Review of The Avatar Effect

[Risper Ouma Anyango]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Avatar Effect" by Ess-Jee Rautenbach.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Are you ready to discover your avatar so that you can not only live a purposeful but also a fulfilling life? If yes, then please check out the book The Avatar Effect. The author, Ess-Jee Rautenbach, is a life coach with over 12 years of experience, and he takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, purposeful living, reflections, and story-telling, therefore unlocking one's avatar. An avatar is the embodiment of one's strengths, skills, and unique qualities. 

My favourite part of the book is when the author mentions inspirational stories, sighting examples from both the Bible and modern-day successful people. He used biblical stories and celebrities to show how finding your purpose leads to embracing one's true self and fulfilment. He mentioned stories of Joseph, Job, Dwayne Johnson, Steve Jobs, and Walt Disney, among others.

One of the things I liked is that the author was straightforward and didn't deviate from the main topic of discussion. I liked this mostly when he was discussing myths and misconceptions surrounding the concept of knowing one's self. He stated the myths and also the reality of why one should know oneself. He didn't deviate from the main topic by giving unnecessary explanations. The lesson I learned from this is that knowing yourself is something you should strive for because if you do, you will live a happier life, make better choices, and understand what is necessary for you.

The book was also visually appealing and beautifully written. There are different images in the book, and they are so beautiful. The moment I laid my eyes on the book, they were the first thing I fell in love with. Not only that, but the images also align with some of the stories being narrated by the author. In simple terms, the images made this book more enjoyable. 

I also liked the reflection exercises provided at the end of every chapter. The author lists down questions for the reader to answer after every chapter, and most of them are personalised questions about what the author discusses. He also provides references to help one do extra research on every topic discussed in the book.
 
There is nothing I dislike about this book, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to anyone interested in finding their avatar, because that's the book's major focus. If you enjoy self-help books, then this book is also for you because it can help you embrace your true self and also find your purpose.

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The Avatar Effect
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[Alissa Nesson]

Sounds like a valuable book for those in need of inspiration. Thanks for your review!

[Charmaine Mahlangu]

This is a good read . It sounds like a book someone can go through before and after self discovery. Well done.