Review of The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life
Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 21:59
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life" by Susan Sommers.]
The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life by Susan Sommers is a wellness book that enumerates strategies and tools to help individuals start physical exercises through walking. As the author discusses the benefits of walking and how it positively affected her life, the reader would find a new understanding regarding this physical activity. This book also includes guided questions to help the reader get started with what they want to achieve and how they would do it.
Before I discuss my analysis of the book, I would like to take this moment to show appreciation for the author, Susan Sommers. She has completed 35 walk races since she turned 59, and at the age of 75, she did a virtual marathon called El Camino de Santiago Challenge that includes a 778-kilometer route. I’m 20 years old, and I can’t even do a 5-kilometer walk. It takes a considerable amount of effort and willpower to do this, and throughout the book, I felt so inspired by how the author managed to complete those marathons.
There are many aspects of this book that I truly loved. First, I liked that the author is very relatable. She never mentioned how great she is at marathons or how much skill it takes to finish a race. Instead, she discussed that knowing what truly matters is what’s going to get you through the race. You don’t have to be the fastest or the best; you only have to believe in what you are doing.
Another thing I liked is how the paragraphs are structured. The author structured the passages using bullet forms and number headings and not tedious and lengthy sections. That kind of structure makes it easier to follow, and it made me not get bored quickly. I also liked that the author indicated the website for every method, helpful strategy, and where the reader can find things and challenges. Lastly, I loved that this book inspired me to try new experiences. For example, I’m currently saving money to enter a virtual marathon, and I also found virtual reality videos I used to walk around my house.
There is nothing I disliked in this book. Every part of it is beneficial. The tips, strategies, journal prompts, and challenges are exciting and worthwhile. Although some sections do not apply to my age group, it was still great because I know that this book also has older people as its target audience.
With all of that said, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally edited, and I enjoyed every part of it. I also learned a lot, which is the most crucial factor in reading wellness and self-help book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to start doing some physical activities. This book can help you reach clarity on what you want to achieve and how you would do it. I would also recommend this book to people who want to chill and connect with nature. On the other hand, I would not recommend this to someone who's a fitness enthusiast. They might find this significantly unimportant if they already have a firm foundation in their workout plan.
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The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life
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The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life by Susan Sommers is a wellness book that enumerates strategies and tools to help individuals start physical exercises through walking. As the author discusses the benefits of walking and how it positively affected her life, the reader would find a new understanding regarding this physical activity. This book also includes guided questions to help the reader get started with what they want to achieve and how they would do it.
Before I discuss my analysis of the book, I would like to take this moment to show appreciation for the author, Susan Sommers. She has completed 35 walk races since she turned 59, and at the age of 75, she did a virtual marathon called El Camino de Santiago Challenge that includes a 778-kilometer route. I’m 20 years old, and I can’t even do a 5-kilometer walk. It takes a considerable amount of effort and willpower to do this, and throughout the book, I felt so inspired by how the author managed to complete those marathons.
There are many aspects of this book that I truly loved. First, I liked that the author is very relatable. She never mentioned how great she is at marathons or how much skill it takes to finish a race. Instead, she discussed that knowing what truly matters is what’s going to get you through the race. You don’t have to be the fastest or the best; you only have to believe in what you are doing.
Another thing I liked is how the paragraphs are structured. The author structured the passages using bullet forms and number headings and not tedious and lengthy sections. That kind of structure makes it easier to follow, and it made me not get bored quickly. I also liked that the author indicated the website for every method, helpful strategy, and where the reader can find things and challenges. Lastly, I loved that this book inspired me to try new experiences. For example, I’m currently saving money to enter a virtual marathon, and I also found virtual reality videos I used to walk around my house.
There is nothing I disliked in this book. Every part of it is beneficial. The tips, strategies, journal prompts, and challenges are exciting and worthwhile. Although some sections do not apply to my age group, it was still great because I know that this book also has older people as its target audience.
With all of that said, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally edited, and I enjoyed every part of it. I also learned a lot, which is the most crucial factor in reading wellness and self-help book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to start doing some physical activities. This book can help you reach clarity on what you want to achieve and how you would do it. I would also recommend this book to people who want to chill and connect with nature. On the other hand, I would not recommend this to someone who's a fitness enthusiast. They might find this significantly unimportant if they already have a firm foundation in their workout plan.
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The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life
View: on Bookshelves