My New Book Has Arrived!

INSIGHT from HINDSIGHT: Stories that Reveal What Life Is Trying to Teach You

I’m excited to announce my new book, Insight from Hindsight: Stories That Reveal What Life Is Trying to Teach You.

Now available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. I couldn’t be happier to finally have this collection of stories in a book. These stories mean so much to me, and I’m thrilled to finally share them with you—all together between two covers.

In this book, I share twenty-three of my favorite stories drawn from real-life experiences, each offering valuable insights about life. These stories reveal how everyday interactions and events can teach us profound lessons, transforming our perspectives.

You may have read some of these stories already on Bob Olson Connect (BOC). Since BOC is where you can read my articles before they become books, my most popular stories are now in this new book. You may recall a few of these stories, including…

• The story about my TIA (transient ischemic attack), which I renamed The Incredible Awakening.
  My life lesson: Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll always have enough time to do the things you most want to do in life.

• The story about the woman who waved at everyone who drove by her (who was killed in a hit-and-run accident).
  My life lesson: Be the love you wish to see in the world.

• The story about an anniversary dinner at a restaurant when a guy at the bar kept talking to Melissa and me.
  My life lesson: If you give people a chance, you can see God in everyone you meet.

• The story about our dog, Libby, getting caught in a trap.
  My life lesson: Living in the present moment reduces stress and prevents unnecessary suffering.

• The story about my dysfunctional quest to buy a gift cigar for my friend’s father when he invited Melissa and me on his yacht.
  My life lesson: When expressing yourself with gifts, follow your heart and not your head.

Twenty-three heartfelt, engaging, and often thrilling stories are now available in a book to remind you that your everyday experiences are trying to give you messages for growth and guidance. Makes an excellent gift for birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas.

Early praise for Insight from Hindsight

“As a keen observer of life, Bob Olson combines a curious mind with a unique gift for storytelling to showcase the lessons available to each of us in everyday life. His stories are like medicine for the soul. They will touch your heart, expand your thinking, and inspire you to see the world in a fresh, new way!”

Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author of Take Time for Your Life and The Art of Extreme Self-Care

"There is a loving and moral center that informs all the stories that comprise Bob Olson’s collection, Insight from Hindsight. Bob writes from his own life, simply, honestly and with great candor, sharing the deeper life lessons that come from everyday experiences (a road trip with his father, a roofing accident) and the less than ordinary (a posse of psychics searching for a lost cat, a near fatal carjacking). Bob effectively shares with us the deeper spiritual truths that are always present, just below the surface, if we take the time to look for them."

Paul Selig, author of I Am the Word, A Channeled Text

“This poignant collection of anecdotes is pure clear-sighted gold. Insightful and well-versed, they’ll warm your heart and soothe your soul. Bob Olson can tell a story better than anyone I know.”

Michael Gerrish, author of Postcards from the Cosmic Club of Everlasting Souls

“Bob Olson's generous tales of wisdom found in the humblest places remind us that paying attention during our own daily lives will keep us open to magic and life-changing insight. This collection of stories are the charming, heartwarming, and wise reflections of a beautiful soul.”

Natalie Sudman, author ofApplication of Impossible Things: A Near-Death Experience in Iraq

Through captivating, humorous, and sometimes mysterious narratives, this book illustrates how reflecting on and writing about these experiences can uncover hidden wisdom—insight from hindsight.

Ultimately, the book aims to entertain, uplift, and provide readers with a new tool for personal guidance and growth, inspiring them to see their own experiences in a new light.

~ A New Book by Bob Olson

Bob Olson is a writer who aims to inspire readers to improve themselves, follow their passions, and make the world a better place to live. A former private eye, Bob used his investigation skills to explore the world with a new perspective, gleaming insight and wisdom about purpose, joy, and the afterlife.

Bob is the author of these books: "Insight from Hindsight: Stories that reveal what life is trying to teach you" (nonfiction 2024), "The Magic Mala: A story that changes lives" (fiction, 2017), "Answers About The Afterlife: A private investigator's 15-year research unlocks the mysteries of life after death" (nonfiction, 2014).

Bob’s books are available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible audiobook.