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You are here: Home / articles and blogs / Let’s get “Real”! (and giveaway)

December 22, 2011 by Tricia Goyer 3 Comments

Let’s get “Real”! (and giveaway)

Recently a friend showed me a unique book that is just beautiful. Author Shelley Malcolm and photographer Terilee Dawn Ouimette teamed up on a collection of photographs and essays called Real.

Check it out:

 
Real – The Book from David Malcolm on Vimeo.

More about the book: Shelley Malcolm uses the image of hands to reveal much of what we have in common, as well as, like fingerprints, that which makes each of us completely unique. The pages of REAL tell the stories of actual people who are comfortable with sharing their dreams and triumphs as well as their imperfections, losses and failures. These stories, paired with dramatic and honest photographs by Terilee Dawn Ouimette, present a refreshing and tangible new perspective that can change the way the reader might see his or her self. REAL allows us to not only forgive that which may seem ordinary, have disappointed us, or caused shame …and instead embrace that which does not pretend to be anything but REAL. 152 pages; 60 people profiled throughout chapters of courage, hope, dreams, work, balance, purpose, love and more… Over 60 full color photographs. 
Shelley is running a Christmas special (ENDS 12/22 – hurry!) – send a copy of Real to a friend (or yourself) for only $25 delivered! 

I had a chance to catch up with Shelley about Real:

Thank you so much for stopping by my site today, Shelley. Your book Real is gorgeous. What prompted you to start this project?


Inspiration from a dream of similar images, that revealed the beauty in imperfections… the hand image is made beautiful by the life behind it, and it is a body part that is impossible to enhance or fake.

Is that why you chose the hands to symbolize a life lived?


The hand is more anonymous than a face or even eyes which show identity and emotion.  Also, they portray our work, our affection, our worry, scars, and even our mistakes…

What is unique about Real? 


I believe the concept is unique, the layout is different, and it feels like reading a yearbook or journal.  It can easily serve as a devotional and it appeals to a widespread audience.

What do you hope the reader takes away after reading Real? 

The simple pleasure of reading it, and more so, an appreciation of the beauty of authenticity of others or their own, and the “perfect plan of diversity”. You can read more about this in my article on diversity located here. Pg. 35

With Christmas coming up, why would Real make a great gift for anyone on your gift list?  


Real is artistically beautiful, gentle and inspiring, and can be enjoyed by men or women of all ages. It is easy for all to relate to and feel comfortable with. The subject matter feels familiar, even though it’s new, and readers always relate and have something to say about their hands or their story. Real stimulates memories and discussion and has even been used in several ways: a memorial, a devotional, as a hostess gift, and other gifts of course.

For more about Real, visit www.marthamartha.net.

I have one copy to give away. Leave a comment here and tell me what story about you would your hands would tell. I’ll choose one winner to receive a copy of the book. (contest ends 1/5).

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  1. DonnaMarie McGeary says

    December 22, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    I think the idea of using hands & not faces is excellent. It makes the person more at ease to open & share truthfully & honestly giving a wonderful medium premise to this book. My hands would tell how much my son(now passd) lived his life with Love, never complaining of pain. My hands would tell how my son taught me&many others how to Live&Love w/nothing in return! Donna McGeary

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  2. marybelle says

    December 23, 2011 at 9:05 am

    My hands would tell you how I communicate with my son. They can laugh & tell a joke, be firm & authoritative, be loving & gentle. Even without the sign language I know my hands could do all this.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  3. Lane Hill House says

    December 24, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Amazement. This past summer we transferred a car title to our daughter. At the bank we three were required to be thumbprinted in the transfer book. I asked to see the prints after they were taken. My thumbprint was rounded, my husband’s was straight lines, and our daughter’s was… rounded and straight lined. Is that awesome or what!!
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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