Did this book meet your expectations?

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Did this book meet your expectations?

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This is a discussion topic for the December 2023 Book of the Month, "Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope" by Dr. Randy Ross

Did this book meet your expectations?
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The author gave a lot of insight that stayed true to the book’s title. I appreciated the distinction between being hopeful and wishful thinking. I found the gem of serendipity and the role it can play in creating happiness. Overall, I would say that the book did meet my expectations. It was a good read.
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Yes for sure it did, the author's skill are one of it's kind and I think it made me feel like it was one of my best book I ever read
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It was somewhat underwhelming, but it still gave me a positive outlook on life.
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I' have just started reading the book, and so far it's definitely a promising read! I'm not going to lie, I have high expectations from this book, and so far I have not been disappointed! I'll let you know as soon as I finish reading it!
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I believe it will. I’m currently reading it, and I have to admits it approach certainly has some creatives I never thought of before in my quest for self discovery, and overall, happiness. I think it’s a great book, but I have to finish it to know for sure.
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I was expecting a little more from it. It was more explanational that informational, which fell a little short on my expectations, but I am sure many people will still find them useful.
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Yeah all the way from the cover page i knew this is the book i wanted to read and know about it.
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Yes is the answer. The book contains useful information that help people fighting anxiety to get their life straight, and to hope for a better future.
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It not only met but exceeded my expectations. When I first picked it up, I anticipated a run-of-the-mill self-help book brimming with repetitive common-sense ideas. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it offered more than just superficial insights into the concept of hope. I can practically apply and integrate most of the ideas presented about hope into my daily life. It's not a quick fix, but I'm glad someone made a thoughful guide on how to deal with hard times using hope as an anchor.
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Vivian Writes wrote: 03 Dec 2023, 04:04 The author gave a lot of insight that stayed true to the book’s title. I appreciated the distinction between being hopeful and wishful thinking. I found the gem of serendipity and the role it can play in creating happiness. Overall, I would say that the book did meet my expectations. It was a good read.
I'm glad the book lived up to your expectations, offering valuable insights on hope versus wishful thinking and emphasizing the significance of serendipity in cultivating happiness. It sounds like a rewarding read.
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It certainly did. I, for reasons unknown, expected it to be talk about the spirituality behind happiness and hope. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that the author discussed the science behind hope and happiness which is unique. The title itself is eye-catching and that heightened my expectations and it didn't disappoint me in terms of narrative and topics.
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The writer provided valuable insights that aligned well with the book's title. I valued the clarification between having hope and engaging in wishful thinking. The exploration of serendipity as a catalyst for happiness was a standout revelation. In summary, the book lived up to my expectations and proved to be an enjoyable read.
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This book is one of the best inspirational books I have read. It exceeded all of my expectations, and I will definitely be reading it more than once.
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This book didn't just meet my expectations, but this book and the thematic role of the book impacted me immensely.

As someone who is struggling with mental health issues, and depression, I struggle with hope every day, it is a daily struggle to be happy and be hopeful.

I was so happy that I came across this book, I am currently reading it once again.
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