Review of Connecting the Dots
Posted: 13 Dec 2021, 14:38
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Connecting the Dots" by Lia Russ.]
Connecting the Dots by Lia Russ encourages readers to question their paradigms. Paradigms are socially accepted thoughts that govern society’s view or opinion on any subject. By questioning how you are expected to view the world, you can open yourself up to new connections and new experiences. Paradigms seem safe and predictable; however, they can limit your potential. The author describes this book as her life’s work. She has conducted a considerable amount of research into the topics presented. The title of the book refers to the process of connecting each piece of information, or dot, to create a more enlightened individual. For example, she discusses intuition, spirituality, meditation, and science. These are just a few of the many topics discussed in the book.
At nearly 450 pages, this book provides a detailed look at paradigms and beliefs that impact readers. Her goal is to highlight areas where readers may be holding themselves back without realizing it. She uses examples from her life to illustrate significant points. For example, she has dyslexia. As a result, she believed she was not intelligent. She didn’t learn the same way other students learned. When she moved to Japan with her boyfriend, she opened herself up to possibilities. After working a minimum wage job there, she was asked to teach English to Japanese students. This opened her eyes to how she was holding herself back. Others looked at her as an intelligent person who could teach others; however, she didn’t see that potential in herself.
I enjoyed reading this book and will use the lessons I learned from Lia Russ to identify areas in my life where I settle for the societal limitations that hold me back. The book provides a wealth of information on topics that cover all aspects of life. Each section is clearly identified to enable readers to choose to read the topics that are most important to them. However, I believe the information in every chapter of the book is valuable and will be beneficial to readers regardless of their specific goals. I especially appreciated the scientific discussions. They detailed how science supports intuition and connections.
The aspect of the book that appealed to me most was the concept of connections. She describes how to connect with people and with nature. She encourages readers to be open to new connections. To connect with nature, she suggests that readers go for a walk and be open to experiencing a connection. There was nothing I disliked about this book. As stated previously, the author refers to this book as her life’s work. She provides honest and detailed descriptions of what she has experienced and learned over the years in her life and career. She also includes scientific discussions and quotes from experts in the various areas discussed. The notes at the end of the book identify the sources used. This is beneficial to readers who would like to research topics further.
There were less than ten errors in the book, so I believe it was professionally edited. I recommend it to readers interested in making significant changes in their lives. If you believe something is holding you back from achieving a goal in your life, this book can help you to identify it. The author has a unique writing style and easily explains complex topics. The discussion of paradigms was particularly eye-opening for me. We can hold these socially accepted beliefs without recognizing that they can be questioned, or that they may be the very thing that is holding us back from accomplishing a goal. I found this book fascinating and give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I didn’t rate it any lower because it was interesting and provided a great deal of information that will benefit readers.
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Connecting the Dots
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Connecting the Dots by Lia Russ encourages readers to question their paradigms. Paradigms are socially accepted thoughts that govern society’s view or opinion on any subject. By questioning how you are expected to view the world, you can open yourself up to new connections and new experiences. Paradigms seem safe and predictable; however, they can limit your potential. The author describes this book as her life’s work. She has conducted a considerable amount of research into the topics presented. The title of the book refers to the process of connecting each piece of information, or dot, to create a more enlightened individual. For example, she discusses intuition, spirituality, meditation, and science. These are just a few of the many topics discussed in the book.
At nearly 450 pages, this book provides a detailed look at paradigms and beliefs that impact readers. Her goal is to highlight areas where readers may be holding themselves back without realizing it. She uses examples from her life to illustrate significant points. For example, she has dyslexia. As a result, she believed she was not intelligent. She didn’t learn the same way other students learned. When she moved to Japan with her boyfriend, she opened herself up to possibilities. After working a minimum wage job there, she was asked to teach English to Japanese students. This opened her eyes to how she was holding herself back. Others looked at her as an intelligent person who could teach others; however, she didn’t see that potential in herself.
I enjoyed reading this book and will use the lessons I learned from Lia Russ to identify areas in my life where I settle for the societal limitations that hold me back. The book provides a wealth of information on topics that cover all aspects of life. Each section is clearly identified to enable readers to choose to read the topics that are most important to them. However, I believe the information in every chapter of the book is valuable and will be beneficial to readers regardless of their specific goals. I especially appreciated the scientific discussions. They detailed how science supports intuition and connections.
The aspect of the book that appealed to me most was the concept of connections. She describes how to connect with people and with nature. She encourages readers to be open to new connections. To connect with nature, she suggests that readers go for a walk and be open to experiencing a connection. There was nothing I disliked about this book. As stated previously, the author refers to this book as her life’s work. She provides honest and detailed descriptions of what she has experienced and learned over the years in her life and career. She also includes scientific discussions and quotes from experts in the various areas discussed. The notes at the end of the book identify the sources used. This is beneficial to readers who would like to research topics further.
There were less than ten errors in the book, so I believe it was professionally edited. I recommend it to readers interested in making significant changes in their lives. If you believe something is holding you back from achieving a goal in your life, this book can help you to identify it. The author has a unique writing style and easily explains complex topics. The discussion of paradigms was particularly eye-opening for me. We can hold these socially accepted beliefs without recognizing that they can be questioned, or that they may be the very thing that is holding us back from accomplishing a goal. I found this book fascinating and give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I didn’t rate it any lower because it was interesting and provided a great deal of information that will benefit readers.
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Connecting the Dots
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon