Review: Inspiration For Those In Very Hard Situations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 24, 2014
I've never really read a book like this before. It caught my attention at first because it talks of taking rough situations and making them positive. I live in a very poverty-stricken part of the United States. I'm constantly seeing struggles of individuals in my area and often feel like I don't have the right words to create the inspiration and motivation they need in order to bring themselves up for very poor situations.After reading this book and looking into the insights of a person who has gone through many negatives in their life, I can honestly say that his words will help create positives. I've recommended this book to many friends in my area who seem to be going through many of the same issues he's faced. He stresses 'choices'. A main concept throughout the entire book. And I believe that such a concept can change the world.There are a few parts of his story that I felt he left vaguely described (as one reviewer mentioned). But I believe he did this mainly for personal reasons, as he goes in depth about other issues. I don't mind the empty parts and believe that the other parts of the book make up for the lost connections.Overall this book is 'inspirational', but I think only a select group of people can truly relate to it. If you haven't come from or are in a very hopeless situation then this isn't the kind of inspirational book you're looking for. It's not 100% uplifting, but it's honest. And it's straight forward. And it gives people who are truly stuck the words they need to feel empowered. And in low-income parts of the US and the world for that matter, I feel this author's words will touch lives.