The Noticer by Andy Andrews

In The Noticer by Andy Andrews, an old man named Jones, not Mr. Jones-just Jones, comes into the lives of the citizens of a small town in Alabama. He goes from person to person, some looking for advice, others just living their life unaware of the advice they are about to receive from this stranger. No matter the age, Jones gives each citizen a comforting word of advice; a special way of finding some perspective in the lives they are living. From young teenagers to elderly women, the advice Jones gives changes the lives of each of these members of this town. Although no one knows him, he knows all of them.
The Noticer is one of those books you read where you may find yourself agreeing with what is said or not agreeing with what is said. The one thing that is repeated throughout the book is the need for perspective. The different ways in which the main character explains to each of the supporting characters what they need to do in order to enjoy their lives, or put their life in order, stunned me. They may seem like simple, common things, but not many of us take the time we need to think about what we are doing, or what we need to do, in order to find peace within our lives.