What do you think could be improved in this book?

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Re: What do you think could be improved in this book?

Post by Maria Bardis »

I certainly enjoyed a lot about this book; however, nothing is ever perfect because every reader comes from a different place with different preferences and experiences.

While "Fireproof Happiness" shines a vibrant light on cultivating hope, some areas could offer even more fuel for the journey. I feel that readers with a scientific thirst might appreciate deeper dives into the research foundation, while others could benefit from personalizing the strategies to tackle unique challenges. Additionally, addressing potential criticisms of hope-based approaches and exploring applications beyond individual well-being could further enrich the book's impact.

It's impossible to please everyone, but just adding a few more moments of science, research, unique strategies, etc. could broaden the scope of the targeted audience.
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The book seemed very repetitive in some aspects and then, where I hoped for further explanations, there was none provided. Not minding, I am still inclined to give this book a full 5 out of 5. Nothing could compel me enough to reduce the rating.
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so far, I have not discovered any need for improvement in this book.
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It's wonderful to hear that you found the book thoroughly enjoyable without any criticisms. Sometimes, a book resonates so well that there's little to improve, offering a truly satisfying reading experience.
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N parvin wrote: 31 Dec 2023, 11:22 There's no aspect that should be strongly emphasized to improve the book. However, I noticed a minor setback: I believe this book could be written more concisely. While the various aspects of hope are essential to mention, I think they are a little overexplained in some parts. It could be written more succinctly, in my opinion.
Exactly. I rated the book with four stars instead of five because of the same issue. I thought the whole first chapter could have been removed without any damage to the overall message. This book definitely could be written more concisely.
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The book can be made more engaging by incorporating humor and funny anecdotes to retain the audience’s attention. Otherwise, there are not many things that need improvement in this book.
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Kudos to those that offered some critique. Too many "It was perfect" comments. I found some editing errors. "Furry" gave me a good laugh when "fury" was the intended word. Clearly opposite emotions evoked by the difference in those two words.

I didn't care for all of the callouts. In the Kindlebook version, nearly every screen shot had the emphasized callouts. It broke up the flow too much. I wanted to get through the book without the constant distraction.
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I thing the book cover should have done better. I would have use a butterfly . I feel it is better to use a really colorful butterfly.
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This was an amazing self-help book and a comprehensive thorough guide that helps one overcome any challenges he or she faces and achieve happiness in life. There was nothing i disliked about the book anduit was exceptionally well edited. I don't think there is anything needed to be improved in this book. It was perfect.
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There is nothing in the book, in my opinion, that needs to be improved. I had no complaints about the book because I loved it so much in every way.
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There is nothing in the book, in my opinion, that needs to be improved. I had no complaints about the book because I loved it so much in every way.
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I find little room for improvement in the book; its narrative flows seamlessly, making it effortless to follow.
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Post by Asibor Eromosele Emmanuel »

I don't think anything needs improvement in this books the book was well written and edited. I love it
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I think the book was just perfect. There was absolutely nothing to dislike. The book was written in a simple-to-understand manner. The book was very well researched.
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Post by Ukaegbu Jane »

I don't think there's any thing that should be improved on. This book was a perfect read, a solid 10/10.
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