Review of In It Together

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[Following is a volunteer review of "In It Together" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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“In It Together” by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes sheds light on the internal struggle every human being goes through: the struggle between good and evil. Are we inherently good? Are we inherently bad? These are pertinent questions that have begged for answers from generation to generation. However, the author of this book introduces the reader to the “Two Yous” that find expression in what the reader does and who they eventually become.

I like how the author makes the reader see many aspects of a matter. Let’s take this question from the book as an example: “What is the opposite of temptation?” Before I read this book, I would try to define temptation from the perspective of a drive to satisfy my selfish desires. From this definition, I would try to work out the opposite. However, the author tries to connect the opposite of temptation by looking at the “Two Yous.” Consequently, the reader is open to seeing this concept from two dimensions. This aspect of the book more than tries to provide the opposite of temptation but shows the reader how to evaluate life issues from a multi-dimensional perspective.

I loved the quotes the author used in this book. They were not just random quotes; they were intentionally and strategically selected to either lay a foundation for the author’s thoughts or help drive the author’s points home. There were two of those quotes that I found stimulating. The first was from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s “The Gulag Archipelago.” It read thus: “If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.” The second quote was from Socrates before the government executed him. It read thus: “Be as you wish to seem.” Reading what the author said afterward helped me gain clarity on this particular quote.

If you’re looking for a fault in this book, you will be disappointed like me. The editing is top-class, as there are no grammatical blunders. I recommend this book to anyone who desires to live as they should. Finally, I rate this book a 5 out of 5.

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Post by Princevic Ekeoma »

The struggle between good and evil is real. I even some times find myself struggling with these two concepts. I believe this book will be helpful to me.
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Post by Bernard Ndubuisi »

This book comes off as a psychological book with many mind illumination concepts. I try to stay away from such books, except the concepts they are dealing with is straightforward. You said quite some good things about the book. I guess it is worth checking out.
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Post by Amarachi Stephanie Ejike »

I'm intrigued by this concept of two yous. I'd love to know what they are and how they can help me in the internal battle with good and evil. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Lene Lena »

It sounds like “In It Together” effectively delves into the duality of human nature, prompting readers to reflect on their moral compass. The concept of the “Two Yous” is particularly compelling, as it encourages a deeper understanding of internal conflicts and the complexities surrounding temptation and virtue. I'll be checking it out.
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