GREAT GIVEAWAY - autographed copy of 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - UPDATE & WINNERS

[Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager]

UPDATE: Cami has decided not to give away a copy of her book. Instead, she is giving away THREE autographed copies of her book! 3 people will actually get autographed copies sent to them. Winners will get the real, hardback book since it released last Tuesday instead of the soft cover galley.

And the three lucky winners are: Kel435US, latricia owens, and Amy Nicole. Congratulations to each of you. I'll contact you via email at the address you used when you signed up on 29 Gifts to get your postal address so that Cami can get your prizes to you as soon as possible. Thanks again for joining our giveaway - I just know you'll love reading the touching stories in the book.
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As many of you know, the 29 Gifts Book 29 Gifts: How A Month of Giving Can Change Your Life will be released October 9th. She recently posted about having received her Galley, and for our latest giveaway, Cami is going to share one free early reader softback edition of the book with you. The 'official' version of the book that will be released in October will hardback, so whoever wins this giveaway will be among a very select few to see this softcover version of the book which may very well even become a collectors item.

We'll be running this giveaway through the entire month of September to let more folks have a chance to win, so don't miss your opportunity to enter.

Here's a bit about the book, for anyone unfamiliar with the subject:

At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for her depression after being hospitalized, she received an uncommon prescription from an African medicine woman: Give to others for 29 days.

29 Gifts is the insightful story of the author’s life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. Many of Walker’s gifts were simple —a phone call, spare change, a Kleenex. Yet the acts were transformative. By Day 29, not only had Walker’s health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement.

The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving, plus pages for the reader to record their own journey. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world.

Contest Rules:
If you're interested in entering the raffle to win a this prize, just leave a comment on this thread by midnight Pacific Time Thursday, October 8th 2009. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must be a member of the 29 Gifts Community Network (i.e. have a profile on this site) in order to enter. Click here to sign up free if you're not a member already. The winner will be announced Friday, October 9th, 2009 on this discussion thread, and the winner will be also be contacted by email in order to obtain shipping information. If the winner does not respond within 14 days with his or her shipping information a new winner will be chosen from the original entries.

[Nikki]

I can't be the first?

[Ana]

Count me in, I would love to have a copy of this magic book. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Ana

[Lubabat Scotland]

Please enter me for this one. :)

[atathome]

This is such a beautiful site! Thanks Kimberley Wilson for your podcasts and for introducing me to this site! Such a wonderful cause.

[Lynneva]

I am on Gift # 24 and have found I look forward to every day just for the gift I will give. The web site brings me joy just by signing in and the stories and insight I have received brings me happiness and peace. What a wonderful feeling...What a wonderful day! Thank you! Lynn

[Carol]

I've already reserved my copy, but would love to have an autographed copy. Can't wait to read it

[sharon]

YES! Love to have this! My copy has been ordered, but a signed copy is gonna be SWEET!

[Jan]

Looking forward to reading your book!

Yeah Cami!

[BrendaLea Abbott]

This would be an awesome book to win. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Sarah]

Oh, yes, I would love an autographed copy of the book, please. Thank you.

[CathyR]

Count me in. An autographed copy would be great! This is Day 9 for me and I just realized it is also 9-09-09! This has been such a GIFT for me - finding this.

[Harriet]

Thanks for the opportunity to get this book!