Daughters of the King Journal: A Treasury of Letters Book

This book is touted as one which can help you rise above an average existence and attain a life of fulfillment. The author is John C. Maxwell, who is widely known among the Christian community as a leadership expert and is the author of numerous books on the subject.

If you find yourself in a rut at work, or if you go to work and wonder if this is all there is, or if you feel like you could be doing greater things, or if you feel like you are wasting your life, or if you feel like you have settled for a life of mediocrity, then this book is intended for you. Maxwell asserts that we could all achieve more in life, especially more things of substance, if we truly want to. The biggest obstacle to having a life of high achievement and accomplishment is ourselves.

The book covers subject matter such as: having fun and having a positive attitude; setting goals; making a commitment; planning; perseverance; relying on Christ; not dwelling on failure; visualization; and others. Perhaps the biggest theme is that you need to act. You cannot be successful if you just dream. At some point, you need to actually perform actions.

The book has 13 chapters and is only 190 pages long, so there isn’t a lot of detail. It is chock full of catchy one-liners, but there are very few examples that the reader could concretely apply to their own situation. To me, I find the book more motivational than instructive. This book can be read in five minute bursts, if you want. It is convenient if you are travelling or waiting at the doctor’s office. The writing style is simple but engaging. It is a very quick and easy read.

The editing was terrible. There are numerous misplaced graphics, misspellings and grammatical errors.

If you are ready to quit your job as a dental assistant and start a career as a CEO of Fortune 500 company, this book won’t help you much. However, if you feel like you need something to help you get out of a rut, this may be a starting point.