Review: Great advice
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2013
I love how the author opens up with making herself vulnerable by talking about her past. This made me want to continue to read on to find out what she had to say. The overarching theme of the book (taking your focus away from materialism) is spot on. Jesus teaches us that our world is in heaven and this is only a temporary home until the new earth is rebuilt after sin has been destroyed. But, the author has mixed the Bible with Eastern Mysticism and modern philosophy, which she clearly states at the beginning. Everything (almost) that is taught in the book could be taught from a proper biblical standpoint. The only problem I have is some of the Bible texts that are used are taken out of context and/or interpreted wrong. I don't believe the Bible should be used if it's being used to put forth something that isn't taught in it. The essence of this book teaches us that we need to control ourselves. However, the Bible teaches us to submit to The Father. For this reason I can only give 4 stars. Other than that, the book is well organized and the point of the book is reinforced throughout.