Review of Finding The Millionth Monkey

[Pablo Josue Mendia]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Finding The Millionth Monkey" by Christopher Murphy.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Finding The Millionth Monkey: Life after Self-Help Books! by Christopher Murphy’s edited Kindle version is a spirituality guide to help us be “the Millionth Monkey in the Great Shift in Consciousness,” a phrase suggesting that once individuals adopt something, it rapidly spreads to everyone else. The book’s title wittily points out how self-help books have affected us and how we can alter our behaviors and views for a shift in the collective consciousness.

Unlike most books, each section is a “Premise” beginning with a problem. Then, thoughts, questions, answers, and afterthoughts follow them. Some include comments, paradoxes, and musings. Also, as we read each premise, we become more self-aware. So, reading it linearly is recommended.

Moreover, the book has a “Participages” section, with questions that allow us to deeply reflect on one’s emotional, psychological, financial, and social state of living. Lastly, the book has four indices with meditations and an explanation of "an attitude of pure appreciation for what is."

In this book, you will read about self-awareness, self-improvement, choice and responsibility, the nature of duality, accepting grief, the benefits of one’s “IS-ness,” attitudinal shifts, creating our reality, connecting with a “Higher Self,” the problem of evil, happiness, fear, desire, attachment, and more. The book also has practical lessons, such as not letting experts or role models make you feel inferior, letting go of fear, and embracing more spirituality.

What is “God-ness/Great Spirit/All-That-Is”? Can we be fully responsible for our lives? Does life have a purpose? Do you feel “On a Mission”? What do we need for “total NOW-ness”? What is the “Infinite within us”? Why should happiness not be dependent? Are love and fear mutually exclusive? How do we connect to “All-That-Is”? How do we shift from “want-desire-attachment” to “appreciatude”? Is there a collective superconscious? Should life be dominated by “Ego-factors”? Is believing in a particular religion or deity beneficial? If you read this book, you will think deeply about these questions and others.

I love Murphy’s “Dolphin Meditation,” which was the most vivid. I also enjoyed Murphy’s view that people misunderstand happiness, which is more like the practice of it and not a goal. I learned a Latin phrase, Fortis et Hospitalis (“Tough but Kind”), which is his family’s motto. Moreover, I liked that it emphasized getting rid of our neediness, addiction, and attachment outcomes, unlike Eastern religions that profess to remove all desire. Lastly, Murphy’s book raises awareness of how the self-help industry feeds on readers’ lack of “OK-ness.”

I disliked that the “Participages” have many questions without instructions on whether readers are on the right track. Some will like the participages if they want to do the self-improvement work, while others will dislike it if they need more guidance. However, my dislike was not strong enough to justify reducing the book’s rating.

I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to readers who wish to be more spiritual and adapt to spirituality. This book may not be suitable for religious readers. For readers questioning their religion or faith, this read can show them a spiritual path that better suits their lives.

Note to readers: This book had a previous version with grammatical errors. However, this new and improved version is well-edited and has fixed most of its errors. Because of these changes, my review reflects the improvements that the book has made in its new and current format.

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[Williams Jaden]

Finding The Millionth Monkey: Life after Self-Help Books! by Christopher Murphy offers a clever and thoughtful approach to spirituality. It challenges readers to move beyond the typical self-help formula and become part of a larger collective transformation. By embracing personal growth, Murphy suggests we can contribute to a broader shift in consciousness, inspiring change in ourselves and those around us.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

This review provides an insightful and informative overview of "Finding The Millionth Monkey: Life after Self-Help Books!" by Christopher Murphy. The reviewer highlights the unique structure of the book, with each section presenting a problem followed by thoughts, questions, and reflections. They appreciate how the book fosters self-awareness and suggest reading it linearly for the best experience.

The Participages section is also praised for its deep reflection questions, allowing readers to engage with their emotions and various aspects of life. The book covers a range of topics, including self-improvement, spirituality, happiness, fear, and attachment, providing practical lessons and thought-provoking questions.

The reviewer personally enjoyed Murphy's Dolphin Meditation and his perspective on happiness as a practice rather than a goal. They also appreciate the book's emphasis on letting go of neediness and attachments. However, they mention that some readers may find the Participages section lacking clear instructions.

Overall, the review rates "Finding The Millionth Monkey: Life after Self-Help Books!" 5 out of 5 stars and recommends it to those seeking spiritual growth and a different outlook on life. The book is noted to be well-edited and improved from previous versions, addressing grammatical errors. It is suggested that religious readers may not find it as suitable, but for those questioning their faith, it offers an alternative spiritual path.

Based on this review, "Finding The Millionth Monkey: Life after Self-Help Books!" appears to be a highly recommended read for individuals interested in personal growth and spirituality. Gripping tension, kept me on the edge of my seat.

[Joe Alex 2]

The idea of exploring deep questions about life, happiness, and spirituality through practical lessons and reflections intrigues me. I appreciate how the book challenges traditional self-help ideas and emphasizes self-awareness and letting go of attachment. The inclusion of participatory sections for reflection also feels like a thoughtful touch, though I might find the lack of guidance a bit challenging. Based on this review, I’m interested in reading it to see how it approaches the concept of spirituality in a way that’s less tied to religion.