What do you think of the religious aspect of the book?
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Re: What do you think of the religious aspect of the book?
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However, it is clear that it is aimed at the religious sector, but if it can help you.
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I also agree with this as at one point it felt like the author was somewhat pushing a narrative of "you can't succeed without religion" and at this point it became very pushy and unnecessary.Maddie Atkinson wrote: ↑01 May 2021, 05:38 I think there's nothing wrong with using religion, as this seems to be a big part of the author's life, however, there is such thing as too much, to a point it almost feels like they are pushing an agenda, especially for those who aren't religious but want to read this as a self help book. I am religious to an extent, but this was still frustrating for me.
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Yes, I would recommend that non-religious individuals ignore the overly religious aspects of this book and simply pick from the more helpful tips or parts of the book that are available and relates directly to their situation or life.Sara chhawniwala wrote: ↑02 May 2021, 03:19 The religiousness in the book was too much. Non-chirstians may find this book boring. But if somehow you are able to ignore the religiousness of the book, the tips and techniques provided by the author are practical and useful. I also liked the try these sections in the book and how the author divided the book into two parts. One for those who dont know their dream and another part for those who know their dream but donot have the techniques to realise it.
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While the book does contain many religious ideals or beliefs, this is a self-help book that I feel would be very useful in the hands of both religious and non religious folk as it contains quite a lot of tips and steps that would make a great impact in anyone's life.
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I agree with this. I grew up in a religious household so these concepts are familiar to me, but I still feel that the focus on Christianity is a bit overpowering over the main genre point: self-improvement.Maddie Atkinson wrote: ↑01 May 2021, 05:38 I think there's nothing wrong with using religion, as this seems to be a big part of the author's life, however, there is such thing as too much, to a point it almost feels like they are pushing an agenda, especially for those who aren't religious but want to read this as a self help book. I am religious to an extent, but this was still frustrating for me.
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I agree. Though the book is sugar coated as a self-help book for the emerging leaders, it appears as that the author's main idea has been preaching. This is more a religious book and less a self-help book. And the non-religious readers will be averted by this nature of the book.smolbird wrote: ↑01 May 2021, 00:01 As an unambitious person, I was looking forward to reading this book to see what could lead me to "spark my dream." However, I was a little disappointed to find that the religious aspect of the book seems to overpower its self-help aspect. A lot of times, it felt like the book was more focused on Christian living rather than inspiring readers to dream. Additionally, I thought that it would have been better if the "Try This" sections were designed so that both religious and non-religious readers could do them. Do you have a different opinion?
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