Awesome achievement. And this book encapsulates perfectly the true spirit of Free Hugs.

Oh, and one day I truly hope to see the book in my hands, too.

Free Hugs. It's been a truly inspirational and humbling journey... so far. Thank you Juan Mann.

Merry Xmas everyone. : D
 

Thanks! I will read it.

Happy Holidays!
 

awesome!
much love 4u and happy holidays *hugs*
 

Juan,

Book writers don't have to be confined by publishers these days. You can self publish (but where would you get the money for advance copies?) or you can print on demand. Might not get your book into bookstores right away, but fans could order it off your website. Check out some of these sites:

http://outskirtspress.com/ondemandpublishing.php
http://www.mimeo.com/
http://www.iuniverse.com/

Just google "books on demand" and you'll find a ton of information!
Happy publishing and Merry Christmas!

Jenn
 

It says the pdf file is corrupted and can't be read. =[ Hope it can be fixed so I can read it.
 

YOU RULE JUAN MAN!
 

Absolutely awesome mate!

Made a donation download :)

Your efforts must be repaid with equal if not more than equal gestures :)



Hope life is well Juan! Merry Christmas! :)

Or Happy Holidays if you don't celebrate Christmas :)
 

Thank you very much for this. I've already read just about all of it. Very touching and interesting. Wasn't aware of the many different ways to hug someone. hehe =)

Merry Christmas!
-Tia
 

Awesome stuff mate. I work in a public library so if you wanted me to I'll try and see if the powers-that-be would pop a few copies on the shelves of some of the bigger branches in the region. :)

If you're interested, just send me a message and I'll try to twist a few arms. Doubt it'd take much twisting though.

Have a great Xmas mate, and an even better 2008.
 

Once again you are such an inspiration Juan! I have made my own Free Hugs graphics(still putting the finishing touches on it) to put on a t-shirt and have considered offering them for free to any that may want them. So when I finish it up I'll upload them here on Myspace and other community sites I'm on. :D

Peace Lovin' Hugs!

And A merry Season to All...
 

juan, what you have done is truly amazing. im gonna go to the downtown of where i live and do this because here strangers aren't friends and we need love. spread it around the world. i love youu!
 

woooooooo i got my free copy!
thanks juan mann!
 

Thank you, lovely :)
 

Congratulations Juan! I'm so excited and am ready to download! I agree with the person who says he can't wait to have the book in his hands too! I will be waiting in line at the bookstore!!

~addy~
 

Juan,
I self Published my Book, because God told me it belonged to everybody. I support your effort to share freely. For those that can not afford my book I give it for free as well. Thank you for continueing your wonderful work. If you get it in print let me know. I'll tell my Congregation about it. I'll let them know about the free dowload now. Jesus would be Proud of you. God Speed Son.
Hugs,
Angel
 

There’s something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.

A hug is a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you ’cause you’re you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing –
It’s just the perfect way
To show the love we’re feeling
But can’t find the words to say.

It’s funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and language,
It’s always understood.

And hugs don’t need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts -
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.

~Author Unknown~

~Give someone a hug today...they'll love you for it...!!

hi my friend,
have a great weekend. god bless.
luv and hugs Sylvia
 

I just came across your profile, very interesting. Both myself and Mike of MVmusic both tend to show our feeling whether people like it or not. May'be its our ethnic background and the communities we grew up in that sets us apart from most Americans. To be honest, it's a real sad state of society that people have to be reminded to hug.
As people who strive to be the best mentally, spiritually and physically, we both get irritated by a segment of our own music scene. It's an embarrassment when we have ravers claiming to represent love, peace and happiness and then need drugs just to show their care or to let the music take over, dance and be free. If they need drugs to achieve that then they really don't belong ro our scene since they're not gaining anything.
Then again, may'be the EDM scene just as in every other music scene is becomming a reflection of our sick society.
In our 3rd month since officially launching our music project we have decided to bring our own philosophy out in the public and merge it with our art. We have decided to lead the music scene which was meant to represent positivity, rather than let the scene define us.

I definately plan to check out your free hugs guide when I get back from workin out. Thank you for making the world a better place.
 

looking forward to checking it out