Review of The In-Between
Posted: 08 Jan 2024, 14:43
[Following is a volunteer review of "The In-Between" by Christian Espinosa.]
The In-Between by Christian Espinosa is a magnificent memoir type of book inspired by the harsh realities of life, and its purpose is to provide an ample, elaborate, and intimate approach to dealing with feelings and experiences. The author places all of his flaws under the microscope, analyzing and embracing them, using them to his advantage to bestow the readers with a healthier ideology to live by, which he called the 'in-between'. This focuses primarily on discerning when to focus on the macro-moments and their impact, and when to redirect one's attention to the micro-moments that go unnoticed by most people. The narrator wholeheartedly displayed his past mistakes and traumatic events and bore his heart on his sleeve so others could benefit from his transparency. He debates sorrowful subjects such as alcoholism in the family, domestic violence, and emotional abuse, but he depicts in stark contrast moments of pure joy, elements of a strong moral compass, and the ability to improve one's life through self-analysis and consistency.
There were many aspects of the book that I liked and appreciated. First and foremost, I'd like to applaud the impeccable editing and proofreading provided by the editor. There were no errors that I could spot while reading, which helped tremendously with the smooth flow of the lecture. Another particularity of this text that made me enjoy it even more was the author's honesty and straightforwardness. His method of presenting the ideas was refreshing in a way that helped me identify with some of the key points of his work. Being able to recognize one's weaknesses and work towards bettering them is the main theme of the book. I believe that this reality-inspired piece could help many readers shift their view from what they perceive as important to what truly matters in the end. All the experiences embedded between the pages are common situations that could happen to anyone, and the author managed to deliver his lessons in a friendly manner to alleviate the possible triggers.
There was nothing about this book that I didn't like, and I enthusiastically received the advice provided. Because it was a lecture I had thoroughly enjoyed, and for the lack of negative aspects about its content, I've decided to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Last but not least, I would recommend this book to anyone who believes that life has more to it than just a mundane routine, to anyone who is constantly trying to improve themselves, and to those readers who feel misunderstood and alone. This book resonates with people, showing them that flaws are normal and sometimes even necessary to add meaning to life. On a final note, as mentioned before, the text contains subjects that could be deemed sensitive or triggering for some readers, so please consider this aspect before attempting to read it.
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The In-Between
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The In-Between by Christian Espinosa is a magnificent memoir type of book inspired by the harsh realities of life, and its purpose is to provide an ample, elaborate, and intimate approach to dealing with feelings and experiences. The author places all of his flaws under the microscope, analyzing and embracing them, using them to his advantage to bestow the readers with a healthier ideology to live by, which he called the 'in-between'. This focuses primarily on discerning when to focus on the macro-moments and their impact, and when to redirect one's attention to the micro-moments that go unnoticed by most people. The narrator wholeheartedly displayed his past mistakes and traumatic events and bore his heart on his sleeve so others could benefit from his transparency. He debates sorrowful subjects such as alcoholism in the family, domestic violence, and emotional abuse, but he depicts in stark contrast moments of pure joy, elements of a strong moral compass, and the ability to improve one's life through self-analysis and consistency.
There were many aspects of the book that I liked and appreciated. First and foremost, I'd like to applaud the impeccable editing and proofreading provided by the editor. There were no errors that I could spot while reading, which helped tremendously with the smooth flow of the lecture. Another particularity of this text that made me enjoy it even more was the author's honesty and straightforwardness. His method of presenting the ideas was refreshing in a way that helped me identify with some of the key points of his work. Being able to recognize one's weaknesses and work towards bettering them is the main theme of the book. I believe that this reality-inspired piece could help many readers shift their view from what they perceive as important to what truly matters in the end. All the experiences embedded between the pages are common situations that could happen to anyone, and the author managed to deliver his lessons in a friendly manner to alleviate the possible triggers.
There was nothing about this book that I didn't like, and I enthusiastically received the advice provided. Because it was a lecture I had thoroughly enjoyed, and for the lack of negative aspects about its content, I've decided to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Last but not least, I would recommend this book to anyone who believes that life has more to it than just a mundane routine, to anyone who is constantly trying to improve themselves, and to those readers who feel misunderstood and alone. This book resonates with people, showing them that flaws are normal and sometimes even necessary to add meaning to life. On a final note, as mentioned before, the text contains subjects that could be deemed sensitive or triggering for some readers, so please consider this aspect before attempting to read it.
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The In-Between
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon