Review of Fireproof Happiness

[MAHAD BAIG MIRZA]

In "Fireproof Happiness" by Dr. Randy Ross, you've offered a thorough exploration of the concept of hope and its transformative power, highlighting its dynamic nature and providing insights from notable figures like Viktor Frankl. I liked your review it was engaging and informative.

[Adrian Bouknight]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Fireproof Happiness" by Dr. Randy Ross.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Are you feeling as though you are stuck in a rut and that you have no way out? Are you struggling to get out of bed every morning because you are afraid of encountering more hardships? Do you wish that your life had meaning and direction? If you answered yes to the preceding questions, you might be missing a critical ingredient in your life. That ingredient is hope.

Dr. Randy Ross, in the book entitled Fireproof Happiness, defines what hope is and how we can use it to navigate through tough times. Before I read Ross' book, I thought of hope in somewhat nebulous terms. Hope was an idea that I had heard about in church. I asked Google for the meaning of hope, and it gave me the following definition: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Ross shows us that hope must be more dynamic than just a feeling or a desire. Hope must be a driving force with working parts. We must play an active role in making things happen instead of passively expecting and desiring. It is in the process of making things happen that we will find happiness. This process of making things happen is called hope. Therefore, it is through hope that we can find happiness.

Fireproof Happiness defines and illustrates the process of hope. The definition of the process includes the following elements: the work of setting inspirational goals, the will to work toward the goals by following your core values, the way that you choose to arrive at your goal by planning when, where, and how you will get there, and with whom you will embark upon this journey toward your goal. In other words, who will you draw support from?

Ross illustrates the process of creating dynamic hope through the use of metaphors, inspirational explanations, reverse engineering, and the theories of other prominent authors who have written about hope. Salient points are written in italics throughout the book.

I enjoyed reading about Viktor Frankl's writings. Frankl was a Holocaust survivor who wrote about tragic optimism. Basically, Frankl believed that one always has the freedom to choose how they will react to a tragedy.

This book was well-edited, easy to read, and inspiring. However, I found it to be somewhat repetitious. I did not find anything else to dislike about this book. I would recommend it to readers who need to find inspiration, meaning, and motivation.

I give Fireproof Happiness 5 out of 5 stars.

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Fireproof Happiness
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This book sounds like a nice story for encouragement! I know many people who struggle with depression and the strength to simply get up every day feeling content with life. I will have to keep an eye out for this book for a review opportunity! Thank you for sharing, Gerry! Your reviews are appreciated as always.

[Anaïs Quesson]

This book's themes are appealing to me. I think I could use its advice on hope, motivation and inspiration. Amazing review, as always!

[Sarah Vinchu]

I believe that this philosophical book will help alleviate a lot of our suffering. Someone with high hopes is truly full of life. It's hope that propels a person forward when faced with hardship. The review perfectly captures the essence of the book "Fireproof Happiness". Understanding this concept can lead to amazing victories. Thank you, Mr. Gerry. You've given me a new perspective on this idea. When someone is about to give up on a task, it's hoped that whispers to give it one more try, and then success follows. I'm so glad I came upon this.

[Sarah Vinchu]

I believe that this philosophical book will help alleviate a lot of our suffering. Someone with high hopes is truly full of life. It's hope that propels a person forward when faced with hardship. The review perfectly captures the essence of the book "Fireproof Happiness". Understanding this concept can lead to amazing victories. Thank you, Mr. Gerry. You've given me a new perspective on this idea. When someone is about to give up on a task, it's hoped that whispers to give it one more try, and then success follows. I'm so glad I came upon this.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Hi Gerry, you know by now that I'm also a fan of this book. Like you, before I read it, I looked at 'hope' as a Disney-type way of looking at the future. How wrong was I? This book opened my eyes to the importance of having that positive attitude that everything will turn out ok.

[ZCReviews]

This review is very well written, and I gained a lot of understanding about the book from it. I had never thought about hope in this way before. I typically view hope as a fleeting emotion that I experience occasionally, rather than something that someone can actively participate in. I would love to read more about what the author has to say.

[RJ Reviews]

This book had been an enjoyable read. The title pulled me right in and I found the author's way of writing interesting. But I agree with you, some parts do feel repetitive. I suppose that's common with most non-fiction books.
A great review. I really enjoyed reading your in-depth comments on the book's theme.

[Kshitija Sonawane]

As our daily lives have been getting easier and easier, it is becoming easier and easier to be unhappy. What should we do to get better though? How do we hold on for better lives? I believe Gerry did a great job with explaining about this book.

[Following is a volunteer review of "Fireproof Happiness" by Dr. Randy Ross.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Are you feeling as though you are stuck in a rut and that you have no way out? Are you struggling to get out of bed every morning because you are afraid of encountering more hardships? Do you wish that your life had meaning and direction? If you answered yes to the preceding questions, you might be missing a critical ingredient in your life. That ingredient is hope.

Dr. Randy Ross, in the book entitled Fireproof Happiness, defines what hope is and how we can use it to navigate through tough times. Before I read Ross' book, I thought of hope in somewhat nebulous terms. Hope was an idea that I had heard about in church. I asked Google for the meaning of hope, and it gave me the following definition: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Ross shows us that hope must be more dynamic than just a feeling or a desire. Hope must be a driving force with working parts. We must play an active role in making things happen instead of passively expecting and desiring. It is in the process of making things happen that we will find happiness. This process of making things happen is called hope. Therefore, it is through hope that we can find happiness.

Fireproof Happiness defines and illustrates the process of hope. The definition of the process includes the following elements: the work of setting inspirational goals, the will to work toward the goals by following your core values, the way that you choose to arrive at your goal by planning when, where, and how you will get there, and with whom you will embark upon this journey toward your goal. In other words, who will you draw support from?

Ross illustrates the process of creating dynamic hope through the use of metaphors, inspirational explanations, reverse engineering, and the theories of other prominent authors who have written about hope. Salient points are written in italics throughout the book.

I enjoyed reading about Viktor Frankl's writings. Frankl was a Holocaust survivor who wrote about tragic optimism. Basically, Frankl believed that one always has the freedom to choose how they will react to a tragedy.

This book was well-edited, easy to read, and inspiring. However, I found it to be somewhat repetitious. I did not find anything else to dislike about this book. I would recommend it to readers who need to find inspiration, meaning, and motivation.

I give Fireproof Happiness 5 out of 5 stars.

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Fireproof Happiness
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

[Seetha E]

I too picked this book, not quite expecting it to be centered around hope. Having read it, I see how it changes our outlook on any task or circumstance at hand. The parts about Legos, Kodak, Christy Brown, Green Boots, the COVID-19 vaccination, and his experiences at the ophthalmologist's office, supported his thoughts.
Your review rightly highlights the salient features very well.

[patricia MGBEMENA]

I like how this book explains certain concepts like hope, happiness and many more. The author really is an expert and does a good job in enlightening readers.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

I like the message that hope breeds happiness. Love to read the book some day.

[Victor Nwabuisi]

This book offers a method to turn hope into action which feels especially relevant in tough times. The use of metaphors and quotes makes me think it will be both uplifting and easy to relate to. thank you for the great review.