ARA Review by Gagblezu Shepherd of In It Together

[Gagblezu Shepherd]

[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, In It Together.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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BOOK REVIEW OF IN IT TOGETHER: THE BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE UNITING US ALL

BY Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

BOOK REVIEW BY Gagblezu Shepherd

I recently delved into “In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All” by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes, finding it to be a captivating exploration of modern-day philosophy rooted in the author’s perspectives and experiences. Hughes contends that spiritual freedom is synonymous with consciousness, equating it to love, and encourages embracing love for all humanity, while acknowledging the unalterable nature of the past.

Throughout the book, Hughes maintains an optimistic view of the present, likening our choices to an artist’s boundless creativity on a blank canvas. He distinguishes between what is synthetically us (material possessions) and authentically us (our soul), asserting that genuine identity transcends external factors.

A resonant theme in the book is the belief that everyone deserves love, coupled with the wisdom of doing less but doing it better. Hughes recognizes the lack of control over our thoughts and heartbeats and challenges the conventional idea that behavior can be meticulously controlled through thoughts.

Despite my alignment with many positive aspects of the book, there were points of disagreement, such as Hughes’ assertion that humans may not exist and his rejection of the concept of “shoulds.” Nevertheless, I awarded the book a stellar 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to teenagers and adults, envisioning a world where empathy and love prevail, echoing Hughes’ belief in the beautiful unity of consciousness.

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