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The Imprint: The unintended inheritance that's shaping your life
This captivating book delves into the profound influence of our ancestors, revealing how their experiences, memories, and emotions shape who we are today. Explore how this hidden legacy can both challenge and guide us, acting as a subconscious guide to navigating life. The Imprint is a journey of self-discovery and transformation helping you to harness this knowledge to forge a path of harmony and peace.
212 pages, Paperback
Published May 23, 2024
About the author
Crystal Oakman
2 booksMy desire is to help people find more agency in their lives. To help them see that there is so much more they can become. And in doing so, their becoming could help change the world
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July 1, 2025
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Imprint
Author: Crystal Oakman
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 5/5
Of the 15 readers:
15 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
14 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I was particularly impressed by the accessibility of the text. I suspect it would be helpful to scholars in the subject as well as amateurs simply interested in the subject.” Male reader, aged 44
“Insightful, accessible and, well – interesting. The author’s knowledge of the subject is particularly impressive, as is her ability to put it over to the reader.” Female reader, aged 52
“If you ever wondered what’s shaping who you are, then this books offers a theory. I enjoyed the author’s musings on the subject, her intelligence, and her ability to put over her POV in a thought-provoking way.” Female reader, aged 70
“A journey into the self – as the author puts it. Fascinating. Also, I loved the relaxed, informal writing style; almost chatty. Unusual for a book on such a complex subject. A+ for accessibility.” Female reader, aged 39
“An excellent book for a college library, perfect for budding psychologists trying to understand the mind and human behaviour.” Male reader, aged 49
To Sum It Up:
‘An accessibly written, compelling insight into humans, the way they act and why. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Imprint
Author: Crystal Oakman
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 5/5
Of the 15 readers:
15 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
14 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I was particularly impressed by the accessibility of the text. I suspect it would be helpful to scholars in the subject as well as amateurs simply interested in the subject.” Male reader, aged 44
“Insightful, accessible and, well – interesting. The author’s knowledge of the subject is particularly impressive, as is her ability to put it over to the reader.” Female reader, aged 52
“If you ever wondered what’s shaping who you are, then this books offers a theory. I enjoyed the author’s musings on the subject, her intelligence, and her ability to put over her POV in a thought-provoking way.” Female reader, aged 70
“A journey into the self – as the author puts it. Fascinating. Also, I loved the relaxed, informal writing style; almost chatty. Unusual for a book on such a complex subject. A+ for accessibility.” Female reader, aged 39
“An excellent book for a college library, perfect for budding psychologists trying to understand the mind and human behaviour.” Male reader, aged 49
To Sum It Up:
‘An accessibly written, compelling insight into humans, the way they act and why. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
January 24, 2025
We proudly announce that THE IMPRINT: The Unintended Inheritance That's Shaping Your Life by Crystal Oakman has been honored with the B.R.A.G. Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG. This award is a testament to this book's quality and the impact it has had on readers.
June 25, 2024
The Imprint was such an easy, yet profound read. The author’s conversational style of writing is perfect in conveying (what I would otherwise consider) complex ideas on how important our ancestors are in shaping our lives. Real-life examples of relatable people and their stories intersect with the results of scientific studies that show how even memories are capable of being passed down in our DNA. The beauty of this book’s message, however, comes through when you realize that the information presented by the author is not meant to reinforce the potential blame game in your mind, but to really help you take a good look at yourself, take stock of what is and isn’t “yours,” and then take the reins of your future path. This book doesn’t just spell out the “why,” but also gives you the “how” with simple exercises that’ll help you dig deeper into who you really are.
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