Review of Onward, At Last

[Alissa Deann Devargas]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Onward, At Last" by Kevin Howard.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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When I saw the title of this book, Onward, At Last, I thought to myself, 'Is there really a way forward?' I'm guessing that you might be thinking the same thing. This book, written by Kevin V. Howard, contains commentaries on the different facets of our country, America—current events, economics, personal growth, politics, social evolution, and spirituality. While reading these commentaries, the reader is inspired to think about the next step forward.

The first volume of the six in this book, titled The Universal Oneness Manifesto, opens the stage to a very interesting set of topics that prod the mind to think beyond oneself. Kevin mentions that all humans come from and go to the same place. So what is dividing us all? The author also introduces another interesting thought—a person's personal space. This space grows thin with those we are very close to but grows large with those whom we refer to as strangers. However, the emotions we feel for that person we are close to seem to be the same emotions we feel for that stranger we meet on TV or a show. So the question my mind pondered over as I read this commentary is this: What makes a stranger a stranger if at the heart of it all our desires seem to be synonymous? I found my answer; if you would like to know more, I'd suggest that you read this book.

What values do we hold there as Americans? It is true that we've probably read much about equality and what to do to make that happen, but what if our values are one of the things that affect us? For example, our interdependence is highly underrated and forsaken. It is true that the highest aspiration of an American is to achieve financial independence, but can this be done alone? The way forward is to acknowledge and appreciate our interdependence on each other. The choices we make every day affect us and affect others.

There's nothing I seem to dislike about this book. The author's way of writing is quite understandable and thought-provoking. It touches the reader's heart and compels one to think. I like it that the author did not only state the problem; he also stated a solution. The way the solutions are stated is not in a way to force it down the reader's throat. Rather, it's in such a way as to appeal to the reader's sense of reasoning. The love for America and her getting better onward is reflected in every part of this book. I found no errors. Hence, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend all Americans read this book and think deeply about the author's propositions. As stated by Kevin, the changes that will reflect better on the country can only be done by us individuals.

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[Mark Lazarus]

The idea of examining societal issues with a solutions-based approach is definitely appealing. I like that it encourages deep thought rather than just presenting problems. The focus on interdependence is interesting too—it’s true that no one really succeeds alone. If the writing is as engaging and thought-provoking as it sounds, I’d consider giving it a read.