Cami Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006 and created the online 29-Day Giving Challenge in April 2008. She has continued her own giving cycle every month since.
"29 Gifts is luminous, vivid and transformative. Reading and living
its words will contribute to the world in mighty ways!"--SARK,
national bestselling-author of Succulent Wild Woman and creator,
PlanetSark.com
"29 Gifts stands out among other 'inspirational' books because
Walker doesn't hold back. She describes her disease and symptoms in
vivid detail. And it's that bravery which makes the process ring
true. Following Walker's journey, one realizes that most of us give
many little gifts each day. But without the right mindset, they
seem like little tasks instead...Read all at once or at leisure, 29
Gifts is worth your time. Not only does it put a face on MS, it
puts a face on perceptions and the power of the mind to overcome
adversity."
--Deseret News UT
"[An] inspiring story of giving."
--Books for a Better Life, winner of the MS Awareness Award
"[A]heartfelt memoir... [the] book became a movement of
giving."
--WellBella
"[Walker's] story is moving and inspirational; this book is likely
to appeal to those striving to live a life of gratitude."
--Metapsychology Online Reviews
"[Walker] has written her book in such a way that readers from just
about any faith path should be able to take away something of
value...Walker is brutally honest about the physical, psychological
and emotional impacts of MS in her life. She does not candy-coat
her symptoms or the challenges they present. Yet her book offers
hope-especially for people trapped in a mindset of scarcity."
--Curled Up With A Good Book
"A delight...Well written...At times hilariously funny, at times
very sad, and at all times it had me spellbound...It is a book full
of wisdom."
--Cape Times
"A poignant and insightful account of the transformative power of
acts of kindness."
--Saginaw News
"A remarkable and inspiring book...I highly recommend it as a gift
for someone struggling with depression, a major illness or wanting
to heal on any level...Let this review be one of my 29 gifts to you
and let this book be a present to someone in need."
--L.A. Intuitive Healing and Spiritual Growth Examiner
"An insightful and moving story."
--Orange County Register
"Cami's message echoes the truth that generosity of the heart is
designed into the very fabric of our being. Reading 29 Gifts makes
it obvious that each one of us, right where we are, surrounded with
exactly what we have, is a perfect vehicle of givingness. Her
intimate story, and those of others, illuminate how the power of
giving is where genuine healing, meaning, and happiness are
found."
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation:
Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential
"Glimpses into Walker's day-to-day difficulties...crop up among the
stories of her daily gifts, grounding the work in personal
details...An admirable reworking of The Secret (in that it should
actually help someone, at least gift recipients)."
--Publishers Weekly
"I really love the idea of the 29 gifts, and the book did a good
job of getting me to stop and think about how one's attitude toward
the world colors one's experience of it."
--Roanoke Times
"If you like reading a book for content, then you will really like
this book...Cami's book was certainly an inspiration to me. I plan
to start my 29 days soon."
--Albany Herald
"In the African village, the relentless challenge of physical
survival causes people to dig deep into the well of their psyches
to offer gifts of the heart-to family, community, spirit. These are
the simple gestures which flow over the barrenness of daily living
and the lack of creature comforts. Cami and Mbali have joined
forces to help us realize that the spirit of the village lives in
the simplest of kind-hearted and well-intentioned gestures,
wherever they are offered. The message of this book has never been
more relevant, more needed, more valuable."--Malidoma Patrice Somé,
author of Of Water and the Spirit
"In this season of giving, 29 Gifts cuts to the very heart of the
thing: giving to enrich and share rather than receive. If it
doesn't change your life, it will at least make you think."
--January
"It reminded me a lot of Michael J Fox's book, since it was more
about the journey rather than the author...29 Gifts is a great
read. The author's tone throughout the book is extremely friendly
and upbeat, even while recounting her darkest moments...This is the
practical component of The Secret... One of the many things I found
great about this book is that while it exudes positivism, the
author, Cami Walker, is a realist...The relative simplicity of the
29 gifts movement is refreshing...A fantastic book."
--Blogcritics.org
"It's all very uplifting, potentially of genuine value in teaching
people to look outside themselves and the daily grind of their
lives."
--InfoDad.com
"Maybe you've caught the buzz on 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving
Can Change Your Life. Since Walker's appearance on the "Today" show
two weeks ago, her inspirational story is making the rounds at
light speed. Why are people so intrigued with this? Because her
message is perfect for these uncertain times. For those of us
immersed in pity parties because things aren't going our way,
Cami's book offers a way to transform our lives and help the people
around us. The best part: It doesn't have to cost a dime."
