Review of Wisdom

[Ams Strong]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Wisdom" by Arun mago.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Wisdom by Arun Mago is a collection of wise, educational, philosophical, funny, and original statements grouped into subtopics under the overarching theme of wisdom. The author discusses these topics with a tone that toggles back and forth between funny and serious. You will love this book for its jokes, moral lessons, and philosophical narratives. People may find some of these jokes condescending, but the author duly apologized. When you start reading this book, you may feel like the author is making fun of you by teaching you the definitions of words and calling into question some things you took for granted or thought were obvious. Eventually, you will get the big picture, appreciate a reminder, and enjoy reading.

On the philosophical end of things, I liked the discussion on finding our real identity and our purpose on earth. Essentially, our identity is spiritual. We need to think of ourselves as spiritual beings having human experiences instead of the opposite. Moreover, the author suggested that nature, the masterpiece of God's creation, is our source of strength. Therefore, we should spend less time in boxes (houses, offices, etc.) and more time in nature.

The author addressed morality in this book, making it suitable for younger readers in increasingly immoral societies. The author talked about the need for more respect for parents and elders, questioning our insensitivity towards the grief of others, the damage of corruption and bribery, and much more.

I loved the text formatting and black-and-white art spread out throughout the book. The text font for many lists had an artistic touch, which may come across as a typing error.

I did not appreciate the inconsistent use of punctuation (full stops or semicolons) in the various lists in the book. Also, it would have been great if the author had prefaced the content with a summary of this book. The book description was not very helpful.

There is one instance of borderline profanity in this book. There is no content related to sex or violence. There are three minor grammatical errors in total. This book is suitable for people of all religious backgrounds.

I rate this book five stars out of five. This book is one of the best I have read, and I have learned a lot in the process. The narrative forced me to pause and think thoughtfully about my ways and those of this world.

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