Review of The Shoeshine Boy

[SamaylaM]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Shoeshine Boy" by Walter Reinhard & Maurice Kleckin.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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When your life does not go the way you wish for it to, do you not feel utterly
disheartened and hopeless? In this tale, inspired by a real-life character, we get to
explore how people can look at life differently. We also navigate through the intricacies
of the character’s life, full of several ups, downs, and some valuable lessons.

The Shoeshine Boy by Walter Reinhard and Maurice Kleckin is a unique and wonderfully
crafted book that takes us on the life journey of Ramon, the protagonist. The book starts
with a beautiful introduction that describes what the readers can expect from it. Ramon,
the shoeshine boy, is a young fellow. He supports his grandmother and baby sister by
earning money through his shoe-shining business. One day, he meets two people who
turn his trade into something exceptional and brilliant. Unfortunately, on that very same
day, Ramon loses his grandmother. The story takes a gripping turn from here on.
My favorite part of this book consisted of two things. One was the meaningful character
development of Ramon. It was inspiring to see a mere shoeshine boy conquer so many
obstacles on his way to a life he desired. The other was the friendship Ramon had with
someone he met in a hospital. His name was Eddie. I loved how Eddie’s wise words
helped Ramon through some dark times and the support they always gave each other.

The book also had one particular noteworthy item. The authors mentioned that they
have a website. Over there, one can do some exercises to attain skills for following their
true calling. That was something unique in terms of making this book beneficial and
appealing.

But, I found the repetition of some conversations in this book a bit predictable. One such
example was in chapter six when Ramon and Eddie were having a chat. They talked
about the same thing many times, and it made the story seem a little slow.
Nevertheless, nothing else hampered my reading. The work was well-edited too.

Therefore, I would rate The Shoeshine Boy by Walter Reinhard and Maurice Kleckin with
4 out of 4 stars. Due to the numerous pros of this book outweighing the con, it received
a perfect rating. The book contained a few profanities. Thus, it would not be suitable for
younger readers. Otherwise, this book provided some excellent guidance and
techniques on the sales business. It also included a little mystery and romance in its
plot. So, I would recommend this worthwhile read to people working in sales. Readers
who enjoy motivational stories with something extra in the premise will also enjoy this
book.

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[Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon]

I think it's truly inspiring for a mere shoeshine boy to conquer such a magnitude of obstacles in life. Thank you for an insightful review.

[Ekezie1998]

An interesting plot here. Would definitely love to get my hands on this book. Great review.

[Paluk Pathania]

I would love to explore Ramon' journey. I'm already inspired by the little bits of information that you gave us all. Amazing review, thanks!^^

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

Sounds like the book is quite inspirational. From humble beginnings to 'prosperity'. I'd like to read this one. Awesome review.

[Shilisia]

Ramon seems like a loving fellow and that he would let his friend's words inspire him makes him wise too. Great review.

[Janet Kimetto]

Ramon's journey is inspirational, though it's kinda sad that he lost his grandmother the day his business took a turn for the better. Great review!

[Fareed Regal]

Thank you for the insightful review. Ramon's story is very inspiring and will give hope to many.

[Unosthetic]

I want to read this book. I can't wait to read this book. It tackles emotional issues. Thanks for your great review.

[SamaylaM]

I think it's truly inspiring for a mere shoeshine boy to conquer such a magnitude of obstacles in life. Thank you for an insightful review.

Thank you very much for reading!

[SamaylaM]

An interesting plot here. Would definitely love to get my hands on this book. Great review.

Thanks a lot!

[SamaylaM]

I would love to explore Ramon' journey. I'm already inspired by the little bits of information that you gave us all. Amazing review, thanks!^^

Thank you for the lovely words!

[SamaylaM]

Sounds like the book is quite inspirational. From humble beginnings to 'prosperity'. I'd like to read this one. Awesome review.

Thank you very much for commenting!

[SamaylaM]

Ramon seems like a loving fellow and that he would let his friend's words inspire him makes him wise too. Great review.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!

[SamaylaM]

Ramon's journey is inspirational, though it's kinda sad that he lost his grandmother the day his business took a turn for the better. Great review!

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