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Most self-help books draw their illustrations and reference point from religious texts or doctrines. The Maestro Monologue , for example, extensively utilized scripture texts from the Bible as source of authority, on which the Rob White lay foundations for his discussions. Do you believe that this is strength that most self-help books need to capitalize on? Or do you think this may put off potential readers, who may not relate to the scripture text used? For instance, do you think a Muslim and a Hindu would enjoy this text as much as Christians would?

I think that using scripture definitely limits the audience. People who do not believe in Christianity will most likely not relate to the content. And, when a reader doesn't relate to the content, they tend to feel excluded. Most readers do not read to feel excluded.

That being said, not every book needs to be for everyone. This book is written with a certain audience (Christian believers) in mind. Non-Christians might enjoy the book for its other insights, but it is unlikely that non-believers will read the book if they know the book relies on scripture.

Honestly, I didn't find the use of religious writings to be affecting my image of the book. The messages from the book and exercises can be universally applied to any person from any belief

Due to a lot of cultural and spiritual differences amongst people, I don't really believe that some non-Christians would enjoy the scriptures quoted. Though what I love about Rob is that he has used the scriptures in a not too stereotypical Christian way so I believe that some other people who may not relate to the scripture text used may still find the book worth reading.

Well, most texts from the Bible are not truly religious and are truths. I don't think borrowing such texts would have any influence on the belief and religious views of a Non-Christian.

In my opinion, the book is sincerely not a particular religion. The information communicated in the book is universal.

If the biblical texts are just used in such a way that Rob has used them in his book, we won't be scared that some potential reader would be put off because.

Generally, non Christians, who reads self-help books with open mind, won't feel excluded. The title is not emphasising any religion.

The Biblical references in the book does not in any way make.the book aligned to a religion.

The references are normal motivational quotes that can be referenced in a general sense. So for me, there is no religious background

I don't think it is written for only Christian audiences. Even if the message is based on Christian scripture, I feel like it doesn't discriminate against any other religion or nonreligion. The scriptural references are just pure truth that anyone would agree with. It shouldn't be rejected only because it came from the Bible.

I appreciate you folks for checking in with regard to whether or not this is a religious book. I see the bible as a practical, self-help manual. I believe if it is read correctly, you find tons of really great, practical advice in it. That is my sole reason for extracting quotes and using them in my book. Blessings for noticing that Rob

Well, I think self-help books should read because they help you become a better person and not because they have some religious beliefs attached to them. Whatever religious text they use to write the book, The ultimate thing is that, it is beneficial to the reader irrespective of their religion.

As a Christian, I appreciate the inclusion of spiritual references, but I think that self help books should be mainly focused on independently helping yourself.

I also felt that Rob did not overuse the scriptural references. The only problem one would have reading this book would be unless they are strictly conservative of their religion. I am Christian, but I also don't mind hearing what the Hindu or Islamic religion have to offer in terms of advice. All religions stem from philosophical individuals whose advice can be applied and become helpful. So this book could work for open minded non-christians.

The way the quotes were used from the Bible does not make it a religious book, and I don't think this should be a sole deterrent for others to skip it.

I am a Muslim and I found it distracting to have to read verses from the Bible, but definitely understand that they hold meaning that relates to the book. Still, I would be happier to see a book that has no religious content and perhaps only quotes from history. I can not say I was disturbed, but rather prefer not to involve direct verses from any religious book. Yet I did see the relevance they had in each context. I can say I am neutral in this manner, as the book is certainly not religious in any way.