Review of The MISOGI Method

[Julie Basil]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The MISOGI Method" by Jody B. Miller.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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In The Misogi Method, Jody B. Miller explains the concept of a Misogi and walks the reader through how they can achieve one. Throughout the book, the author shares personal anecdotes that draw the reader in, helping the reader feel connected to her. She shares stories from her childhood as well as stories from times in her life when she faced challenges and how she used the Misogi method to grow and push herself to achieve what she previously found impossible. In her definition of a Misogi, Miller includes that it must be a task that seems impossible and has a high chance of failure. It can be something physical, but it does not have to be. She provides guidelines for how to find your Misogi, prepare for it, and reflect on how it has changed you after you have completed or attempted it. She also highlights the importance of having a support system of like-minded individuals who can act as a sounding board and encourage you throughout the process.
The book is set up in the style of a workbook, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter as well as space to record answers to each question. She also provides a list of the main ideas and key takeaways from each chapter after the reflection questions. There are interesting examples of others who have done Misogis as well. Throughout the book, there are inspirational quotes from famous individuals that relate to the themes in each chapter.
This book belongs to the genre of self-help and does contain some ideas and elements that are a bit cliched. Miller promotes herself and the TED talk she recorded throughout the book and encourages the reader to watch the TED talk to learn more. Some of the advice she gives is very general, and she does not provide a lot of details about the Misogis that she has done. At the end of the book, there is a section that is nearly as long as the book itself, with supplementary materials, including transcripts of interviews she has done with others who have completed their own Misogis, the transcript of her TED talk, and links to resources for completing your own Misogi.
All things considered, I give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. There were some original ideas and interesting anecdotes shared, but there was also an overabundance of promotional materials and a fair amount of self-help cliches. The writing was in a conversational tone, which is not unusual for a self-help book, but sometimes the informality detracted from the point that was being made. There were also typographical errors found throughout the book that were a distraction from the reading experience. If someone is interested in reading this book, I would suggest that they first watch the author’s TED talk to see if completing a Misogi is something that they are interested in, and if so, to read this book and use the journal questions as a guide for their own Misogi journey.

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[Gerry Steen]

Hi,Julie, the Misogi method sounds like a very interesting concept from the information in your review. I congratulate you for giving this book a fair review of 3 out of five stars. I am sure the author appreciates this feedback. Have a nice day.

[Sarah Zain]

I really didn't know about Misogi Method before. It's a strange concept to help oneself, but I think there are those who believe in trying it. I greatly appreciate your analysis of the book, as you have shown its aspects wonderfully, both negative and positive. Outstanding work Julie!

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The MISOGI Method" by Jody B. Miller.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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In The Misogi Method, Jody B. Miller explains the concept of a Misogi and walks the reader through how they can achieve one. Throughout the book, the author shares personal anecdotes that draw the reader in, helping the reader feel connected to her. She shares stories from her childhood as well as stories from times in her life when she faced challenges and how she used the Misogi method to grow and push herself to achieve what she previously found impossible. In her definition of a Misogi, Miller includes that it must be a task that seems impossible and has a high chance of failure. It can be something physical, but it does not have to be. She provides guidelines for how to find your Misogi, prepare for it, and reflect on how it has changed you after you have completed or attempted it. She also highlights the importance of having a support system of like-minded individuals who can act as a sounding board and encourage you throughout the process.
The book is set up in the style of a workbook, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter as well as space to record answers to each question. She also provides a list of the main ideas and key takeaways from each chapter after the reflection questions. There are interesting examples of others who have done Misogis as well. Throughout the book, there are inspirational quotes from famous individuals that relate to the themes in each chapter.

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I'm not very familiar with the concept of Misogi, but it's fascinating to hear that some people use it to achieve their goals. I always like it when the author provides self-reflection questions at the end. Too much promotion and unrelated things do make it uninteresting. Thanks for the honest review.

[Anaïs Quesson]

I was wondering whether or not to read this book. Based on your review, and especially the fact that the author self-promotes a lot, I think I will pass. Such contents will most likely annoy me ahah.
Congratulations on such a detailed and honest review, Julie. Keep up the good work!

[Anastasia Baglay]

I could not agree more with your review! Indeed, this book is though-provoking, yet not flawless. Have you seen some other books from this author? Thank you for your great job!

