Review of In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 09:31
[Following is a volunteer review of "In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.]
In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes is a profound well-written work that strives to tackle aspects of philosophy namely around the concepts of loving oneself and the sense of self as a basis for who we really are. It delves into the human condition and the constant struggle for ‘more’ and seeking meaning. The author strives to speak to all people across gender, religion, and belief structures. Whether you’re an addict or a Buddhist, he wants his writing to speak to you. Overall, I feel In it Together succeeds in this effort.
I enjoyed the spacing and pacing of this text. The quotes interspersed throughout the work are well-placed and help to reinforce the author’s message. Additionally, when the author refers to other philosophers and ideological figures, they mirror aspects of his philosophical stance.
The primary premise of this book is developing a love and understanding for your ‘soul’, for your true self, not the garb you wear or the work you do. ‘You are your consciousness’ is the heartbeat of this work. The author challenges you to shed all things that you are not and strive to delve into your true self.
As a reader, I related to this work. As someone who is not diagnosed, but perceives himself to be an addict at heart or at least teetering towards addictive tendencies, this book speaks to me. I have been the person who has been too hard on himself and so hypercritical of every action I take. I have judged myself based on what American society seemingly holds so dear - money, success, and non-stop work ethic. I have had difficulty with shedding my most traumatizing experiences so that I can get back to feeling real peace and accessing my true self, not what my body wants or my corrupted thoughts suggest I should be. In this regard, the author tapped into real feelings for me and I feel that his writing may have a lasting impact on my being.
If there is a flaw to this book from my perspective, it is that the book strayed too far into the area of interconnected consciousness of others and of everything around us. That is not to say that there is no truth to this, but I feel this book and its other areas of focus stand so well on their own that this was an unnecessary endeavor.
Overall, I enjoyed this work and I felt at points it truly spoke to me. I actually had already read the eBook version of this work but decided to dive into the hardback as well. I feel that going through the work a second time helped to reaffirm the insights I had experienced previously and helped me to truly reflect on 'the true self' within me. I still rate In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes 5 out of 5 stars. I am by no means a philosophy major or an expert in the field, but I feel the cornerstones of this book can be a North Star for me in some ways. Perhaps, it can help to guide me out of dark places and truly help me be candid with my consciousness. I recommend that others who may feel like me seek this work and I hope it provides them with solace and guidance that can empower them to embrace their true selves. I recommend that readers delve into this work with an open mind and be open to sincere self-reflection.
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In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
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In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes is a profound well-written work that strives to tackle aspects of philosophy namely around the concepts of loving oneself and the sense of self as a basis for who we really are. It delves into the human condition and the constant struggle for ‘more’ and seeking meaning. The author strives to speak to all people across gender, religion, and belief structures. Whether you’re an addict or a Buddhist, he wants his writing to speak to you. Overall, I feel In it Together succeeds in this effort.
I enjoyed the spacing and pacing of this text. The quotes interspersed throughout the work are well-placed and help to reinforce the author’s message. Additionally, when the author refers to other philosophers and ideological figures, they mirror aspects of his philosophical stance.
The primary premise of this book is developing a love and understanding for your ‘soul’, for your true self, not the garb you wear or the work you do. ‘You are your consciousness’ is the heartbeat of this work. The author challenges you to shed all things that you are not and strive to delve into your true self.
As a reader, I related to this work. As someone who is not diagnosed, but perceives himself to be an addict at heart or at least teetering towards addictive tendencies, this book speaks to me. I have been the person who has been too hard on himself and so hypercritical of every action I take. I have judged myself based on what American society seemingly holds so dear - money, success, and non-stop work ethic. I have had difficulty with shedding my most traumatizing experiences so that I can get back to feeling real peace and accessing my true self, not what my body wants or my corrupted thoughts suggest I should be. In this regard, the author tapped into real feelings for me and I feel that his writing may have a lasting impact on my being.
If there is a flaw to this book from my perspective, it is that the book strayed too far into the area of interconnected consciousness of others and of everything around us. That is not to say that there is no truth to this, but I feel this book and its other areas of focus stand so well on their own that this was an unnecessary endeavor.
Overall, I enjoyed this work and I felt at points it truly spoke to me. I actually had already read the eBook version of this work but decided to dive into the hardback as well. I feel that going through the work a second time helped to reaffirm the insights I had experienced previously and helped me to truly reflect on 'the true self' within me. I still rate In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes 5 out of 5 stars. I am by no means a philosophy major or an expert in the field, but I feel the cornerstones of this book can be a North Star for me in some ways. Perhaps, it can help to guide me out of dark places and truly help me be candid with my consciousness. I recommend that others who may feel like me seek this work and I hope it provides them with solace and guidance that can empower them to embrace their true selves. I recommend that readers delve into this work with an open mind and be open to sincere self-reflection.
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In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
View: on Bookshelves