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[Sushan]

I really enjoyed reading the book. It was a very positive and encouraging book that focused on similarities between people. There are common issues that we all face in life and I think it helps people to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Most people have similar issues or hardships and can relate to one another on some level.

I feel like most people don't understand that everyone mostly deal with the same problems and should try to come up with a solution together to try and overcome them. This book highlights this and makes people think about it more.

You may be correct, but I think understanding the correct problem or the struggle that we all are in is most important, and also quite difficult. When we think in a mundane manner we all have our own problems and ona superficial note there is no one-fit-all solutions for such problems. So we cannot get together in such scenarios. First of all we should catch the issue from the correct end.

[Sushan]

I loved the content of In It Together. I never thought about the idea of two 'yous' and thoroughly enjoyed how the book presented ideas to think about within your own life, acting as a sort of guide to see where you are now and how everything is going. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars. As much as I loved the content, I feel like the writing style brought the overall potency of the content down. Yes, it was written in modern english, but the style was complex and lengthy. I am hoping to read this book again in about a year to see what other nuggets of information I can garner from it

I also liked that the book made you think about a person's life and gave ideas to guide you in your life and how far you have come. I feel like rereading books always helps you find things you might have missed the first time you read it, making you feel like you read it for the first time. Especially if you found it difficult to read at first.

The concept of two 'yous' is quite fascinating. And it ultimately leads to the understanding that we are all the same, and we all are one when we are stripped of all the societal norms, values, etc. We are covered with too much layers that have lead us to believe that we are not the same, and stripping these layers is not a simple task as we have worn them for too long.

[Sushan]

This book was thought provocative. The ideas that I encountered in this book, I have come across them for the first time, and they intrigued my mind. This is a good choice as a philosophical book.

Thank you very much for your input and your idea on this book as a philosophical book. Could you kindly share with us the new and interesting ideas that you came across when reading this book? For me, it is the idea of we all being one when we are stripped of all the layers that cover who we are truly, hence we all being in the same struggle.

[Sushan]

I don’t believe that the title fit the book. I believe the book was more about finding one’s self than finding a way to be “in it together.”

Well, thank you for your input. However, as far as I understand, the term In it Together is used because once you find your true self and understand what truly going on, you will ultimately understand that we all are in this together sharing and facing same struggles. I kindly suggest you to re-read the book and see whether my explanation is correct.

[Sushan]

This was a very thought provoking book. I read a lot of books like this that delve into philosophy and deep topics, but I’ve traded that in for more genre fictions. This book reminded me why I loved philosophy books before and I definitely want to read more like it.

Reading books with heavy philosophical themes and content can be exhausting, and yes, I agree that although being a philosophically inclined book, this does not take us through that hassle and simply deliver profound and deep philosophical thoughts for us to slowly digest. It invites us to read this again and again, and in each time it gives more to think.

[Sushan]

You know, I shared this book with my mom, and she seems to enjoy reading it as much as she enjoyed Ben's Carson "Think Big". Scott hit a nail on the head with this one, and I must say that the influence this book can have in someone only if that person allows it is tremendous.

I haven't read the book that you mentioned, but I believe that there is some resemblance between the two. But the difference here is Scott is not offering you a path to must follow, but mere suggestions. And if you wish to incorporate those suggestions into your life, you will definitely see the impact of them.

And towards the end of the book he wisely suggests,

If you think the advice is good to follow, then follow it yourself.

[Sushan]

I have just found the book and started reading it. I like it so far. Sometimes, I get overwhelmed by everything it says, but I am happy with the book. I agree with some of the comments that it also feels like it could have taken more depth on the topics, but I am excited. I will update you when I finish the book.

Thank you for commenting. I suppose you have completed reading this book by now. May I know what are your thoughts after completing the book? Did you read it only once or more than once? What did you learn? Did your excitement last throughout your reading experience? If not, why?

[Sushan]

What I loved the most about In It Together was its explanation of the commonality of struggles I initially thought were peculiar to me. I felt a lot of relief knowing that human experiences in different parts of the world are similar.

I am glad that you found it useful, and same here. I even mentioned that fact in my own review as,

According to Hughes, we are more than just individuals; we are the embodiment of a shared universe, a collective consciousness that transcends the superficial boundaries of our physical forms.

May I know, what are your thoughts about this book as a philosophical book?

[Sushan]

The book was good and engaging. The book needs maximum attention to understand. Rushing it at any point will make you leave some details behind. The book is worth emulating.

I agree with you. Although the book is concise it carries a lot of details to be grasped by careful reading. And if you read it more than once, you will be amazed of the new things that you learn that you have not grasped from the first time of careful reading.

[Sushan]

This is a great book that teaches readers a lot. I enjoyed reading the book. I will make sure to give it to people that I come across.

I am glad that you liked it and learned a lot from it. Although your thought of sharing it with others is quite noble, here is what you have to do first.

As Hughes wisely advises towards the end of the book,
If you think the advice is good to follow, then follow it yourself.

May I know your thoughts on this book as a philosophical book?

[Sushan]

The book was amazing and engaging I feel like rereading the book over and over again. The introduction in the book was good.

Well, yes it had a good introduction. But what about the rest? Anything particular you found significant? May I know whether you read it more than once and found anything new that you have missed or did not grasp in the first time of reading?

[Sushan]

The book was interesting and passed a good amount of lessons and knowledge as a non-fiction. I enjoyed reading it and would definitely have that memory for a long time.

I am glad that you enjoyed the book a lot and gained a lot of knowledge. Would you like to share some of the significant things that you learned with the fellow members of this club?

It is good to keep what you learned in your memory. But what is better is incorporating those into your life and become an example. What do you say?

[Sushan]

There was a lot to learn from this book as I anticipated so I wasn't disappointed. In my opinion this book would help you navigate life seamlessly though I didn't agree with everything the book said.

I am glad that the book did not disappoint you and allowed you to gain a lot. And I am happy about your frank comment on not agreeing with some content of the book. I would like to suggest you to visit the following forum topic and post the areas that you do not agree with, and Scott he himself will clarify the matters.

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[Sushan]

We are capable of attaining our true identity by getting rid of our fake identities. Additionally, we can create heaven and hell in our lives if we mean to.

I agree. We are hiding behind various identities and it can end up forgetting even us who we really are. We need to strip away these fake identities and masks and understand our as well as everyone else's true form.

And yes, both hell and heaven are found within this world, and they are creations of our very own thoughts and actions. Understanding that will allow us to choose to be either in heaven or hell.

[Sushan]

The book is a journey through the complexities of life, exploring the struggles and triumphs that unite us all. Hughes’ writing is both insightful and relatable, making the reader feel seen and understood.

Well, I see this book as a guidance to reveal and understand our true selves, our multiple 'yous' over time and the universe, and understand that we are only a small piece of a shared consciousness and a universe, that will ultimately make the struggle that we face belongs to everyone and it is the same struggle, and we are in it together.