[Claudia Angelucci]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The MISOGI Method" by Jody B. Miller.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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In The Misogi Method, Jody B. Miller explains the concept of a Misogi and walks the reader through how they can achieve one. Throughout the book, the author shares personal anecdotes that draw the reader in, helping the reader feel connected to her. She shares stories from her childhood as well as stories from times in her life when she faced challenges and how she used the Misogi method to grow and push herself to achieve what she previously found impossible. In her definition of a Misogi, Miller includes that it must be a task that seems impossible and has a high chance of failure. It can be something physical, but it does not have to be. She provides guidelines for how to find your Misogi, prepare for it, and reflect on how it has changed you after you have completed or attempted it. She also highlights the importance of having a support system of like-minded individuals who can act as a sounding board and encourage you throughout the process.
The book is set up in the style of a workbook, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter as well as space to record answers to each question. She also provides a list of the main ideas and key takeaways from each chapter after the reflection questions. There are interesting examples of others who have done Misogis as well. Throughout the book, there are inspirational quotes from famous individuals that relate to the themes in each chapter.
This book belongs to the genre of self-help and does contain some ideas and elements that are a bit cliched. Miller promotes herself and the TED talk she recorded throughout the book and encourages the reader to watch the TED talk to learn more. Some of the advice she gives is very general, and she does not provide a lot of details about the Misogis that she has done. At the end of the book, there is a section that is nearly as long as the book itself, with supplementary materials, including transcripts of interviews she has done with others who have completed their own Misogis, the transcript of her TED talk, and links to resources for completing your own Misogi.
All things considered, I give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. There were some original ideas and interesting anecdotes shared, but there was also an overabundance of promotional materials and a fair amount of self-help cliches. The writing was in a conversational tone, which is not unusual for a self-help book, but sometimes the informality detracted from the point that was being made. There were also typographical errors found throughout the book that were a distraction from the reading experience. If someone is interested in reading this book, I would suggest that they first watch the author’s TED talk to see if completing a Misogi is something that they are interested in, and if so, to read this book and use the journal questions as a guide for their own Misogi journey.

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It's an interesting read; though, as you pointed out, it doesn't offer groundbreaking ideas, a common trait in many self-help books. I read the book and watched the TED talk. Surprisingly, I hadn't heard of Misogi before, so I did learn something. The concept is very intriguing indeed. Your review is refreshingly honest and straightforward. Well done!

[Jeff Kanda]

I have been reading some books with Japanese titles and I always love them. This book seems great. You have provided a detailed review and I enjoyed reading it!

[Jennifer Coxon]

Thank you for your detailed review. I have seen this book several times as an option, but haven't picked it up to read as I wasn't sure what a Misogi is, and still aren't completely clear. However, based on your thoughts, it was one I will give a miss. I appreciate that the author would want to refer to the TED talk, but surely if you are writing a book, the TED talk would be supplementary rather than providing you with more detail. I'm also not a huge fan of supplementary materials sections - if you needed it in the book use it, if not make reference but leave it out.

[Mari Thompson]

Misogi sounds interesting. It reminds me somewhat of the term monk. Like a person trying to reach his or her highest potential or enlightenment in life. Great review!

[Cristina-Ioana Toader]

Great review! The author's candid personal stories, covering a range of experiences, from her son's health condition to her career changes, add a relatable and compelling dimension to the narrative.

[Anu Anand]

Thank you for providing such an insightful and thorough review of 'The Misogi Method'. Your analysis effectively captures the essence of the book and highlights its strengths and areas for improvement. I appreciate your balanced critique and thoughtful examination of the content. Well done!

[Martina Sette]

I've already read this book, and I agree with you. It's a good read, not the best I've ever read, but it's still decent.

[Runan]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The MISOGI Method" by Jody B. Miller.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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In The Misogi Method, Jody B. Miller explains the concept of a Misogi and walks the reader through how they can achieve one. Throughout the book, the author shares personal anecdotes that draw the reader in, helping the reader feel connected to her. She shares stories from her childhood as well as stories from times in her life when she faced challenges and how she used the Misogi method to grow and push herself to achieve what she previously found impossible. In her definition of a Misogi, Miller includes that it must be a task that seems impossible and has a high chance of failure. It can be something physical, but it does not have to be. She provides guidelines for how to find your Misogi, prepare for it, and reflect on how it has changed you after you have completed or attempted it. She also highlights the importance of having a support system of like-minded individuals who can act as a sounding board and encourage you throughout the process.
The book is set up in the style of a workbook, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter as well as space to record answers to each question. She also provides a list of the main ideas and key takeaways from each chapter after the reflection questions. There are interesting examples of others who have done Misogis as well. Throughout the book, there are inspirational quotes from famous individuals that relate to the themes in each chapter.
This book belongs to the genre of self-help and does contain some ideas and elements that are a bit cliched. Miller promotes herself and the TED talk she recorded throughout the book and encourages the reader to watch the TED talk to learn more. Some of the advice she gives is very general, and she does not provide a lot of details about the Misogis that she has done. At the end of the book, there is a section that is nearly as long as the book itself, with supplementary materials, including transcripts of interviews she has done with others who have completed their own Misogis, the transcript of her TED talk, and links to resources for completing your own Misogi.
All things considered, I give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. There were some original ideas and interesting anecdotes shared, but there was also an overabundance of promotional materials and a fair amount of self-help cliches. The writing was in a conversational tone, which is not unusual for a self-help book, but sometimes the informality detracted from the point that was being made. There were also typographical errors found throughout the book that were a distraction from the reading experience. If someone is interested in reading this book, I would suggest that they first watch the author’s TED talk to see if completing a Misogi is something that they are interested in, and if so, to read this book and use the journal questions as a guide for their own Misogi journey.

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I think I would like to explore the “misogi method." This could be a method I could apply to complete the tasks at hand. Worth a try. I agree with you. Excessive Promotional content dulls the reading experience. That was a fun review to read. It was carefully constructed, highlighting both its positive and negative aspects.