| Andy Andrews | |
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Andy Andrews in 2010 |
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| Born | May 22, 1959 Orange Beach, Alabama U.S. |
| Residence | Orange Beach, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Speaker, Author |
| Spouse | Polly Andrews |
| Children | Austin and Adam |
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| http://www.andyandrews.com/ | |
Andy Andrews (born on May 22, 1959) is an American author of self-help/advice books and a corporate speaker, known for his 2002 bestselling book The Traveler's Gift.[1] He has written over 20 books and sold more than 3.5 million copies around the world. His books have been translated into over 20 languages. Andrews regularly speaks for corporations, organizations, athletic teams, and the U.S. military. Two of his books, The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift, appeared on The New York Times Best Seller List.[1] Andrews has appeared on The Fox News Channel, Good Morning America, MSNBC, TBN, and CNBC.[2] Books by Andy Andrews are published by Thomas Nelson located in Nashville, TN.[3]
Andrews currently lives in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons, Austin and Adam.
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Andrews was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. His father was a minister of music and his mother played piano, organ, and directed the church's children’s choir programs. When Andrews was 19, he lost his mother (41) to cancer and his father (44) in an automobile accident within the span of a few months.[2]
After the death of his parents, Andrews spent over a year homeless on the coast of Alabama, sleeping under the Gulf State Park Pier or an occasional garage.[2]
It is during this time that Andrews says he came up with the "seven decisions"[4][5] that eventually shaped the manuscript of his 2002 novel The Traveler’s Gift.
Before becoming an author, however, Andrews toured the U.S. as a comedian, eventually opening for acts such as Kenny Rogers and Joan Rivers. As his popularity increased, Andrews started sprinkling more serious tones, including the Seven Decisions,[4] into his act, transforming himself from comedian to professional speaker.
Since then, Andrews has spoken at the request of four different U.S. presidents. He has been the last person to speak to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Squadron Commanders, and their spouses, before they are deployed. He continues to speak to large corporations on a regular basis. His clients have included Microsoft, Honda, Ford, AT&T, and many more. He has also appeared for sports organizations such as the Atlanta Braves and the Ladies Professional Golf Association.[2]
In 2009, Andrews released his second novel, The Noticer. He released his first children’s book, The Boy Who Changed the World,[6] in 2010. An adult version of the children’s story, titled The Butterfly Effect, was also released as a gift book.
Andrews is an alumnu of Auburn University.
A novel titled The Final Summit published by Thomas Nelson in Nashville, TN was released in April 2011. It features the same character of The Traveler’s Gift, David Ponder.
Andy's newest book, How Do You Kill 11 Million People? - Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think, published by Thomas Nelson in Nashville, TN has been released nationwide and been featured by national media including Fox News Channel[7].