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8 Wisdoms
This book is based on parables of a young boy who travails hardships after the loss of his family. He starts out on a journey to discover the meaning of life. We learn along the way that everything is based on the choices that we make. Shinhon is driven by the physical anguish and pain that he feels to find the one called "Master," who is known to comprehend the secrets of life.
Read all 8 wisdoms to learn through the eyes of Shindon that despite adversity and sorrow life can be filled with joy.
The book that will change your life. Read the story and feel the message. Is life hard or should you look in a different direction...life can be enjoyed.
Read all 8 wisdoms to learn through the eyes of Shindon that despite adversity and sorrow life can be filled with joy.
The book that will change your life. Read the story and feel the message. Is life hard or should you look in a different direction...life can be enjoyed.
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324 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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December 14, 2015
What a great, inspirational book. I recommend it to everyone. It is about a young man and his learning of the eight wisdoms that will give us more purpose in life.
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January 16, 2013
For a first time author, and a self-published book, this was a LOT of fun! A great way to share some valuable life lessons with everyone! I was impressed with Bobby James' ability to connect all those important principles of success in one very fun story. I can't wait for any and all my kids to read this, so we can talk about it!
Fun, surprise ending!
Fun, surprise ending!
April 24, 2016
This was and will continue to be a book i use often
I really asked myself a lot questions reading this book.I called my sister who I haven not spoken to for five years. It is about love and the words you use.thank you.b.
I really asked myself a lot questions reading this book.I called my sister who I haven not spoken to for five years. It is about love and the words you use.thank you.b.
February 20, 2017
Delightful and pensive
What a wonderful book. Insightful, helpful, and rewarding to read. I am grateful to the author for creating such a wonderful message! This is a book about healing, growth, and learning to love. I recommend it to anyone...
What a wonderful book. Insightful, helpful, and rewarding to read. I am grateful to the author for creating such a wonderful message! This is a book about healing, growth, and learning to love. I recommend it to anyone...
June 7, 2017
This is a great book and great read to show some simple yet often not recognized principles for living life!
July 30, 2016
After his family is brutally killed, Shinhon vows to avenge their death. He seeks the Master’s help who agrees to help him if he commits himself to becoming his apprentice. In “8 Wisdoms: The greatest adventure is the search for wisdom”, written by Bobby Glen James, we follow Shinhon as he travels, under the guidance of the Master, in search of the 8 Wisdoms.
In a relatively small book, Bobby Glen James managed to include so many insightful messages that can truly help the reader see the world more clearly and more positively. All the wisdoms connect to one another and together they help us live more harmoniously. The amazing thing is that we might already know many of this lessons, but we easily forget them. We should always remember that our mind and body are connected, that a lot can be learned from failure, that hardships make our lives more fulfilling, that the spirit is here to guide us, that a lot of happiness can be felt through service, that we should forgive and, must of all, we should love ourselves and others. These are just a few of the strong messages present in this book and they are all taught in an interactive way through Shinhon’s travels, his actions and the people he meets.
I did feel that the writing dragged on sometimes, especially because large portions of text were written only in short, simple sentences. This reduced its fluidity and made the reading a bit tiring at some points. Some parts were also a bit repetitive, but that was a way to make the reader assimilate the information given. I also didn’t quite appreciate when the author made use of the stories of “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Humpty Dumpty” to illustrate one of his messages. I thought that this lesson could have been taught in a similar, yet less obvious, way.
Despite these issues, “8 Wisdoms” is still a really inspiring story that compels us to be a better version of ourselves. It teaches us that knowledge only turns into wisdoms if you know how to use it and that we shouldn’t hold any grudges. It is a story of love, commitment and persistence that I highly recommend. It will certainly enlighten you!
In a relatively small book, Bobby Glen James managed to include so many insightful messages that can truly help the reader see the world more clearly and more positively. All the wisdoms connect to one another and together they help us live more harmoniously. The amazing thing is that we might already know many of this lessons, but we easily forget them. We should always remember that our mind and body are connected, that a lot can be learned from failure, that hardships make our lives more fulfilling, that the spirit is here to guide us, that a lot of happiness can be felt through service, that we should forgive and, must of all, we should love ourselves and others. These are just a few of the strong messages present in this book and they are all taught in an interactive way through Shinhon’s travels, his actions and the people he meets.
I did feel that the writing dragged on sometimes, especially because large portions of text were written only in short, simple sentences. This reduced its fluidity and made the reading a bit tiring at some points. Some parts were also a bit repetitive, but that was a way to make the reader assimilate the information given. I also didn’t quite appreciate when the author made use of the stories of “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Humpty Dumpty” to illustrate one of his messages. I thought that this lesson could have been taught in a similar, yet less obvious, way.
Despite these issues, “8 Wisdoms” is still a really inspiring story that compels us to be a better version of ourselves. It teaches us that knowledge only turns into wisdoms if you know how to use it and that we shouldn’t hold any grudges. It is a story of love, commitment and persistence that I highly recommend. It will certainly enlighten you!
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