Review by John Owen -- The Mindset by Ace Bowers

[John Owen]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Mindset" by Ace Bowers.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Mindset by Ace Bowers is a memoir about Ace's life and how he worked his way from being a depressed person with so many debts and who was a heavy smoker to a successful millionaire with a satisfied life. It begins with Ace's early life and his upbringing. He was brought up in a toxic environment, with his parents always drinking alcohol and fighting. He then continues to explain how his life progressed, how he worked as a janitor paid 6 dollars per hour, how he met Yuka, who according to him changed his life for the better and who would later become his wife. It is a story of Ace breaking the barricades.

I loved the way Ace lays the foundation by giving us his background. He first gives us the dark beginnings in his life and gives us a better understanding of how it led to the downfall in his life during his adolescent years. We understand how he became a heavy smoker, why he was so bitter and introverted, and this adds gravity to what "overcoming a mindset" means. He gives us a chance to realize how difficult but possible it is to break through the barricades in life, especially when they are those built by years of living in a toxic environment.

However, I do find some flaws in the book. Ace indicates that one night when his parents were fighting (as the norm was,) he pulled out a "small Red Rider Daisy BB gun" and threatened to pull the trigger if they didn't stop fighting. That raises a lot of questions and mysteries. Where the hell did a kid get a gun? No explanation has been given throughout the book about this. Another mystery is about Ace's sister. We completely lose contact with her after she goes to college and nothing else is said about her.

Also, in the final chapters, Ace explains that this book was a way to let loose the hell in him. That looked out of the purpose of the book to me, which I believe is to encourage people who are facing hard times. In addition to that, I feel the first chapter sounds so much desperate as it dwells more on how painful life was to Ace.

I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it tells a good story of overcoming and was encouraged that everything is possible if we are ready to overcome our mindset and perspective. I also love the honesty the author portrays. I find no reason to deduct a star from my rating since it is well written and has very few minor errors.

It is well suited for those who need the motivation to break through challenges and make their life better.

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[PeterRabitt20]

It seems like the author has experienced both ends of the spectrum; the first half of his life seemed terrible, while the second half was filled with luxury. It is good that he was able to overcome his obstacles. Thanks for the review!

[John Owen]

It seems like the author has experienced both ends of the spectrum; the first half of his life seemed terrible, while the second half was filled with luxury. It is good that he was able to overcome his obstacles. Thanks for the review!

Sure. But he had to work smart to get out of the rubbles. Thanks for stopping by.

[Benson Mugweru]

The best of Ace Bowers.

[John Ogada]

So motivational account from the authors own experiences, a must read.

[John Owen]

So motivational account from the authors own experiences, a must read.

I can't agree less, thank you for your comment...

[John Owen]

The best of Ace Bowers.

I agree.

[Bradley Shelvie]

Well, change is the only constant in this world. Thanks for your review.