Review of The In-Between

[Seqhatsi Shata]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The In-Between" by Christian Espinosa.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The In-Between by Christian Espinosa is a nonfiction book encouraging us, the readers, to live our lives by acknowledging every moment of them. After his near-death incident, Espinosa experiences an enlightenment that leads him to live his life by being present in the moment. No matter how little some moments may seem, the author shares his life of appreciating both the macro-moments and the micro-moments alike.

I enjoyed reading this book, and I found it relatable for most people. As a student, I would always focus on my academics. I can barely recall what I did in my leisure time or how it felt to be around other students in times of entertainment because I was too focused on my studies. The book contains some funny anecdotes, such as those pertaining to the names ‘vugsy’ and ‘vugster.’ Reading this book was like having a conversation with the author because it is written in the first person and uses common language.

Furthermore, the narration is written in upright typography, and the author's thoughts are written in italic. The book is divided into chapters and sections. I found that this style improved my readership. Although the book shares some common themes with ‘The Smartest Person in the Room’ by the author, each book is independent, and the prior knowledge of another does not encounter the enjoyment of one.

In conclusion, I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The author shares some of his sad experiences with the global issue of COVID, which provided some consolation in knowing that this was really a global pandemic. The book also includes some tips for readers who may be interested in trying concepts such as making informed intentions. There was nothing to dislike about the book, and it was meticulously edited for grammar, as I encountered no typos. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys memoirs.

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