Review of The Pen
Posted: 13 Feb 2025, 08:22
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Pen" by Dennis Galloway.]
Harold, a clerk in a large law firm in Edinburgh, Scotland, detested his job but loved writing with old pens. While collecting old pens, he found a magical one that, when used, took control of his hand, writing paragraphs in a language he didn’t understand. Harold had to find a way to translate what the pen wrote. Shockingly, whenever he wrote with the pen, he experienced vivid dreams in which he felt like a participant. At first, he wanted to return the pen, but when he looked for the old shop where he found it, he was told that no such shop existed. When Harold attempted to translate the first pages he had written, he realized they were similar to his dreams, in which he became part of Akbar al-Hamid’s life story.
Akbar al-Hamid was raised by a local tribe until he was ten, when he was sold into bondage. Life was difficult, as he was chained and beaten regularly until he finally escaped and lived on the streets. There, he met Jamal, who taught him tricks to survive. Despite his hardships, he held onto his dreams and remained determined to succeed. Did Akbar al-Hamid manage to change his life? Why did the magical pen choose Harold? What relevance does Akbar al-Hamid's life story have to Harold's own life? To uncover the answers, read The Pen Dream Traveler’s Tales Book I: Sultan’s Wisdom by Dennis Galloway.
The Pen imparts lessons in an engaging and captivating manner. As Harold continued his dream travels and became part of Akbar al-Hamid’s life, his own life began to change as he applied the motivational lessons he learned. I appreciated how the author seamlessly integrated life lessons often taught by motivational speakers into the story. Through the narrative, I learned resilience, generosity, time management, and other essential leadership skills, as well as the importance of envisioning our goals and striving toward them.
Throughout our pursuit of success, we face many challenges. One such challenge is dealing with adversaries determined to prevent us from achieving our dreams. This became evident when Harold started applying the lessons and was promoted to the role of assistant supervisor. Falstaff, jealous of Harold’s progress, set a trap that ultimately led to Harold's dismissal.
I liked how the book was organized into concise yet numerous chapters. The writing style was appealing, and I enjoyed reading it. The story had unexpected twists and turns, with humor seamlessly blended in. The book was engaging throughout, and I never grew tired of reading it. I am keeping this book for future reference, as I believe rereading it will provide valuable life lessons. The author thoughtfully summarizes the key lessons at the end of the story, making them easier to apply. The book was professionally edited, as I found only one error. I have no negative criticism; every aspect was on point—interesting and educational. I give this book a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars for its engaging, thought-provoking, and well-executed storytelling.
The book ends on a cliffhanger, as the magical pen chooses Katherine. I am eager to read Book 2 to see what the magical pen has in store for Katherine. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds. This book is suitable for a wide range of readers, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to adults who feel there are many barriers preventing them from achieving their dreams.
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The Pen
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Harold, a clerk in a large law firm in Edinburgh, Scotland, detested his job but loved writing with old pens. While collecting old pens, he found a magical one that, when used, took control of his hand, writing paragraphs in a language he didn’t understand. Harold had to find a way to translate what the pen wrote. Shockingly, whenever he wrote with the pen, he experienced vivid dreams in which he felt like a participant. At first, he wanted to return the pen, but when he looked for the old shop where he found it, he was told that no such shop existed. When Harold attempted to translate the first pages he had written, he realized they were similar to his dreams, in which he became part of Akbar al-Hamid’s life story.
Akbar al-Hamid was raised by a local tribe until he was ten, when he was sold into bondage. Life was difficult, as he was chained and beaten regularly until he finally escaped and lived on the streets. There, he met Jamal, who taught him tricks to survive. Despite his hardships, he held onto his dreams and remained determined to succeed. Did Akbar al-Hamid manage to change his life? Why did the magical pen choose Harold? What relevance does Akbar al-Hamid's life story have to Harold's own life? To uncover the answers, read The Pen Dream Traveler’s Tales Book I: Sultan’s Wisdom by Dennis Galloway.
The Pen imparts lessons in an engaging and captivating manner. As Harold continued his dream travels and became part of Akbar al-Hamid’s life, his own life began to change as he applied the motivational lessons he learned. I appreciated how the author seamlessly integrated life lessons often taught by motivational speakers into the story. Through the narrative, I learned resilience, generosity, time management, and other essential leadership skills, as well as the importance of envisioning our goals and striving toward them.
Throughout our pursuit of success, we face many challenges. One such challenge is dealing with adversaries determined to prevent us from achieving our dreams. This became evident when Harold started applying the lessons and was promoted to the role of assistant supervisor. Falstaff, jealous of Harold’s progress, set a trap that ultimately led to Harold's dismissal.
I liked how the book was organized into concise yet numerous chapters. The writing style was appealing, and I enjoyed reading it. The story had unexpected twists and turns, with humor seamlessly blended in. The book was engaging throughout, and I never grew tired of reading it. I am keeping this book for future reference, as I believe rereading it will provide valuable life lessons. The author thoughtfully summarizes the key lessons at the end of the story, making them easier to apply. The book was professionally edited, as I found only one error. I have no negative criticism; every aspect was on point—interesting and educational. I give this book a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars for its engaging, thought-provoking, and well-executed storytelling.
The book ends on a cliffhanger, as the magical pen chooses Katherine. I am eager to read Book 2 to see what the magical pen has in store for Katherine. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds. This book is suitable for a wide range of readers, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to adults who feel there are many barriers preventing them from achieving their dreams.
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The Pen
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords