Mr Mike Van

Extended review can be found on The Review Board.

When I first delved into this book, I believed it was the story about a man who had battled his own emotional demons and was sharing his experiences of triumph. I was drawn in during the periods of time where the author spoke about being a Vietnam refugee who moved to Australia, the dysfunctional in his family dynamic and being bullied. I really appreciated that beginning emotional component and believed that would be the main fuel throughout this read.

However, it soon adapted and became the classic formula for a self-help book on romantic relationships, and I confess to being slightly disappointed. I understood the repetition at the beginning of chapters and again at the end of chapters, yet there were moments in quite a few chapters where the gist of the narrative was constantly repeated. I yearned for the personal feel that was presented at the very beginning of this work. The message would have been even more impactful if that was utilized more.

Overall, this is a book that could be of great service to people struggling with lack of communication and how to communicate effectively as well as adaptation of love for self and others. Because of the underlying messages, I do recommend this work.
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Emotional debt which is any accumulation of unresolved feelings that causes you to distort your view of the present. What a nightmare is worse than living the realization that you're unhappy because you're living the wrong life? The right life is one in which you are free to say and feel what you want and make your contribution to the world.

He talks about anger in great detail, explaining its origin and escalation ability, I have always wondered why people give into anger and allow it to take over and control them. It is such an energy consuming emotion and wipes the life right out of the people adhering to its clutches. Excellent advice and a great book to have around for when you are dealing with difficult people and difficult situations.

Read this book once, and you'll return to it again and again. Hits you right between the eyes every time... makes you face your own truth and get over past hurts. Do buy and practice his excellent skills, it will enhance your life.… (meer)