Official Review: Magic Blue Rocks by April Shprintz

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Re: Official Review: Magic Blue Rocks by April Shprintz

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I think everyone should read this book. I am looking forward to digging into this novel to be enlightened and inspired and motivated by the author’s real story about believing oneself. We need this especially during this trying times where we are in different levels of anxiety and doubt ourselves that we can pull through pull thorough above the financial difficulties brought about by the pandemic. Congrats to the author for sharing her life and insights in this positive book.
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The book comes free today, the author's birthday. That's walking the talk about generosity! Now I have to know about those magic rocks. Happy June Birthday, April! Now I wonder about that name, too.
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I found it interesting and can relate in part with the author's story.
I also agree with the idea of being inspired by real stories. Sometimes, this simply help us to create our own story as well.
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Sounds like an inspiring read demonstrating the power of using your abilities and the abilities of others to the fullest. Sphrintz sounds very knowledgeable and wise.
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I read the first story in this book and was immediately hooked! It is easy to see how the author wanted to change her situation from being "poor" to not having to worry about money. This will certainly be an inspiring read. Congrats to the author on BOTD! :)
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I agree with the premise of this book and the author's beliefs about success. The author's description of success being primarily driven through a support system reminds me of how many famous people I have seen receive an award and first thank their moms for their support. I myself have had issue with receiving support from family members in my pursuits, but like the author I know that I will have the support that I need in the future.
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Post by Abdul-Aziz Jibril »

To me it is a great pleasure to have come across this book, the writer admonishes her readers to conquer their fears, think and act beyond their obstacles and always be a focus on their goals.
There is no life without problems but the best thing is to find means and ways to conquer them.
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I personally believe success is a collective effort, and I agree with Shprintz that that is attainable when you invest in yourself and with other people. Maybe the book isn't just about the things one must follow to be successful or succeed in one's field or area, and it may be mostly about Shprintz experience, I hope I'm right with this assumption, because I'd like to read other perspectives from experts like psychologist or sociologist and business tycoons or other known business persons if this book were it.
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I think I read a book like this in city college but it looks very similar to this but that one numbed me down really bad . It was hard to read like it was insane . I hope this will go a lot smoother
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I expected the content of the book to be very different when I first read the title of the book. But after reading your review, I think the author could not have chosen a more fitting title. I like the fact that the author uses personal anecdotes from very early in her life. The two main topics she talks about, believing in oneself and having others believe in oneself, are such important points, especially in a world which seems to center around efficiency and profit most of the time. Thanks for the great review!
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I just finished reading the sample, and I'm teary-eyed.
Her childhood story reminds me of the Wright Brothers.
These inventors were clever at a young age, and I can see April was the same.
I was reluctant to read the book because I thought it's about healing crystals and spirituality.
Thank you for clearing my doubts with your review.
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What a clever author! The title is interesting. April's life proves that believing in one's self is the key to your ultimate goal.
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Post by Michelle Marlowe »

Just by reading this review,I can tell the books teaches a lot about life and that we can overcome no matter what!!There's nothing I love more than well written books so you definitely know what's my go to next book.
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Just by reading this book review,I can tell this book teaches a lot about life and overcoming.
Now we definitely know my go to next book
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Oh, I thought this was going to be a children's book when I read the title. I still don't know what the magic blue rocks has got to do with motivation and success, but I guess I need to read it to know.
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