Review of In It Together
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Review of In It Together
[Following is a volunteer review of "In It Together" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.]
In It Together by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes is a nonfiction book that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. The main focus of the book is on having inner peace and a sense of what is the true self. This is a challenging book that presents large concepts through examples and questions. The book emphasizes how everyone is going through the same fundamental struggles and how they connect us all. For example, this book talked about how people often believe that their possessions define them. However, Hughes argued that we are not our possessions. It is a seemingly simple idea but can be freeing for many.
The language used in this book was not hard to understand. The concepts are fundamentally difficult to understand, but I feel as though Hughes did a good job using descriptive language to explain them. A quote from page 27 states that "this book seeks to illuminate, without blinding." I believe that it does just that. Despite the simple language, there were times I would find myself sitting with a quote to try and fully absorb the content of this book. I spent a long time reading this book, not because of the challenging language. I spent time listening to the messages that Hughes was presenting.
This book was also exceptionally well-edited. I was unable to find any errors, and I believe that it was professionally edited.
My only dislike of this book was the repetition of the beginning of the book. Hughes spent a chunk of the beginning of the book explaining how it is suitable for anyone and that there was no political or religious agenda. I feel as though this idea, though important to mention, filled up a larger portion of the book than was needed. This was my least favorite part of the book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. My only dislike was a small one, and all the good far outweighed my minor criticism. As Hughes made clear at the beginning of the book, this book is suitable for anyone regardless of political or religious affiliations. I agree with that assessment. I would suggest that readers give ample time to this book, as it makes you think. Rushing through it would give you a diminished experience. I would recommend that anyone interested in philosophy read this book. It is well worth the time it takes to read this book.
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In It Together by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes is a nonfiction book that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. The main focus of the book is on having inner peace and a sense of what is the true self. This is a challenging book that presents large concepts through examples and questions. The book emphasizes how everyone is going through the same fundamental struggles and how they connect us all. For example, this book talked about how people often believe that their possessions define them. However, Hughes argued that we are not our possessions. It is a seemingly simple idea but can be freeing for many.
The language used in this book was not hard to understand. The concepts are fundamentally difficult to understand, but I feel as though Hughes did a good job using descriptive language to explain them. A quote from page 27 states that "this book seeks to illuminate, without blinding." I believe that it does just that. Despite the simple language, there were times I would find myself sitting with a quote to try and fully absorb the content of this book. I spent a long time reading this book, not because of the challenging language. I spent time listening to the messages that Hughes was presenting.
This book was also exceptionally well-edited. I was unable to find any errors, and I believe that it was professionally edited.
My only dislike of this book was the repetition of the beginning of the book. Hughes spent a chunk of the beginning of the book explaining how it is suitable for anyone and that there was no political or religious agenda. I feel as though this idea, though important to mention, filled up a larger portion of the book than was needed. This was my least favorite part of the book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. My only dislike was a small one, and all the good far outweighed my minor criticism. As Hughes made clear at the beginning of the book, this book is suitable for anyone regardless of political or religious affiliations. I agree with that assessment. I would suggest that readers give ample time to this book, as it makes you think. Rushing through it would give you a diminished experience. I would recommend that anyone interested in philosophy read this book. It is well worth the time it takes to read this book.
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Eckhart Aurelius Hughes's "In It Together" is a profound nonfiction book that explores self-discovery and inner peace. Through relatable examples and thought-provoking questions, the author delves into fundamental struggles and connects readers on a deeper level. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and professionally edited. Despite some repetitive content at the beginning, the book offers valuable insights and deserves a 5 out of 5-star rating. It is recommended for anyone interested in philosophy and willing to engage in contemplative reading.
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The language used in this book was not hard to understand. The concepts are fundamentally difficult to understand, but I feel as though Hughes did a good job using descriptive language to explain them. A quote from page 27 states that "this book seeks to illuminate, without blinding." I believe that it does just that. Despite the simple language, there were times I would find myself sitting with a quote to try and fully absorb the content of this book. I spent a long time reading this book, not because of the challenging language. I spent time listening to the messages that Hughes was presenting.
Janice
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The language used in this book was not hard to understand. The concepts are fundamentally difficult to understand, but I feel as though Hughes did a good job using descriptive language to explain them. A quote from page 27 states that "this book seeks to illuminate, without blinding." I believe that it does just that. Despite the simple language, there were times I would find myself sitting with a quote to try and fully absorb the content of this book. I spent a long time reading this book, not because of the challenging language. I spent time listening to the messages that Hughes was presenting.
Janice
