Julie's life. You see, she writes about herself; her thoughts, her experiences, her feelings. I felt like I was getting to know her slowly as the book unwound.
I loved her honesty and thought process. She is forthright in her writing, and admits she's not always perfect, including her writing. She accepts many things about others, and hopes that they do the same for her. She treats people with the respect and kindness she would like to be treated with. If she's anything like her articles, we could definitely be friends.
Many times I thought of my parents when I read her articles. I figured she must be around their generation. Yet I also related to her. She talked about things about her youth and past, but didn't make me, the reader feel lost being from a different time. She brought me right in with her. My dad has a knack for that as well, so I appreciated her story telling very much.
Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read tidbits. They are funny, fun, whimsical, kind, thoughtful and provoking at times. Well worth the read.