Review of The Tao for Now

[Judy46]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Tao for Now" by Eugene F Bator III.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Tao, a Chinese word, simply means a way of living. The Tao for Now by Eugene F Bator III is a non-fiction work that aims at asking questions, answering them, and setting us on a path of self-discovery and self-realization. In this book, the author makes it clear that the theories discussed are his own ideas. He lists what makes up the human being as the body, mind, spirit, and heart (BMSH). The book is divided into five chapters. Each discusses an aspect of being a human being. The final chapter is the conclusion. 

Beginning with the body, the author introduces us to the basic physical workings of the body. He strengthens the need for exercise and healthy food, as what we eat is incorporated into our bodies. He also gives tips on working effectively in your workplace. It is not always about the pay. He does not fail to shed light on issues like the importance of family life, the advantages of communication, the benefits and costs of technology, and so much more. Moving on, he explains the mind. Mental awareness, unlike physical awareness, is the most important and difficult aspect to master. A lot of people go through fear, anxiety, and depression (FAD) cycles, which have a stronghold over them and render them unproductive. The author gives an in-depth explanation of each of them as well as ways to tackle them. 

Coming to the spiritual aspect, the stage where we speak in total and honest truth. He tells us that this aspect is where we gain a total understanding of ourselves and life in general. The forms in which this understanding can take place are also discussed. Last but not least, is the heart. It is discussed with forgiveness, love, death, and others. 

It is not every day we come across books like this. What drew me in was the title of the book. I did not understand what the word "tao" meant. I looked it up, and when I got the meaning, I decided to begin my reading. This book is a classic. The book's plot is unique. The author did say at the beginning that this book was a result of his ideas, but I did not believe him until I started reading. I had never heard of the BMSH Theory before, but after reading this, I was able to apply it to what I knew about life. Anyone still confused about any part of their life can read this. Understanding is assured after reading it. 

The book is easily understandable as the grammar used was simple, so people of all castes would have no difficulty understanding it. I also liked the title and cover of the book. It is quite catchy. I also noticed that the author tried to keep his chapters short while passing on his message, which I appreciate. Long chapters can be quite a turn-off.

The only thing I disliked about this book was that I found it monotonous during my reading. It lacked zest, the ability to hold a reader's interest. I found myself struggling to finish the chapters. Another thing I noticed was that some of the chapters passed across the same message, so they could have been better off being merged as one. I understand that this could have been the writer's way of creating emphasis, but to me, it just increased the overall number of pages in the book. I discovered some minor errors. They did not interfere with my reading process, though. 

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars for the reasons listed above. The book was a professionally edited one. It is a wonderful book. I recommend it to all those interested in self-discovery and self-realization, and also those who like non-fictional works.

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[Blessing E]

Superbly written review that explored the core concepts of the novel. I know know whether to read this book or not. A book about self discovery

[nwankwo chibuchi]

Beautiful review. The path on self-discovery and self-realization is one we all need to walk to get ahead in life. The author has done an amazing job by taking the reader on that path.

[Judy46]

Beautiful review. The path on self-discovery and self-realization is one we all need to walk to get ahead in life. The author has done an amazing job by taking the reader on that path.

Thank you and thanks for stopping by.

[Judy46]

Superbly written review that explored the core concepts of the novel. I know know whether to read this book or not. A book about self discovery

Thank you. It is worth the read.