Official Review: Escape the Maze by T. Mertz
Posted: 21 Feb 2021, 08:29
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Escape the Maze" by T. Mertz.]
A keen interest in my personal growth led me to read T. Mertz’s book, Escape the Maze. I have read other self-improvement books before; however, Mertz’s plan is different because it requires the person pursuing self-growth to avoid toxic relationships and aim at reaching his/her “higher self.” The higher self or true being, on the other hand, is defined as one’s true path in life. Further, while healthy relationships kept one rooted in his/her true path, Mertz asserted that toxic relationships depleted one’s energy reserves, hence, inhibiting personal growth.
On occasion, Mertz spoke of her experience as a mother, a factor that helped define her personal development journey. Once when her two boys were little and a year apart, she felt overwhelmed keeping up with them, in terms of housekeeping and monitoring what they ate. She became depressed and fatigued. In her moment of despair, for the sake of her family, she knew she had to change. Later, once her expectations of her family changed, Mertz started enjoying special moments with her family.
I liked this book mainly because of the discussed concept of how one can grow into attaining his/her higher self. Other than the concept resonating well with my reason for picking up the book, I found the process involved appealing: e.g., initially, the person concerned needs to attain peace with others. Furthermore, Mertz advocated for her reader to upgrade his/her life from the falsehood that was characterized by the ego. As well, through tapping the mind’s energy, she goes on to give practical ways of breaking the bad habits and falsehoods that manifest in our lives.
On the other hand, I didn’t like that she didn’t elaborate on a few terms. In her writing, the “universe” is given personal attributes such that it’s a teacher, a learner, a carer, etc., all at the same time. In the same breath, she seems to suggest the term as a synonym to other words, like “deity,” “Gaia,” “god/goddess,” “divine,” and even “higher self.” Why does she find it necessary to use all these terms interchangeably as if they were homogenous? And why does she ascribe the “universe” personal qualities, while she could have used more well-understood animate labels, like “god/goddess” or “divine?” Additionally, in terms of weakness, I came across eight editing errors in the book.
Lastly, as a result of the aforementioned weaknesses, I rate the book 2 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a personal development plan. Mertz provides practical steps of retraining the mind, including through the adoption of healthy eating habits. At the same time, it may be unsuitable for readers who are not open to change.
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Escape the Maze
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A keen interest in my personal growth led me to read T. Mertz’s book, Escape the Maze. I have read other self-improvement books before; however, Mertz’s plan is different because it requires the person pursuing self-growth to avoid toxic relationships and aim at reaching his/her “higher self.” The higher self or true being, on the other hand, is defined as one’s true path in life. Further, while healthy relationships kept one rooted in his/her true path, Mertz asserted that toxic relationships depleted one’s energy reserves, hence, inhibiting personal growth.
On occasion, Mertz spoke of her experience as a mother, a factor that helped define her personal development journey. Once when her two boys were little and a year apart, she felt overwhelmed keeping up with them, in terms of housekeeping and monitoring what they ate. She became depressed and fatigued. In her moment of despair, for the sake of her family, she knew she had to change. Later, once her expectations of her family changed, Mertz started enjoying special moments with her family.
I liked this book mainly because of the discussed concept of how one can grow into attaining his/her higher self. Other than the concept resonating well with my reason for picking up the book, I found the process involved appealing: e.g., initially, the person concerned needs to attain peace with others. Furthermore, Mertz advocated for her reader to upgrade his/her life from the falsehood that was characterized by the ego. As well, through tapping the mind’s energy, she goes on to give practical ways of breaking the bad habits and falsehoods that manifest in our lives.
On the other hand, I didn’t like that she didn’t elaborate on a few terms. In her writing, the “universe” is given personal attributes such that it’s a teacher, a learner, a carer, etc., all at the same time. In the same breath, she seems to suggest the term as a synonym to other words, like “deity,” “Gaia,” “god/goddess,” “divine,” and even “higher self.” Why does she find it necessary to use all these terms interchangeably as if they were homogenous? And why does she ascribe the “universe” personal qualities, while she could have used more well-understood animate labels, like “god/goddess” or “divine?” Additionally, in terms of weakness, I came across eight editing errors in the book.
Lastly, as a result of the aforementioned weaknesses, I rate the book 2 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a personal development plan. Mertz provides practical steps of retraining the mind, including through the adoption of healthy eating habits. At the same time, it may be unsuitable for readers who are not open to change.
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Escape the Maze
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