Review of Things To Keep

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Review of Things To Keep

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Things To Keep" by Joshua McKenney.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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Things to Keep: Things to Remember, written by Joshua McKenney, is a collection of the author's Instagram posts, and it aims to inspire people to take decisive actions towards actualizing their goals, provide emotional support to those hurting, and practically offer helpful tips about life and living.

The book's presentation is quite appealing. On each page, you have the frame of an Instagram chat with "Thread" text woven through the right-hand end of the frame. That was innovative! Again, each post is concise, making it easier to comprehend the messages. The language was simple, and the author's tone was engaging and soothing.

I benefited from the motivational and educational tips offered in this short read. I was encouraged by the urge to take a step—to stop procrastinating and start taking the steps towards actualizing those targets I have always aimed at. It was also comforting to know that people closing the door on someone doesn't mean that the person is worthless; it just shows they do not yet recognize the greatness personified standing before them.

However, I wasn't comfortable with the author's statement that while God "elevates" me, those around me would be "limited." I found that note controversial, selfish, unhealthy, and of no motivational or educational worth. Also, I suggest another round of editing for this book, as I found some grammatical errors in it.

I rate Things to Keep: Things to Remember four out of five stars for the helpful tips and the book's appealing layout. It lost one star due to the aforementioned concerns. Overall, this was an interesting read. Although some of the tips were not new to me, they still struck some chord with me, energizing me to keep grinding harder towards actualizing my goals.

I recommend this book to Christians in bad situations who need to be reminded that God is still in control, is aware of their predicament, is preparing a better future for them, will provide them with their rightful spouses, and will bless the works of their hands. In addition, readers who won't mind the mentions of God and faith should find some tips in this book helpful.

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Maduabuchi Eze wrote: 05 Oct 2023, 12:00 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Things To Keep" by Joshua McKenney.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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Things to Keep: Things to Remember, written by Joshua McKenney, is a collection of the author's Instagram posts, and it aims to inspire people to take decisive actions towards actualizing their goals, provide emotional support to those hurting, and practically offer helpful tips about life and living.

The book's presentation is quite appealing. On each page, you have the frame of an Instagram chat with "Thread" text woven through the right-hand end of the frame. That was innovative! Again, each post is concise, making it easier to comprehend the messages. The language was simple, and the author's tone was engaging and soothing.

I benefited from the motivational and educational tips offered in this short read. I was encouraged by the urge to take a step—to stop procrastinating and start taking the steps towards actualizing those targets I have always aimed at. It was also comforting to know that people closing the door on someone doesn't mean that the person is worthless; it just shows they do not yet recognize the greatness personified standing before them.

However, I wasn't comfortable with the author's statement that while God "elevates" me, those around me would be "limited." I found that note controversial, selfish, unhealthy, and of no motivational or educational worth. Also, I suggest another round of editing for this book, as I found some grammatical errors in it.

I rate Things to Keep: Things to Remember four out of five stars for the helpful tips and the book's appealing layout. It lost one star due to the aforementioned concerns. Overall, this was an interesting read. Although some of the tips were not new to me, they still struck some chord with me, energizing me to keep grinding harder towards actualizing my goals.

I recommend this book to Christians in bad situations who need to be reminded that God is still in control, is aware of their predicament, is preparing a better future for them, will provide them with their rightful spouses, and will bless the works of their hands. In addition, readers who won't mind the mentions of God and faith should find some tips in this book helpful.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review of "Things to Keep: Things to Remember" by Joshua McKenney. Your feedback provides valuable insights into the book's content and presentation.

It's great to hear that you found the book's presentation appealing and innovative, particularly the Instagram chat frame and the concise posts. The simplicity of language and the engaging and soothing tone of the author were also appreciated, making the messages more accessible to readers.Your overall rating of four out of five stars, along with your recommendation for Christians in challenging situations and readers open to mentions of God and faith, provides a clear perspective on the book's strengths and areas that could be refined. Thank you for sharing your insights and your willingness to highlight both the positive aspects and the points of concern in your review!
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Post by Alexander Victoria »

This is an awesome review and I loved how honest you were about your likes and dislikes. I liked the author thought of putting together his different motivational posts into a novel. Wonderful review you have there!
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This is an insightful and honest review.
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