Review by Readerjorge -- The Mindset by Ace Bowers
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Review by Readerjorge -- The Mindset by Ace Bowers
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Mindset" by Ace Bowers.]
At first The Mindset by Ace Bowers caught my attention because I found the story of a man who became a millionaire in five years attractive, going from being a janitor to working in Silicon Valley. However, I would say that this is a memory of a man who lived in a dysfunctional home and overcame hardships in a very difficult childhood. Although everyone's life is obviously different, when you face life with an appropriate mindset you can get tough situations over. That is what the book is about.
Ace Bowers was the third child of a couple who married very young, they were sweetheart in high school. Bowers' home was very unstable, his mother had psychological problems and never wanted to be treated. His older brother took criminal paths and went to jail many times. His sister was his support in a home where their parents fought and drank alcohol almost every day. In that adverse environment, the author endured poverty and witnessed facts that a child should not see.
Bowers deprived himself of experiences that most children and teenagers want to do, such as inviting friends home or talking about his family because he lived with the fear that his friends would discover the truth about his life.
The author tells his adversities to study and work. One of the most striking parts is how he has to fight to be hired for a job and accept being a janitor, hiding his pride. Then he continues to struggle and improve his financial situation little by little until he earns enough income to support his family.
The book is written remarkably with realism and feelings that encourage readers to want to move forward in the story. I think there is potential content for a good plot for a movie. When I was barely in the middle of the book, I already thought it was worth it. I liked the frankness and sincerity with which the author told his experiences, regardless of whether or not I always agreed with his behavior.
This is an emotional biography, with a lot of drama, Bowers expresses with the heart, emphasizes love. Several times I had to hold back tears. It is inevitable to read a story like that and not think about your own, in terms of family and life difficulties.
I liked that the focus of the book was not a recipe or a method to become a millionaire, but only a motivating memory of someone who went through many vicissitudes and could continue. I loved the manner Bowers organized the book, dividing it into chapters and dedicating some to loved ones such as his wife, his brother and his friends. Through a simple narrative, he revealed some hidden truths of his life without any constraint.
Definitely, this was a beautiful book that brought me about a lot of sensitivity and empathy with the author. I couldn't find anything I disliked. Without a doubt, this was an encouraging reading that left inspiring messages about the attitude and mentality required to focus and deal with problems, surpass them and move on.
I enjoyed this book, it was full of feelings about everyday moments that anyone might have to live. It is well edited, I only found a typo. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I think it is suitable for any audience and I recommend it to those who like to read about motivational memories about life issues.
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The Mindset
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The Mindset
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At first The Mindset by Ace Bowers caught my attention because I found the story of a man who became a millionaire in five years attractive, going from being a janitor to working in Silicon Valley. However, I would say that this is a memory of a man who lived in a dysfunctional home and overcame hardships in a very difficult childhood. Although everyone's life is obviously different, when you face life with an appropriate mindset you can get tough situations over. That is what the book is about.
Ace Bowers was the third child of a couple who married very young, they were sweetheart in high school. Bowers' home was very unstable, his mother had psychological problems and never wanted to be treated. His older brother took criminal paths and went to jail many times. His sister was his support in a home where their parents fought and drank alcohol almost every day. In that adverse environment, the author endured poverty and witnessed facts that a child should not see.
Bowers deprived himself of experiences that most children and teenagers want to do, such as inviting friends home or talking about his family because he lived with the fear that his friends would discover the truth about his life.
The author tells his adversities to study and work. One of the most striking parts is how he has to fight to be hired for a job and accept being a janitor, hiding his pride. Then he continues to struggle and improve his financial situation little by little until he earns enough income to support his family.
The book is written remarkably with realism and feelings that encourage readers to want to move forward in the story. I think there is potential content for a good plot for a movie. When I was barely in the middle of the book, I already thought it was worth it. I liked the frankness and sincerity with which the author told his experiences, regardless of whether or not I always agreed with his behavior.
This is an emotional biography, with a lot of drama, Bowers expresses with the heart, emphasizes love. Several times I had to hold back tears. It is inevitable to read a story like that and not think about your own, in terms of family and life difficulties.
I liked that the focus of the book was not a recipe or a method to become a millionaire, but only a motivating memory of someone who went through many vicissitudes and could continue. I loved the manner Bowers organized the book, dividing it into chapters and dedicating some to loved ones such as his wife, his brother and his friends. Through a simple narrative, he revealed some hidden truths of his life without any constraint.
Definitely, this was a beautiful book that brought me about a lot of sensitivity and empathy with the author. I couldn't find anything I disliked. Without a doubt, this was an encouraging reading that left inspiring messages about the attitude and mentality required to focus and deal with problems, surpass them and move on.
I enjoyed this book, it was full of feelings about everyday moments that anyone might have to live. It is well edited, I only found a typo. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I think it is suitable for any audience and I recommend it to those who like to read about motivational memories about life issues.
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The Mindset
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The Mindset
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
