Review by Nadia Ansari -- The Secrets To Living A Fanta...

[Nadia Ansari]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life..." by Dr. Allen Lycka & Harriet Tinka.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life by Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka is a story of courage and determination of the two survivors whose lives have been changed dramatically by some overwhelming and shocking events. However, the two individuals embrace the devastating challenges as turning points in their lives rather than be devastated and shattered. In the course of action, they discover the secrets to living a fantastic life through ‘13 Metaphorical Golden Pearls.’ In this book, the authors try to share these gems with the readers to motivate them towards positive transformation and more rational approach in life if they pass through some bad conditions. The book is beautifully composed of thirteen chapters. Each chapter starts with a motivational quote following a simple and relevant story. This approach inspires the readers and turns the whole process a fun read.

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The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life by Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka is all about the ‘near- death experiences’ of the two individuals and how they come back to life with a greater sense of empowerment and love. Dr. Allen Lycka is a world class dermatologist and philanthropist whose life collapsed when he was diagnosed with a disease known as ALS in 2003. On the other hand, Harriet Tinka the co- author of the book is a youth counselor and a former Vogue model who also endured a traumatic scenario of being abducted, stabbed and finally left behind to die. However, neither of the two individuals is destroyed by these experiences. Their conditions lead them to a whole new philosophy of life and courage. It becomes their mission to motivate, guide and help others to come out of adverse conditions. For this purpose they define the ‘13 Golden Pearls’ of human existence. The real pearls are always tentative, exquisite, mesmerizing and priceless. This is the reason why the authors use ‘pearl’ as a metaphor to describe the 13 magical healing processes.

The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life by Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka is an interesting read in so many ways. For example, fictional characters and stories are developed to better portray different human experiences while highlighting key points of the chapters. So, it is important to understand, the stories that are mentioned in the book are not strictly limited to the personal life experiences of the authors.

Next to it, the conversational approach between the authors while portraying the moral of the story at the end of each chapter is another fascinating aspect of the book. It gives this book a more friendly and relaxing style of communication with the readers. Last but not the least; the authors also try to illustrate their ideas through simple diagrams like the explanation of a Japanese word ‘ikigai’ with the help of an illustration in chapter 5.

Basically, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life by Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka points out a bitter reality of life; everybody has to face challenges in life in one way or another. However, the important point is not what happens to you but it is more important to understand how you should react to the situation. So the book is an inspirational source for all those who want to rise and overcome their sorrows. It is all about adopting a new mindset towards positivity and self- courage.

What I like the most about this book is the perfect arrangement and flow of the stories. These are flawless and worth read, indeed. Additionally, I hardly find any error in the course of reading. This is the reason why I rate this book 4 out of 4. Furthermore, I will recommend it to the readers who really wish to conquer their problems. Even if the readers just try one gem; their life will be surely enhanced.

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