What do you think could be improved in this book?

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Re: What do you think could be improved in this book?

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Bradley Twesten wrote: 16 Feb 2024, 12:11 Kudos to those that offered some critique. Too many "It was perfect" comments. I found some editing errors. "Furry" gave me a good laugh when "fury" was the intended word. Clearly opposite emotions evoked by the difference in those two words.

I didn't care for all of the callouts. In the Kindlebook version, nearly every screen shot had the emphasized callouts. It broke up the flow too much. I wanted to get through the book without the constant distraction.
OK I have to go through my annotations to see if I picked up on “furry” rather than “fury.” That cracked me up! Maybe it was fixed before I got there - but I am totally tempted to check. And I’m with you that the frequency of callouts served as a distraction, especially when they had formatting issues, as happened for me at least once when reading with Kindle.
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The book does not cover very specific issues. It covers a broader problem and gives no specific solution. So if you're looking for a one stop shop to cure despair, this is not the solution as it just describes mere fact, rather than solve the issue.
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One area for improvement in "Fireproof Happiness" could be to reduce the repetition of certain topics. While reinforcing key concepts can be beneficial, excessive repetition may become tiresome for some readers and detract from the overall reading experience. Diversifying the exploration of themes and providing a greater variety of perspectives could also enhance the book's appeal and relevance to a wider audience. Additionally, incorporating more practical examples or case studies could further illustrate the application of the book's principles in real-life situations, deepening readers' understanding and engagement.
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I honestly do not think there is anything that needs to be improved in this book.
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I found the book to be utterly captivating and flawless, with no aspect that I would change or improve. From start to finish, I was thoroughly engaged and inspired, and I couldn't find any fault or weakness in the writing.
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I was thoroughly impressed with the book and couldn't find any flaws or aspects that I didn't enjoy.
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I absolutely loved everything about this book I don't think there is a criticism.
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