Review of Unshackled
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Review of Unshackled
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Unshackled" by Basil Sparks.]
There are times when we feel disappointed and frustrated with our lives. A sense of lack of purpose creeps in. We feel lost and directionless. We convince ourselves of lies that keep us trapped, defeated, and shackled. In his book Unshackled, author Basil Sparks attempts to break these shackles by telling motivational stories of people he has known. He picks one topic, one limiting thought, picks an African proverb that coveys wisdom debunking that negative thought, and explains it using stories of people around him. Most often the stories are of the author himself. Sparks tells stories that are relatable and useful for understanding deep philosophical thoughts.
The book is very well-structured. The author maintains a conversational style and engages his readers in meaningful dialogues. The proverbs are easy to identify with. They are simple yet powerful reminders of how negative, delimiting thoughts keep our minds from spiritual growth and peace.
Christian readers will benefit most from reading this book. Although the general philosophical musings in the book apply to all readers including non-religious readers, the author writes from a perspective of Christianity. He uses references and stories from the bible, making it more relevant for believing Christians.
What I loved the most about the book were the coach’s corner and reflection questions at the end of each chapter. It was a spiritually rich experience trying to ask myself those questions and reflecting on my thoughts.
There was nothing that I disliked about the book. However, I feel that some readers might find the author’s views on certain topics a bit disagreeable. For example, the author does not clearly state his views on homosexuality but alludes to his reservations on the topic. Some readers might sense the author’s displeasure about things that are often considered ungodly.
Overall, I loved reading the book. There were some powerful thoughts that I found myself reading over and over. The book is professionally edited. There were no grammatical issues. I see no reason to rate the book any lower than 5 out of 5 stars.
As I said earlier, the book is more suitable for religious Christian readers. So that is the main audience I would recommend the book to. If readers from other faiths feel okay to skip the biblical references and focus on spiritual thoughts, they can give this book a try. Non-religious readers or readers not inclined spiritually should pass this book.
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Unshackled
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There are times when we feel disappointed and frustrated with our lives. A sense of lack of purpose creeps in. We feel lost and directionless. We convince ourselves of lies that keep us trapped, defeated, and shackled. In his book Unshackled, author Basil Sparks attempts to break these shackles by telling motivational stories of people he has known. He picks one topic, one limiting thought, picks an African proverb that coveys wisdom debunking that negative thought, and explains it using stories of people around him. Most often the stories are of the author himself. Sparks tells stories that are relatable and useful for understanding deep philosophical thoughts.
The book is very well-structured. The author maintains a conversational style and engages his readers in meaningful dialogues. The proverbs are easy to identify with. They are simple yet powerful reminders of how negative, delimiting thoughts keep our minds from spiritual growth and peace.
Christian readers will benefit most from reading this book. Although the general philosophical musings in the book apply to all readers including non-religious readers, the author writes from a perspective of Christianity. He uses references and stories from the bible, making it more relevant for believing Christians.
What I loved the most about the book were the coach’s corner and reflection questions at the end of each chapter. It was a spiritually rich experience trying to ask myself those questions and reflecting on my thoughts.
There was nothing that I disliked about the book. However, I feel that some readers might find the author’s views on certain topics a bit disagreeable. For example, the author does not clearly state his views on homosexuality but alludes to his reservations on the topic. Some readers might sense the author’s displeasure about things that are often considered ungodly.
Overall, I loved reading the book. There were some powerful thoughts that I found myself reading over and over. The book is professionally edited. There were no grammatical issues. I see no reason to rate the book any lower than 5 out of 5 stars.
As I said earlier, the book is more suitable for religious Christian readers. So that is the main audience I would recommend the book to. If readers from other faiths feel okay to skip the biblical references and focus on spiritual thoughts, they can give this book a try. Non-religious readers or readers not inclined spiritually should pass this book.
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Unshackled
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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