Review of Where You Are & How To Get There
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 02:28
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Where You Are & How To Get There" by Nolan Ryan Recker.]
Where You Are & How To Get There by Nolan Ryan Recker is a book about finding yourself, at least on the surface. It goes so much deeper than that. The book starts off from a different perspective that talks about Recker himself and sets your expectations for the entire book. Recker then goes on to fulfill those expectations over numerous chapters and various subtopics, all of them geared toward answering the question: where are you? Recker teaches the power of questions, how to ask them, and the important ones that you can ask.
I really enjoyed Recker’s style of writing. I could analyze why and talk about it in technical terms, but I think what it ultimately boils down to is that it feels like a conversation with a friend when you read this book. It has a way of reeling you in and making you interact with its content, which is something I think a lot of writers can learn from.
As for the content of the book, Recker seemed to have found the perfect blend between philosophy, self-improvement, and religion. “Ayeka” is the driving factor behind this book, and the Hebrew word means, “Where are you?” The sentiment permeates the entire piece and is explored through different lenses. I like how Recker doesn’t shy away from asking deep questions concerning how we find purpose, our views on the world, and our relationship with the Creator. My favorite chapter was “Personality,” which delves into the difference between who we are and the way we are, which is something I never thought about before.
The book also manages to talk about religion without overwhelming you with it. In fact, I think Recker goes out of his way to make sure he doesn’t alienate that part of his audience while still being able to communicate all of his points effectively. He does go deeper into those themes and topics in later chapters, but it still doesn’t feel like it’s being forced down your throat. Recker’s approach involves explaining his perspective to you and then letting you glean your own thoughts and conclusions from that, which is something I respect.
I really can’t think of anything I disliked about this book. There were a few minor errors, but they weren’t nearly enough to deter me from giving it 4 out of 4 stars. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking read that made me want to pick up something else by Recker. That being said, I recommend this to people who feel lost, less than, and also those struggling to find their purpose. I think picking this book up is a step in the right direction.
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Where You Are & How To Get There
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Where You Are & How To Get There by Nolan Ryan Recker is a book about finding yourself, at least on the surface. It goes so much deeper than that. The book starts off from a different perspective that talks about Recker himself and sets your expectations for the entire book. Recker then goes on to fulfill those expectations over numerous chapters and various subtopics, all of them geared toward answering the question: where are you? Recker teaches the power of questions, how to ask them, and the important ones that you can ask.
I really enjoyed Recker’s style of writing. I could analyze why and talk about it in technical terms, but I think what it ultimately boils down to is that it feels like a conversation with a friend when you read this book. It has a way of reeling you in and making you interact with its content, which is something I think a lot of writers can learn from.
As for the content of the book, Recker seemed to have found the perfect blend between philosophy, self-improvement, and religion. “Ayeka” is the driving factor behind this book, and the Hebrew word means, “Where are you?” The sentiment permeates the entire piece and is explored through different lenses. I like how Recker doesn’t shy away from asking deep questions concerning how we find purpose, our views on the world, and our relationship with the Creator. My favorite chapter was “Personality,” which delves into the difference between who we are and the way we are, which is something I never thought about before.
The book also manages to talk about religion without overwhelming you with it. In fact, I think Recker goes out of his way to make sure he doesn’t alienate that part of his audience while still being able to communicate all of his points effectively. He does go deeper into those themes and topics in later chapters, but it still doesn’t feel like it’s being forced down your throat. Recker’s approach involves explaining his perspective to you and then letting you glean your own thoughts and conclusions from that, which is something I respect.
I really can’t think of anything I disliked about this book. There were a few minor errors, but they weren’t nearly enough to deter me from giving it 4 out of 4 stars. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking read that made me want to pick up something else by Recker. That being said, I recommend this to people who feel lost, less than, and also those struggling to find their purpose. I think picking this book up is a step in the right direction.
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Where You Are & How To Get There
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
