Watermelon Magic: Seeds Of Wisdom, Slices Of Life

by Wally Amos, Stu Glauberman, Jack Canfield (Foreword)

Watermelon Magic is talk from the soul using watermelons as a metaphor for life. Watermelons symbolize the slurpy happiness of life for Wally Amos (formerly known as “Famous Amos”). From his life experiences, Wally sees many parallels between humans and watermelons. Just as the vine connects watermelons and the umbilical cord connects mother and child, we are all connected by spirit. Wally shares his personal path to wisdom and tells how he never lost his humor, joy, and positive outlook on life in the process. He shows us how to overcome adversity and make healthy choices—how to reframe and rethink challenging situations in positive, optimistic, and uplifting terms.

A master storyteller, Wally believes we all have a choice in our own happiness—no matter who we are, no matter what we’ve been through—and his stories will touch you at the very depth of your soul. If these ideas and beliefs speak to you, grab them like slices of watermelon, devour them, and have fun! Look out for the seeds, and live life to the fullest!

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Wallace Amos Jr. was an American television personality, businessman and author. He was the founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie, the Cookie Kahuna, and Aunt Della's Cookies gourmet cookie brands, and he was the host of the adult reading program Learn to Read.

Reviews

[Don Gubler · Rating 3 out of 5]

ho hum, a bit disappointing

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met this author at a book signing in 1994. It’s a quick read with wonderful advice for being present and happy. It’s a shame it took me so long to read it. The inscription Wally wrote was to me and my children, calling them by their childhood names, which made me nostalgic.

[Nanette J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes you want to meet Wally Amos, of Famous Amos cookies (formerly). His fun and positive nature come through in this book as he recounts a good deal of autobiographical details and many of the challenges associated with selling a company with unwise contract provisions. It was obvious in reading the book that a ghost writer was involved as the voice kept shifting from Wally's words to prose that clearly didn't come from him. This provided unfortunate interruptions in the flow of the book. This is a quick read interspersed with Wallyisms in the form of quotes and 'Watermelon Lessons' that show his quest for finding an upside in even the most challenging life circumstances.