Contents Foreword Part One: Aspects of Awe What Is Awe? The Gifts of Awe That’s Awesome Part Two: Awe-Inspiring Stories Mini Awe Moments Major Awe Moments Part Three: Awe-Wakening Prescriptions Stop Look Listen Awe Catchers What Is Awe, After All? Final Words of Awe Dear Reader About the Author

“This will blow your mind: The Awe Factor.” —Heather's Health Habits “Every page of this wonder-full feast awakens life’s essential glory. Trusty guide Allen Klein opens myriad gateways to awe—our natural birthright, and quite dearly needed today. Miraculous!” —Gary Gach, author of Pause, Breathe, Smile and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buddhism “In The Awe Factor, Allen Klein captures the transcendent experience and power of awe, while also providing you countless examples from everyday life. It brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my lips. The perfect balance!” —Rev. Ken Daigle, Senior Minister at Unity San Francisco “This must-read book will change the way you see your life and everything in it! Packed with incredible stories and actionable suggestions to recognize the AWE-filled moments in your life, you'll find this book inspirational, emotional, educational, and downright—dare I say it—awesome! Once you have this book you will never put it on your bookshelf again! You will dogear the pages, highlight the stories, and return again and again for the heart-filled feeding Allen Klein provides.” —Rev. Dr. Cher Holton, Unity Minister at the Unity Center for YOUniversal Prosperity, Durham, NC “This wonder-filled book will return you to the magic and power of that emotion we so often lose sight of—awe. Reading The Awe Factor is good for your soul.” —Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology, UC Berkeley “In this beautiful book, Allen Klein reminds us of the joy that is right inside when we get out of our head and connect with something much greater that both humbles and fills us with wonder. With anecdotes, pointers, wisdom and delight The Awe Factor helps us remember that in a moment we can shift our perspective and come alive. What a gift!” —James Baraz, coauthor of Awakening Joy “Allen Klein’s goal in this book is to help us have a richer and more enjoyable life. He succeeds beyond measure by bringing our attention to something that is almost indefinable….an experience of awe. A snapshot of an experience that we remember forever. An inexplicable moment that reminds us we are in the Presence of the Divine.” —Pragito Dove, author of Lunchtime Enlightenment and founder of DiscoverMeditation.com “As children, we were awe aficionados. Then we grow up and Adultitis dims our vision. Allen Klein is a master at helping us to see with new eyes and this book is a magic wand for bringing awe and wonder back into view.” —Jason Kotecki, artist and author of A Chance of Awesome “To read Allen Klein’s books is like spending special moments with a wise, funny, compassionate friend. This book will inspire readers to an ever greater Life Appreciation.” —Don Baird, PsyD, author of Suffering Is Highly Overrated “If you think that awe is rarely experienced, I’ve got news for you. As The Awe Factor brilliantly reveals, true inspiration is available every moment of every day. This powerful book will help you be in awe of life with the promise of greater happiness and fulfillment.” —Marcia Wieder, CEO, Dream University and bestselling author “In a world in which bad news seems much more prevalent than good, Allen Klein's book The Awe Factor offers welcome and soul-healing relief. In a unique approach, Klein has examined every facet of awe's shining qualities so that the reader not only comes away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of awe's benefits, but also of life itself. It would be too easy to say that this book is awe-inspiring...but in fact it is; and it's not too much of a stretch to say that this little book will, as its subtitle suggests, make a big difference in your life!” —Maggie Oman Shannon, author of Prayers for Healing, Prayers for Hope and Comfort, and Crafting Calm “Allen Klein is one of those rare human beings who truly understands that life is more than what it seems, more than what we consciously know, and to live it fully we have to let invisible forces and things we can't understand do their magic. In this book, he inspires us to live in joy and wonder.” —David Friedman, composer and author of We Can Be Kind “In The Awe Factor, Allen Klein reminds us that the experience of awe is available to all of us. You know the feeling, whether it's getting the chills when someone authentically shares their experience; or when the words and music of a song we're certain was written just for us; or the moon lights our path in the dark of night awe captures our attention and fills our being with a sense of wonder. This is a perfect book for the time we're living when joy, wonder, and awe are needed nourishment for our soul. Thank you Allen Klein for creating this awesome book.” —Susyn Reeve, author of Heart Healing and creator of Whole Hearted Living “With so much focus on all that divides us, all the challenges we face and how difficult life is, there has never been a better time to view our current situation, our lives and our future through a radically different lens. Allen Klein reminds us not only that is it possible to still be in awe of the gifts of life, but provides clear steps so that we can live there.” ―John O’Leary, bestselling author of On Fire and In Awe “This landmark book will help you discover the everyday magical moments in your life….” —Jack Canfield “Plato told us philosophy begins in wonder. The Awe Factor will show you how and why and renew your sense of wonder.” —Sam Keen, author of Apology for Wonder “The Awe Factor is a powerful reminder of the wonder and mystery that is all around us. Allen Klein is inviting us all to open our awareness and see life with new eyes and a fresh perspective.” —Rev. DeeAnn Weir Morency, Associate Minister at Unity San Francisco “This fantastic book reminds us that while life can feel hectic and hurried, we need to slow down and rediscover the wonders of life. Combining research and heartwarming stories, Klein offers us an inspiring invitation to find the awe and wonder that surrounds us in our lives.” —Jonah Paquette, PsyD, author of Awestruck, Real Happiness, and The Happiness Toolbox “In the last section of the book, Klein provides ‘tools, tips, and techniques to help us achieve that experience of awe.’ A few of awe-robics he suggests to help you strengthen your awe muscles are slowing down, setting your antenna, being mindful of miracles, looking closer, [being] curious, using awe-catchers, and discovering how familiar objects can be awe-inspiring.” —Fredric Brussat, Spirituality & Practice

100,000+ YouTube views on TEDx talk on Intention  http://tinyurl.com/z4hfsx5 Award-winning professional speaker (50,000+ attendees) 9,500 friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Goodreads website and newsletter/blog.-On-going radio, television, and Internet coverage (NPR, New Dimensions, CNBC-TV, Good Morning Indianapolis, Psychology Today.com, EpochTimes.com, etc.) Featured on the I Am CEO podcastRegular print write-ups and/or interviews (USA Today, Chicago Tribune, California Living Magazine, Ladies’ Home Journal, New York Jewish Week, et al.) World’s only “Jollytologist”® (title gets media attention)  NOTE: As he has done with previous books, the author will commit to doing five pieces of publicity a day for a minimum of three months after publication.

From the book: In the Broadway play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, based on Jane Wagner’s book of the same name, Lily Tomlin plays the character of Trudy the bag lady. At one point in the play, she is awed by a night sky filled with stars and declares that each day, henceforth, she is going to do “awe-robics.” If I had to choose one word to describe this book, it would be Trudy the bag lady’s made-up word—awe-robics. I say that because The Awe Factor will help you strengthen your awe muscles. Like having a personal trainer, this book will broaden your view of awe with inspiring examples of awe-moments from my own and other people’s lives. Like regular exercise, it will also discuss the benefits you can derive from it. And finally, like a gym schedule, it will give you suggestions for how to incorporate awe exercises into your daily routine. So, put on your gym clothes and let’s begin.