Review of McDowell

[Jakub Bystrowski]

[Following is a volunteer review of "McDowell" by William H. Coles.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The journey of man is a complex one. We often start with mistakes and end up using our lives to chase redemption instead of living. McDowell by William H. Coles is a book that centers on the head of the McDowell family, Hiram McDowell. Hiram is a man who has had his fair share of losses, having lost his first two wives to death. The book kicks off shortly after his third marriage to Carole. Hiram has three children from his previous marriages, while Carole has two from her previous marriage.

The marriage is one of convenience, as they barely tolerate each other. Hiram is an ambitious man. He is a doctor by profession and leads the International College of Surgeons. He was also nominated to be the United States Secretary of Health. On his way to the top, he steps on many toes and makes a lot of enemies. What mistakes did he make? Does this affect his children? Grab a copy to find out.

This book teaches a lot, but the most important lesson I learned is that everyone deserves a second chance. No one is irredeemable, no matter what the person might have done. In my opinion, the death of his second wife broke Hiram. He had dealt with too much, having lost his first wife already. His grief does not justify him not being present for his children when they are at their lowest. We are all different and deal with grief differently. The author showcases this through the characters of Hiram's children, who all deal with their pain individually.

They all have interesting lives that are far from perfect. With Hiram constantly absent, they are forced to navigate the world without parental guidance. Hiram's character lacks morality and uses people without caring about their emotions. He has to deal with the consequences of his cold-heartedness. In the end, his grief got the better of him. He was so stuck in the past that he failed to recognize what a great future he had ahead of him.

The only negative aspect I found in the book was the lack of time consciousness. Time flew by, and the author failed to note it. This made reading a task at times. I found no errors in the book, which indicates it was exceptionally well edited. I happily give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The writing was simple, making comprehension easier. Parenting is important for raising responsible children that will be beneficial to society. I recommend this book to parents so they can see the adverse effects of bad parenting.

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[Shane Carter]

Hiram was a complex character. He made life so thrilling and was always caught in a dilemma. He never recovered from losing his first wife.

[Amy Luman]

I agree that parenting is very important, but at times difficult. Children need to be brought up, not just to grow up. Otherwise, how will they know the best way. Though, from your review it doesn’t sound like Hiram knows anyway.

[Shane Carter]

Hiram did whatever he wanted to whoever. He did anything to win, even hurt his family. He was obsessed with certain things that didn't matter.

[Fentymak]

I read the book and I enjoyed it. The title of the book is fitting. It is a brief but accurate summary of the book. I commend the author for a good job.

[Makkyfenty]

I quite enjoyed reading this review. It made the book very interesting. I like how the review was constructed. It makes the book appealing to read. I can't wait to read this book.

[Makkyfenty]

From this review, I can tell that this book has some core values of loyalty and honesty. It sounds like an interesting that'll keep readers engrossed.

[Kinsey James]

The guidelines were properly followed. I enjoyed reading this review. I notoced no errors which made it free to read. Congrats on a job well done.

[Goofer]

I enjoyed reading this review. It was enjoyable and fun to read. I like how you outlined your negative aspect. It was very well thought out. Congratulations on a job well done.

[Eric11]

The book inspires me lot. I like to say that this review helps me see the book in a new light. I have to go and read it again. Thank you for such a wonderful review.

[Sabigirl_]

The negative aspects of the book are outlined properly. This shows readers that the book is not perfect but the imperfections make it better. I can't wait to read this book.

[Shane Carter]

I like the negative aspects highlighted by the reviewer. It shows great understanding of the book. I enjoyed reading this review. It was fun to read.

[Darius Alex Jorge]

I like the negative aspects highlighted by the reviewer. It shows great understanding of the book. I enjoyed reading this review. It was fun to read.

[Darius Alex Jorge]

I rarely find someone that likes this book. I didn't enjoy reading it. I'm gsppy to see someone with a different perspective. Good writing by the way.

[Chinedu Anowai]

I rarely find someone that likes this book. I didn't enjoy reading it. I'm gsppy to see someone with a different perspective. Good writing by the way.