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A Minor Reflection
An academic interlude of essays within which I consider the method and meaning of love, our individual presence in history and the influence it has on who we are, and the ongoing struggle between scientific inquiry and the rightful adoration at the beauty of the natural world.
46 pages, Paperback
First published December 12, 2011
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Bryan Healey
13 books58 followersBryan Healey studied Computer Science at Northeastern University before becoming a technology leader, specializing in start-up development. He holds an additional BA in English and an MBA in Project Management. He has technical expertise in machine learning, and he has literary expertise in fiction and essay writing. Bryan lives in Boston with his beautiful wife.
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December 20, 2011
I thought this book might be something I would enjoy because it referred the the beauty of the world and the majesty of the Earth. However in his opinion, Mr.Healey said he knew no one had a soul because they did not exsist He also said there was no greater power to from which a soul could come from. Then he went on to argue with other people through out the book saying he knew they'd argue with him, but he knew he was right. Then he went on to contradict himself by saying there was something or someone that make us look to find the truth in the beauty that we see.
I understand that this is an opinion book about things (essays) he wrote, but all I can say is I will pray for him that one day he will understand the truth and find the Lord Jesus and accept Him as his personal Savior.
I understand that this is an opinion book about things (essays) he wrote, but all I can say is I will pray for him that one day he will understand the truth and find the Lord Jesus and accept Him as his personal Savior.
January 20, 2012
I won this book from the goodreads giveaway! Thanks!!
Wow! This book made me so happy. I feel that the introduction to the book was very important. It helped to appropriately shape the way I went into reading the book. The author met his goal with me...to "yield some interesting introspection," because that is exactly what the book did for me. The more that I absorbed the book and let it sink in, the more I liked it! This was an academic book and was very satisfying. I was very inspired by "A Minor Reflection," and am so appreciative that I had the opportunity to read it! It was very refreshing to ponder Bryan Healey's ideas and thoughts throughout the book, and I found myself deeply appreciating his opinions even if I wasn't completely sure that I was in total agreement. I believe that that uncertainty and questioning captured the essence of the book for me. Curiosity was an integral part of this book, and it reminded me of how vital it is for us to question the world around us in order to grow as human beings. I would like to read more by Bryan Healey.
Wow! This book made me so happy. I feel that the introduction to the book was very important. It helped to appropriately shape the way I went into reading the book. The author met his goal with me...to "yield some interesting introspection," because that is exactly what the book did for me. The more that I absorbed the book and let it sink in, the more I liked it! This was an academic book and was very satisfying. I was very inspired by "A Minor Reflection," and am so appreciative that I had the opportunity to read it! It was very refreshing to ponder Bryan Healey's ideas and thoughts throughout the book, and I found myself deeply appreciating his opinions even if I wasn't completely sure that I was in total agreement. I believe that that uncertainty and questioning captured the essence of the book for me. Curiosity was an integral part of this book, and it reminded me of how vital it is for us to question the world around us in order to grow as human beings. I would like to read more by Bryan Healey.
April 22, 2012
I will admit to this being the first collection of essays that I have reviewed, so I'm not very sure what to be saying about them, as essays are more opinion than story.
What I will say is that since the idea was to yield "some interesting introspection and discussion by those who read them" the concept behind putting these essays out there was a successful one. It did cause me to sit and think in the way I would if I had been having a discussion with the person writing instead of simply reading what they had written. It wasn't exactly very deep thinking, but the author admitted that the goal wasn't to get praise but to simply share the ideas with others.
Note: Though this book was a free gift from the author, the content of my review was in no way influenced by the gifting. The book speaks for itself and my review would have been worded just this way even if I'd gone out and bought it. I also give bonus points for Text To Speech enabling on Kindle format.... but that also wasn't a factor in the above review.
What I will say is that since the idea was to yield "some interesting introspection and discussion by those who read them" the concept behind putting these essays out there was a successful one. It did cause me to sit and think in the way I would if I had been having a discussion with the person writing instead of simply reading what they had written. It wasn't exactly very deep thinking, but the author admitted that the goal wasn't to get praise but to simply share the ideas with others.
Note: Though this book was a free gift from the author, the content of my review was in no way influenced by the gifting. The book speaks for itself and my review would have been worded just this way even if I'd gone out and bought it. I also give bonus points for Text To Speech enabling on Kindle format.... but that also wasn't a factor in the above review.
February 5, 2012
I won this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
I really enjoyed the first essay in the collection, it really made me consider the nature of love in our society. However, I didn't enjoy the other two as much, but for a first time author publishing essays written during his time as an undergrad, they were ok.
I really enjoyed the first essay in the collection, it really made me consider the nature of love in our society. However, I didn't enjoy the other two as much, but for a first time author publishing essays written during his time as an undergrad, they were ok.
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