--Tampa Tribune
"Much more than a story about M.S.-it is a story about the power of
giving...The experiences from [Walker's] 29 days of giving will
give you much food for thought."
--MSWorld.org
"Not only is this book a bestseller in the U.S., it's become a
whole spiritual movement."
--Daily Mail (UK)
"Takes the reader smoothly into the day-to-day world of a young
bride (Walker) who gets a devastating medical diagnosis just weeks
after her wedding...Walker's work transcends the 'inspirational and
spiritual' genre, as this book is well-written to the point of
approaching true eloquence...Don't wait to buy this book."
--Sacramento Book Review
"The perfect gift for anyone who needs a feel good story...I
enjoyed the read. It made me give a few gifts myself."
--Book a Week with Jen blog
"The story of how even small gifts-a perfect conch shell here,
three dollars there-helped give Walker a grateful heart and taught
her not to be overwhelmed by illness."
--Energy Times
"This holiday season, why not embrace the spirit of giving with
your own 29 days of kindness?"
--Oprah.com
"Walker describes the transformative experience of giving, and
though it can be perkily Oprah-esque, its sincerity is evident and
the benefits the author reaped are real."
--Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Walker presents a story that gets to the core of the emotional
pain and loneliness that people feel when suffering from a serious
disease like multiple sclerosis...Readers will instantly connect
with this narrative of her journey...Her story unfolds nicely, and
the reader is left with a good picture of what it's like to live
with MS. Walker turns what could have been a book about self-pity
into a great read about pain and a creative way to get on with
life."
--Library Journal
"Walker's a plucky writer, and it's hard not to be inspired by her
story...Can '29 Gifts' work? Well, at the very least, it makes you
more aware of the good in your life, and it shifts the focus from
yourself to others."
--Boston Globe
"Walker's book gives new meaning to the phrase 'giving is better
than receiving'...The lessons of 29 Gifts are applicable to
everyone, healthy or not. It is an easy, enjoyable read-but more
importantly, it opens a reader's eyes to the ultimate gift: giving
to others."
--Momentum
29 Gifts is luminous, vivid and transformative. Reading and
living its words will contribute to the world in mighty
ways!--SARK, national bestselling-author of Succulent Wild Woman
and creator, PlanetSark.com
29 Gifts stands out among other 'inspirational' books
because Walker doesn't hold back. She describes her disease and
symptoms in vivid detail. And it's that bravery which makes the
process ring true. Following Walker's journey, one realizes that
most of us give many little gifts each day. But without the right
mindset, they seem like little tasks instead...Read all at once or
at leisure, 29 Gifts is worth your time. Not only does it
put a face on MS, it puts a face on perceptions and the power of
the mind to overcome adversity.
--Deseret News UT
[An] inspiring story of giving.
--Books for a Better Life, winner of the MS Awareness Award
[A]heartfelt memoir... [the] book became a movement of giving.
--WellBella
[Walker's] story is moving and inspirational; this book is likely
to appeal to those striving to live a life of gratitude.
--Metapsychology Online Reviews
[Walker] has written her book in such a way that readers from just
about any faith path should be able to take away something of
value...Walker is brutally honest about the physical, psychological
and emotional impacts of MS in her life. She does not candy-coat
her symptoms or the challenges they present. Yet her book offers
hope-especially for people trapped in a mindset of scarcity.
--Curled Up With A Good Book
A delight...Well written...At times hilariously funny, at times
very sad, and at all times it had me spellbound...It is a book full
of wisdom.
--Cape Times
A poignant and insightful account of the transformative power of
acts of kindness.
--Saginaw News
A remarkable and inspiring book...I highly recommend it as a gift
for someone struggling with depression, a major illness or wanting
to heal on any level...Let this review be one of my 29 gifts to you
and let this book be a present to someone in need.
--L.A. Intuitive Healing and Spiritual Growth Examiner
An insightful and moving story.
--Orange County Register
Cami's message echoes the truth that generosity of the heart is
designed into the very fabric of our being. Reading 29 Gifts
makes it obvious that each one of us, right where we are,
surrounded with exactly what we have, is a perfect vehicle of
givingness. Her intimate story, and those of others, illuminate how
the power of giving is where genuine healing, meaning, and
happiness are found.
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation:
Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential
Glimpses into Walker's day-to-day difficulties...crop up among the
stories of her daily gifts, grounding the work in personal
details...An admirable reworking of The Secret (in that it
should actually help someone, at least gift recipients).
--Publishers Weekly
I really love the idea of the 29 gifts, and the book did a good job
of getting me to stop and think about how one's attitude toward the
world colors one's experience of it.
--Roanoke Times
If you like reading a book for content, then you will really like
this book...Cami's book was certainly an inspiration to me. I plan
to start my 29 days soon.
--Albany Herald
In the African village, the relentless challenge of physical
survival causes people to dig deep into the well of their psyches
to offer gifts of the heart-to family, community, spirit. These are
the simple gestures which flow over the barrenness of daily living
and the lack of creature comforts. Cami and Mbali have joined
forces to help us realize that the spirit of the village lives in
the simplest of kind-hearted and well-intentioned gestures,
wherever they are offered. The message of this book has never been
more relevant, more needed, more valuable.--Malidoma Patrice Some,
author of Of Water and the Spirit
In this season of giving, 29 Gifts cuts to the very heart of
the thing: giving to enrich and share rather than receive. If it
doesn't change your life, it will at least make you think.
--January
It reminded me a lot of Michael J Fox's book, since it was more
about the journey rather than the author...29 Gifts is a great
read. The author's tone throughout the book is extremely friendly
and upbeat, even while recounting her darkest moments...This is the
practical component of The Secret... One of the many things I found
great about this book is that while it exudes positivism, the
author, Cami Walker, is a realist...The relative simplicity of the
29 gifts movement is refreshing...A fantastic book.
--Blogcritics.org
It's all very uplifting, potentially of genuine value in teaching
people to look outside themselves and the daily grind of their
lives.
--InfoDad.com
Maybe you've caught the buzz on 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving
Can Change Your Life. Since Walker's appearance on the Today
show two weeks ago, her inspirational story is making the rounds at
light speed. Why are people so intrigued with this? Because her
message is perfect for these uncertain times. For those of us
immersed in pity parties because things aren't going our way,
Cami's book offers a way to transform our lives and help the people
around us. The best part: It doesn't have to cost a dime.
--Tampa Tribune
Much more than a story about M.S.-it is a story about the power of
giving...The experiences from [Walker's] 29 days of giving will
give you much food for thought.
--MSWorld.org
Not only is this book a bestseller in the U.S., it's become a whole
spiritual movement.
--Daily Mail (UK)
Takes the reader smoothly into the day-to-day world of a young
bride (Walker) who gets a devastating medical diagnosis just weeks
after her wedding...Walker's work transcends the 'inspirational and
spiritual' genre, as this book is well-written to the point of
approaching true eloquence...Don't wait to buy this book.
--Sacramento Book Review
The perfect gift for anyone who needs a feel good story...I enjoyed
the read. It made me give a few gifts myself.
--Book a Week with Jen blog
The story of how even small gifts-a perfect conch shell here, three
dollars there-helped give Walker a grateful heart and taught her
not to be overwhelmed by illness.
--Energy Times
This holiday season, why not embrace the spirit of giving with your
own 29 days of kindness?
--Oprah.com
Walker describes the transformative experience of giving, and
though it can be perkily Oprah-esque, its sincerity is evident and
the benefits the author reaped are real.
--Cleveland Plain Dealer
Walker presents a story that gets to the core of the emotional pain
and loneliness that people feel when suffering from a serious
disease like multiple sclerosis...Readers will instantly connect
with this narrative of her journey...Her story unfolds nicely, and
the reader is left with a good picture of what it's like to live
with MS. Walker turns what could have been a book about self-pity
into a great read about pain and a creative way to get on with
life.
--Library Journal
Walker's a plucky writer, and it's hard not to be inspired by her
story...Can '29 Gifts' work? Well, at the very least, it makes you
more aware of the good in your life, and it shifts the focus from
yourself to others.
--Boston Globe
Walker's book gives new meaning to the phrase 'giving is better
than receiving'...The lessons of 29 Gifts are applicable to
everyone, healthy or not. It is an easy, enjoyable read-but more
importantly, it opens a reader's eyes to the ultimate gift: giving
to others.
--Momentum
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