Official Review: A World of Good by Abed Ereikat
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Official Review: A World of Good by Abed Ereikat
Abed aspires to be selfless like his father. He sees his father as his mentor and guide. A World of Good mirrors how the author struggles to achieve his dream of being selfless in a world full of evil. In his endeavors to succeed, he experiences different realities of life.
A World of Good by Abed Ereikat describes how the author looked up to his father in everything. His father's generosity and putting others first made Abed hope to be like his father. The morals and advice instilled in him by his father paved the way for him later. At a tender age, he started working hard, selling corn on the street to prove to his father that he too can be as hardworking as him. This made his dad all the more proud of him. His ability to show love to all and sundry and be his authentic self without faking made him attain high heights. Abed's ambition drove him to leave his comfort zone and move to the United States of America, miles away from home, to pursue his dreams. The book showcases the hustle and bustle of the American lifestyle as seen through the eyes of a foreigner.
The overall theme of this memoir is that life, at times, may seem complicated and brutal; it takes one with determination and patience to overcome the hurdle. The author's narrative encourages the reader to be good, not for the reward, but to show love to individuals even in a corrupt system and to those who seemingly don't deserve it. The author showcased a charming image of his hometown, Abu Dis in Jerusalem — the unity among the villagers, the help they render to each other, how life was in the 1990s during the war, and the delicious dishes prepared by his mother. This makes the story captivating and salivating to the reader. Abed's projection of his fun-loving family in Abu Dis makes the reader appreciate the beautiful place of family in one's life.
The book was professionally edited; I only found one grammatical error. The settings of the narrative are vivid, and the plots are well arranged. I didn't dislike anything about the book. The author did an excellent job of capturing and keeping me focused on the narrative. The last 60+ pages contained 20 empowering questions that elicit participation from the reader. I liked that they came at the end of the book; they would have caused some level of distraction had they come in between the text.
I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because the book is well written and professionally edited. It encourages those facing so many challenges for being good never to give up on their goodness. I recommend this book to those who love to read a heartwarming story on love, patience, and ambition. Also, those who love to read inspirational books can get a good dose of inspiration from this one.
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