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Book Review: The Final Summit

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to read a book, so I was pleased at the opportunity to read Andy Andrews latest book, “The Final Summit”. After having read his previous book, “The Noticer”, I had high expectations, but as with the last book, it did not disappoint.

In “The Final Summit”, Andrews revisits a character from his previous book, “The Traveler’s Gift”. I must admit that I had not read “The Traveler’s Gift prior to reading “The Final Summit”, and I was worried about how well I would be able to enjoy this book without any prior knowledge. However, Andrews does an excellent job of weaving the story of David Ponder into this new novel, so much so, that I didn’t feel that I had missed much.

Through weaving in the messages from “The Traveler’s Gift” as well as his usual timeless wisdom, Andrews reminds readers that we are all capable of accomplishing even the most daunting task; despite our feelings of inadequacy. Andrews’ narrative helps to guide readers on that path with wisdom, but also with biblical truths and inherent reminders of God’s love for us.

“The Final Summit”, as with other works by Andrews, does not disappoint. I highly recommend it!


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Book Review: “The Butterfly Effect”

It’s easy to believe that there’s no consequence for our actions. In many circumstances, we can function independently of others, never knowing how our words or our actions have had an effect. However, Andy Andrews’ explains that life is much more than that in “The Butterfly Effect.”

I previously reviewed Andy Andrews’ book “The Noticer”, and I enjoyed the simple way that Andrews relates to the reader through his writing. This feeling hasn’t changed after reading “The Butterfly Effect”. While in “The Noticer”, Andrews highlights the value of paying attention to details, in “The Butterfly Effect”, he emphasizes the value of these details, particularly within our actions.

“The Butterfly Effect” is a wonderful gift book, that would be ideal for those who question their purpose in life, or those entering transitions (graduates, retirements, etc.). It is a wonderful reminder to us that God has created each of us for a purpose, and that every detail and every part of our life matters.