I'm not sure what to categorize this book...a fictional allegory that is part self-help, part economics, part Christian, and part uplifting. Whatever the category, I learned a lot about how negative thoughts bring about our own downfall. Also know as self-fulfilling prophecy in psychology. I've learned about this before, but this story puts it into terms of how to implement positive thinking and actions to bring about the desires of ones heart.
I believe this book can be life changing for those who need to be reminded to think positively even through adversity. I know for me, it is already making a difference in how I think and act.
One area I wish it had focused more on is "righteous desires". It mentioned it very briefly. I've learned in my life that not everything will happen if it is not a righteous desire. Yes, sometimes greedy people seem to get everything they want, but I don't think that all dreams come true. Of course if you read the book, it states that is because of negative thinking.
One other problem I had with the book was at the end they are borrowing and continuing to live above their means expecting good results. In the book it seems to work out for them, but I know from experience that it can be a recipe for disaster...no matter how positively one thinks about your circumstances. Everyone involved has to be positive and working towards the same goal and others have to give you the opportunities needed for the success to happen. Even in the book it shows that they sometimes don't live the principles. I just wonder about how this truly works out for people in real life.
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