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alongreader's review
4.0
Ah, Mr Spock, bastion of calm thought and logical behaviour. More or less. With quotes, cartoons and parables from Vulcan, this book is very helpful, especially nowadays.
I don't read a lot of mindfulness books, so I can't really comment on the advice except to say that I found it useful. It's presented very clearly (except where the Kindle format has chopped it up, but that should be fixed in the official version.) and everything makes good sense. I enjoyed reading it.
This is a wonderful book and I very much enjoyed it. I'll be watching for more in the series.
I don't read a lot of mindfulness books, so I can't really comment on the advice except to say that I found it useful. It's presented very clearly (except where the Kindle format has chopped it up, but that should be fixed in the official version.) and everything makes good sense. I enjoyed reading it.
This is a wonderful book and I very much enjoyed it. I'll be watching for more in the series.
afiya2004's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
taaya's review
fast-paced
2.0
This book probably wasn't meant to be taken seriously at all. It seems not like it actually wants to teach anyone how to be mindful.
But even then ...it's extremely one-sided. Not only with real life issues (ignoring the positive aspects of social media, like increased accessibility, for example), but also with the scenes and quotes chosen from Trek.
Example needed? Well, the book states that Spock doesn't have an interest in computers. Spock, who has specialised in computer science? Spock, who seemed to be in love with M5 in the beginning?
And that's a constant issue in the book. That claims are made and 'proven' with a quote - but as a Trekkie I can name a few episodes that show the exact opposite.
...and even the constant jokes get annoying over the course of this book.
The only thing I actually liked were the cartoons. I'd very much like to read about the adventures of tiny cartoon Spock, he's cute.
But even then ...it's extremely one-sided. Not only with real life issues (ignoring the positive aspects of social media, like increased accessibility, for example), but also with the scenes and quotes chosen from Trek.
Example needed? Well, the book states that Spock doesn't have an interest in computers. Spock, who has specialised in computer science? Spock, who seemed to be in love with M5 in the beginning?
And that's a constant issue in the book. That claims are made and 'proven' with a quote - but as a Trekkie I can name a few episodes that show the exact opposite.
...and even the constant jokes get annoying over the course of this book.
The only thing I actually liked were the cartoons. I'd very much like to read about the adventures of tiny cartoon Spock, he's cute.
thesgtrekkiereads's review
4.0
1 ☆ alone because this is spock related.
How very clever. A way to get me to want to read about mindfulness is to relate it back to one of my favorites.
It is quite clever making you question your intent and then asking what would spock do.
Love love the lil sketches too...
How very clever. A way to get me to want to read about mindfulness is to relate it back to one of my favorites.
It is quite clever making you question your intent and then asking what would spock do.
Love love the lil sketches too...
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