Review: Nice, concise compilation of self-help & great book for the Martin Gover's series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2012
In this most recent book, Martin Gover seeks to cap off his self-help advice with a book that summarizes it all and I mean it all. In one small booklet, Gover attempts to compile all of the positive psychology you have ever heard in the concise way. For such a noble cause, Gover does a rather decent attempt. He provides a highly inspirational and simple work that is designed to get you ready to look at your world in a more appreciative way and use that appreciation to build a better life.Any reader of my reviews in the past will see that I have read all of Martin Gover's books, so I have a perspective on his work and style that others may not have. Based on that I would say that this book follows along with Martin Gover's "in your face" language mixed with his unique humor and inspiration. There is a slight difference because this book shows a more deeper and comprehensive look at the world than Gover's other books have, such as (Attitude - Your Best hope for Happiness (A look at the men who founded the Positive Attitude Movement)orMaking Your Life Work: How to Make Money in any Economy: How to Create a Rewarding Life (Creating Lifestyle)), which I believe is a maturation of Gover's style and knowledge. It also represents Martin Gover displaying his strongest voice compared to his other books.That is something to look forward to if he writes in the future. The only downside might be the rehashing of some of the material from the other books only to highlight specific points.Readers not familiar with Martin Gover's books will find this work inspiring and influential within a couple of sentences if they can deal with Gover's unique sense of grammar and organization. Throughout the book, there is an uneven pattern for grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. In some places, it is correct and in others it is not so good. The organization is nott structured in a straightforward pattern (which I appreciate) but in a more organic style where one them kind of leads to another. Although other readers may disagree, I believe that this pattern is a refreshing change of style from the pattern of self-help books that I have read.Overall, this is a highly unique voice that speaks in a way that few (if any) self-help books dare to speak. Because of that, this book should have a greater impact on their reader's lives. I know that it had an impact on mine.Pros* Strong, inspirational content* Unique perspective and "voice" not found in other self-help books* Really personal, accessible language that should connect with readersCons* Grammar issues* Organization