Review of Make Life Good
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Review of Make Life Good
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Make Life Good" by Dr. Randy Ross.]
Make Life Good: A Soul-Stirring Parable About What Really Matters by Dr. Randy Ross is about Joe, a successful family man, who meets Sam and gives him $10 because he thinks he is a homeless beggar. Joe didn't typically give to homeless people standing on corners, but he was feeling generous and wanted to get Sam away from his new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. After Sam asks Joe, "Why do you do what you do?" Joe struggles to understand the meaning of the question. After meeting with more people who have met Sam, he learns things about himself that change his perspective on what is truly important in life. Who is Sam? What did Joe learn about himself?
Dr. Randy Ross did a fantastic job of making me realize that I am going through my life wearing what he calls "blinders." By this, I mean I have never thought about the big picture of what "doing good" means. My focus has been on my career and supporting my family, and not on those less fortunate than myself, who may be homeless and standing on the street corner begging for money or living in a tent. I have never once stopped to find out their story to see how they got there. Are they just lazy and would rather ask for handouts than work? Why should I help them if they won't help themselves? I came away from reading this book with not only an answer to these questions but also a better understanding of what it means to be charitable and leave a legacy behind that matters. I enjoyed learning about Net-Weaving and what it involves. The quotes at the beginning of the book are appropriate for the book's message. The questions the author asks at the end of the book are good discussion topics that can help you do better, regardless of where your interest lies.
This exceptionally well-edited book is error-free with no negative aspects. It deserves nothing less than a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars. My enjoyment in reading this book and learning how I can make a difference in our world further justifies my rating.
If you want to become better or learn how to help with the problems you see in our world, this book is perfect for you. Although non-religious readers can benefit from reading this book by learning how to help improve the world we live in, it is best suited for Christian readers who have faith in how God wants us to live. Sensitive readers need to be aware that this book does contain non-borderline profanity that they may find offensive.
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Make Life Good: A Soul-Stirring Parable About What Really Matters by Dr. Randy Ross is about Joe, a successful family man, who meets Sam and gives him $10 because he thinks he is a homeless beggar. Joe didn't typically give to homeless people standing on corners, but he was feeling generous and wanted to get Sam away from his new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. After Sam asks Joe, "Why do you do what you do?" Joe struggles to understand the meaning of the question. After meeting with more people who have met Sam, he learns things about himself that change his perspective on what is truly important in life. Who is Sam? What did Joe learn about himself?
Dr. Randy Ross did a fantastic job of making me realize that I am going through my life wearing what he calls "blinders." By this, I mean I have never thought about the big picture of what "doing good" means. My focus has been on my career and supporting my family, and not on those less fortunate than myself, who may be homeless and standing on the street corner begging for money or living in a tent. I have never once stopped to find out their story to see how they got there. Are they just lazy and would rather ask for handouts than work? Why should I help them if they won't help themselves? I came away from reading this book with not only an answer to these questions but also a better understanding of what it means to be charitable and leave a legacy behind that matters. I enjoyed learning about Net-Weaving and what it involves. The quotes at the beginning of the book are appropriate for the book's message. The questions the author asks at the end of the book are good discussion topics that can help you do better, regardless of where your interest lies.
This exceptionally well-edited book is error-free with no negative aspects. It deserves nothing less than a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars. My enjoyment in reading this book and learning how I can make a difference in our world further justifies my rating.
If you want to become better or learn how to help with the problems you see in our world, this book is perfect for you. Although non-religious readers can benefit from reading this book by learning how to help improve the world we live in, it is best suited for Christian readers who have faith in how God wants us to live. Sensitive readers need to be aware that this book does contain non-borderline profanity that they may find offensive.
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One statement I remember about leaving a legacy that truly counts is the anology of planting a tree neither whose fruits or shade the planter does not expect to benefit from. The title of the book is captivating, and I guess there is a lot the reader will learn. Thanks for the review, @Bertha Jackson.
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This review really made me pause and reflect. I love books that challenge how we see the world and our role in it. The idea of “Net-Weaving” sounds powerful—do you think it changed how you interact with people in your daily life?
