Review of The Soul of an Eagle
Posted: 25 May 2022, 04:56
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Soul of an Eagle" by Edmond E. Frank.]
After a terrible accident in 1992, forty-five-year-old Jeff ends up in the ICU, suffering from blood clots in his lungs. This was where he would meet the dreadful reality that would seek every man. The reality of death to Jeff at that point was on a bargaining platform. He was only given another chance under certain conditions, which, when breached, would inevitably call his soul to the world beyond. But what happens when this contract seems to change everything Jeff believes to be life? Would he be able to keep his part of the deal with death? Or would he end up as "gore that some poor, minimum-wage bastard has to clean up?" This is left for the reader to unravel.
The Soul of an Eagle by Edmond E. Frank is a blend of both a biographical and a narrative of the author's life. Jeff had a pitiable and demeaning view of his life from when he was just a four-year-old orphan, and this extended to his twenty-five years of marriage to Meg. More than just surviving death's encounter and being given another chance to live, Jeff's story was written in honor of the opportunity presented to him and his judicious utilization. I believe that The Soul of an Eagle is a mirror of life in the face of death. It was a test of all he ever stood for and believed in, including his twenty-five years of marriage.
The Soul of an Eagle is not a religious book. The content did not entail the propagation of any specific religious beliefs. It was majorly a combination of life's truth in the face of reality, overcoming fears and unhealthy relationships, learning to be an excellent individual to yourself and society, and most importantly, understanding the creative power you possess. This is one significant aspect of the book that I liked.
Edmond E. Frank gave a very elaborate view of relationships, starting from his first marriage to Meg. Jeff had a lot of experience with women and relationships. I'm stating this because the writer highlighted this in his acknowledgment. So I believe I'm not disclosing too much information about the book. The relationship aspect of this book was intelligently constructed, thereby giving adequate information on how to build successful relationships, getting over a divorce/heartbreak, expectations from a spouse, and suggestions on how to seek help and counseling. Vital information about the sexual relationship between couples was also included. I find this part of the book very educational.
The only aspect of this book that seemed to discourage my reading was its confusing prologue. I used the word "confusing" because I didn't exactly get the flow of what the author was communicating. But as I read on, I was able to bridge the gap in my understanding. I may request some clarity from the author at that point. That's the only negative aspect for me.
My rating of this book is 4 out of 4 stars. I find the content well deserving of this rating. There were only a few errors in the book, so assimilating the content was not an issue. I recommend this book to couples, lovers, or divorcees. This book would also benefit those who require an innate understanding of life's lessons. The explicit content of the book is not suitable for younger readers.
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After a terrible accident in 1992, forty-five-year-old Jeff ends up in the ICU, suffering from blood clots in his lungs. This was where he would meet the dreadful reality that would seek every man. The reality of death to Jeff at that point was on a bargaining platform. He was only given another chance under certain conditions, which, when breached, would inevitably call his soul to the world beyond. But what happens when this contract seems to change everything Jeff believes to be life? Would he be able to keep his part of the deal with death? Or would he end up as "gore that some poor, minimum-wage bastard has to clean up?" This is left for the reader to unravel.
The Soul of an Eagle by Edmond E. Frank is a blend of both a biographical and a narrative of the author's life. Jeff had a pitiable and demeaning view of his life from when he was just a four-year-old orphan, and this extended to his twenty-five years of marriage to Meg. More than just surviving death's encounter and being given another chance to live, Jeff's story was written in honor of the opportunity presented to him and his judicious utilization. I believe that The Soul of an Eagle is a mirror of life in the face of death. It was a test of all he ever stood for and believed in, including his twenty-five years of marriage.
The Soul of an Eagle is not a religious book. The content did not entail the propagation of any specific religious beliefs. It was majorly a combination of life's truth in the face of reality, overcoming fears and unhealthy relationships, learning to be an excellent individual to yourself and society, and most importantly, understanding the creative power you possess. This is one significant aspect of the book that I liked.
Edmond E. Frank gave a very elaborate view of relationships, starting from his first marriage to Meg. Jeff had a lot of experience with women and relationships. I'm stating this because the writer highlighted this in his acknowledgment. So I believe I'm not disclosing too much information about the book. The relationship aspect of this book was intelligently constructed, thereby giving adequate information on how to build successful relationships, getting over a divorce/heartbreak, expectations from a spouse, and suggestions on how to seek help and counseling. Vital information about the sexual relationship between couples was also included. I find this part of the book very educational.
The only aspect of this book that seemed to discourage my reading was its confusing prologue. I used the word "confusing" because I didn't exactly get the flow of what the author was communicating. But as I read on, I was able to bridge the gap in my understanding. I may request some clarity from the author at that point. That's the only negative aspect for me.
My rating of this book is 4 out of 4 stars. I find the content well deserving of this rating. There were only a few errors in the book, so assimilating the content was not an issue. I recommend this book to couples, lovers, or divorcees. This book would also benefit those who require an innate understanding of life's lessons. The explicit content of the book is not suitable for younger readers.
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The Soul of an Eagle
View: on Bookshelves
