Official Review: The Gratitude Effect

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 18:27

LiLeaBrand wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 02:20 Wow! This book is right up my alley. A positive mindset and thankful attitude is so important to have, especially in this day and age. I’m super excited to read this book. Thank you for the great review!

I hope you enjoy it! I found it to be easy to read and quite practical as a daily guide to being grateful. I liked how the author rounded out the book by explaining why we so often fail in developing gratitude in our life. Thanks so much for commenting!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 18:29

Ever_Reading wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 02:51 This book sounds interesting and educational. I particularly like the inclusion of the four exercises at the end of each chapter; it encourages the reader to take action and apply the lessons being taught. Great review. Thanks!

The exercises are very helpful. They help you to reflect on the main points of the chapter and assimilate them before you go on. I enjoyed the author's thoughtfulness in providing prompts to journal at the end of each chapter. Hope you enjoy the book. Thanks for commenting!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 18:36

MustaHarleen wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 08:49 Wow! This is a must read for me. The hardest thing for humans is to 'not focus on negativity.' Consequently, gratitude is an alien word to many. This is an inspiring book and I love that the author has included cases to prove that his methods do work. Thanks for an amazing review and congratulations.

The author addresses these points in his book and explains why we need to work at being grateful. It is an inspirational and uplifting book. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your encouraging words.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 18:39

Gathoni1991 wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 09:46 "Gratitude does not come naturally. It is a mindset that needs to be taught and learnt". Wow, it sure is a nice book withn insightful thoughts. Great review.

Yes. I felt like the author taught me many things and inspired me to put these lessons into practice. I am hopeful about finishing the 66-Day Challenge - hope you will too! Thanks for commenting.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 18:45

Prisallen wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 12:20 I agree that probably almost everyone could benefit from reading this book. Most of us have a lot that we should be thankful for. Your review makes me want to read it. Thank you for the great review, as always!

I felt so positive after finishing this book that I wanted everyone else to enjoy it, too! I hope you will have a chance to read it and benefit from all the author's advice. Thanks so much for the encouraging words. They are much appreciated!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 19:13

Brendan Donaghy wrote: ↑19 Dec 2019, 12:50 I probably won't get around to reading this one, but I certainly enjoyed reading your review of it. I'm grateful, in fact!

I'm grateful that you are grateful!!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 20:16

derialist wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 09:06 I enjoyed reading the review it's very informative and I'll be looking to read the book. However, I disagree with some of the ideas the book puts forward particularly the suggestion of being grateful for the negative things that happen in our lives. Not saying it's impossible but it's one of those things that is easier said than done. It's human nature to feel bad about the negative stuff that happens to us, it's in our natural programming and I think that developing a perspective that is contrary to our natural programming would require a lot of willpower which I think defeats the purpose of trying to achieve gratitude in our lives. We should allow ourselves to feel bad about the negative stuff without having to feel the need to change our overall attitude towards it.

Thank you for your thoughtful comments.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 22 Dec 2019, 20:19

Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 12:39 From the sounds of it, this book has more to offer than others like it! I love how it has a "Gratitude Challenge" so that the reader can put their learning to use. Thanks for the wonderful review!

The Challenge the author presents in the book is unique. I appreciated the fact that it wasn't just a week or two week effort. He really wants you to make a long-range effort! Thanks for your kind words!

unamilagra · Post by **unamilagra** » 22 Dec 2019, 22:26

This sounds like it not only provides the inspiration found in many books of this type, but also practical recommendations for how to actually implement the practice of gratitude in your life. Thanks for a thorough review!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 23 Dec 2019, 06:15

unamilagra wrote: ↑22 Dec 2019, 22:26 This sounds like it not only provides the inspiration found in many books of this type, but also practical recommendations for how to actually implement the practice of gratitude in your life. Thanks for a thorough review!

The author has a way of writing that inspires and motivates readers. I hope you will have a chance to read and ponder his ideas, too. Thanks for the encouraging words!

Joshua Momanyi · Post by **Joshua Momanyi** » 23 Dec 2019, 17:08

The title of the book is so inviting; I love books that arouse something from deep within. I like the fact that gratitude actually affects almost all the faculties of an individual, and so it is a book I'd enjoy to read. The thought of practicing what you read makes the book very practical and easy to relate. Great review.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 24 Dec 2019, 13:59

Joshua Momanyi wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 17:08 The title of the book is so inviting; I love books that arouse something from deep within. I like the fact that gratitude actually affects almost all the faculties of an individual, and so it is a book I'd enjoy to read. The thought of practicing what you read makes the book very practical and easy to relate. Great review.

The book is as inviting as the title! I hope you have a chance to read it and benefit from all the advice this author has for making your life the best it can be! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Joshua Momanyi · Post by **Joshua Momanyi** » 24 Dec 2019, 16:06

kdstrack wrote: ↑24 Dec 2019, 13:59
Joshua Momanyi wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 17:08 The title of the book is so inviting; I love books that arouse something from deep within. I like the fact that gratitude actually affects almost all the faculties of an individual, and so it is a book I'd enjoy to read. The thought of practicing what you read makes the book very practical and easy to relate. Great review.
The book is as inviting as the title! I hope you have a chance to read it and benefit from all the advice this author has for making your life the best it can be! Thanks for reading and commenting.

You are welcome. I should make this a top to-read-book for 2020, and hope I manage to.
Merry Christmas from Nairobi.

Sydney Nyamasoka · Post by **Sydney Nyamasoka** » 25 Dec 2019, 23:01

You wrote an informative and helpful review. The advice seems priceless. I think I will have this book in my E-library.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 26 Dec 2019, 00:16

Sydney Nyamasoka wrote: ↑25 Dec 2019, 23:01 You wrote an informative and helpful review. The advice seems priceless. I think I will have this book in my E-library.

You will benefit greatly from this book. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for commenting.