Review of In It Together
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Review of In It Together
In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes is a truly amazing non-fiction book that has had a profound effect on me. It provides a loving and unifying message that paves a path to inner peace, true happiness, and spiritual freedom. The book begins with an opening letter, and then Hughes goes on to introduce the two yous (the real you and the egoic you). To understand this book, you must recognize your true self. If you don't acknowledge the real you, you will simply read the book like any other fictional work, failing to grasp its message. Are you looking for inspiration, direction, or just a new way of looking at things? Read this book, and you won't be upset!
I was particularly drawn to the book because of its distinctive synthesis of philosophy, spirituality, and self-help. Hughes skillfully combines sayings and observations from a wide variety of philosophers to create a deep and profoundly approachable tapestry of wisdom. I noted down some quotes from people like Alan Watts, Socrates, and Voltaire that were deep enough to have me thinking for some time. These quotes have played a huge role in adding depth and context to the themes.
There are a lot of aspects in this book that I really liked. First, its friendly, interesting, and lighthearted tone makes the book fun to read and think about. I really enjoyed the introduction because I initially expected that the book would make me change my faith. However, Hughes removed this fear by using other names, such as Spirit, which made me understand the concept. The ending left me both thinking and satisfied.
This book's capacity to sensitively and compassionately address difficult and very personal subjects is another thing that I liked about it. Hughes writes with a depth and clarity that is both energizing and refreshing when addressing universal themes like love, togetherness, and spiritual freedom. Throughout the book, I couldn't help but nod in agreement at the emphasis placed on the real you that is not ego-driven.
In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All defies clichés and quick fixes, which is one of the things that makes it stand out from other self-help books. Rather than pushing readers to interact meaningfully with their own concerns and challenges, Hughes offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of the human condition.
There is absolutely nothing that I disliked in this book, and I wholeheartedly give it a rating of five out of five stars. I did not find any grammatical errors, and I therefore believe that it was exceptionally well edited. I have gotten a new perspective on life, and I will be reading it from time to time to remind myself of the teachings. I recommend this book to anybody looking for a deeper and more meaningful understanding of both themselves and the world around them.
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Thanks for the kind words Gerry. This book has given me a whole new perspective and I am glad that I have read it!Gerry Steen wrote: ↑21 Jun 2024, 18:48 Jeff, I am happy that you found this book to be enlightening and life changing. It has a positive message. I think that the level of spirituality preached in this book is what we all strive for and need in order to have a peaceful existence. Great review!
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When you read it, you'll definitely add this book to your favorites Priya. Thanks for commenting!Priya Murugesan wrote: ↑23 Jun 2024, 21:47 A very good review! It strengthens my desire to read this book!
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Hello Stephen, am happy that you are reading the book for the second time. I too will be reading it periodically.Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: ↑24 Jun 2024, 23:10 Hi Jeff, I loved this book as much as you did and am on my second reading. I found that this book has so much useful material unlike others which just rehash what's been written before.
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