Review of Butterfly Awakens
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Review of Butterfly Awakens
[Following is a volunteer review of "Butterfly Awakens" by Meg Nocero.]
The author describes their journey through depression, anxiety, and grief after their mother passed away from cancer. They describe their journey out of these feelings into a more positive outlook on life.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5. It was an incredibly eye-opening book. I felt connected to the author as they described feelings and life experiences that were not so different from my own after my father's death from cancer. It encouraged me to face my feelings associated with this time and start on my own 'journey to bliss', as the author called it.
The first third of the book is quite emotionally intense. It was difficult to read through the struggles faced by the author and their family during their mother's illness, as it was described so well that I felt almost as if I had experienced it with the author. That being said, for anyone that may be sensitive to them, there is a detailed description of death, depression, and cancer.
I really liked the writing style as it made me feel like I was just chatting with the author. This made me feel very connected throughout the book. The author used speech very effectively to immerse us in her story. For example, when describing a visit to her mother who was in the hospital, the speech conveyed the emotions of the experience very effectively. I also liked the quotes that were sprinkled throughout the book. They all encouraged me to think. My favourite was from James Allen - "A man's mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it must bring forth. If no useful seeds are put into it, then an abundance of useless weed seeds will fall therein and will continue to produce their kind." This particular quote is my favourite as, for me, it encompasses the teachings of the author. If you are not willing to weed through your flaws, you will not have capacity to plant the seeds of your dreams.
The grammar could be improved in some areas, as it felt like some sentences were too long. But this is only a minor improvement; overall, the book was insightful and inspiring. I have recommended it to family members who are currently struggling with grief. But I would also recommend it to anyone reading this review. Although the focus of the book is on grief from death, it also describes relationship struggles and career changes. The author makes it clear that the book is suitable for anyone going through any sort of change in their lives. It can inspire and motivate any sort of personal growth. The book ends with "now it's time for all of us to fly!". After such an emotional rollercoaster, it was a very impactful ending as it left me inspired to put the book's teachings into practice.
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Butterfly Awakens
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The author describes their journey through depression, anxiety, and grief after their mother passed away from cancer. They describe their journey out of these feelings into a more positive outlook on life.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5. It was an incredibly eye-opening book. I felt connected to the author as they described feelings and life experiences that were not so different from my own after my father's death from cancer. It encouraged me to face my feelings associated with this time and start on my own 'journey to bliss', as the author called it.
The first third of the book is quite emotionally intense. It was difficult to read through the struggles faced by the author and their family during their mother's illness, as it was described so well that I felt almost as if I had experienced it with the author. That being said, for anyone that may be sensitive to them, there is a detailed description of death, depression, and cancer.
I really liked the writing style as it made me feel like I was just chatting with the author. This made me feel very connected throughout the book. The author used speech very effectively to immerse us in her story. For example, when describing a visit to her mother who was in the hospital, the speech conveyed the emotions of the experience very effectively. I also liked the quotes that were sprinkled throughout the book. They all encouraged me to think. My favourite was from James Allen - "A man's mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it must bring forth. If no useful seeds are put into it, then an abundance of useless weed seeds will fall therein and will continue to produce their kind." This particular quote is my favourite as, for me, it encompasses the teachings of the author. If you are not willing to weed through your flaws, you will not have capacity to plant the seeds of your dreams.
The grammar could be improved in some areas, as it felt like some sentences were too long. But this is only a minor improvement; overall, the book was insightful and inspiring. I have recommended it to family members who are currently struggling with grief. But I would also recommend it to anyone reading this review. Although the focus of the book is on grief from death, it also describes relationship struggles and career changes. The author makes it clear that the book is suitable for anyone going through any sort of change in their lives. It can inspire and motivate any sort of personal growth. The book ends with "now it's time for all of us to fly!". After such an emotional rollercoaster, it was a very impactful ending as it left me inspired to put the book's teachings into practice.
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Butterfly Awakens
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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