A review by mauragf
Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped by Russell Brand

3.0

My experience of this book was enhanced by listening to Russell reading it. Although I couldn't relate to all of Russell's mentors and experiences I enjoyed reading about them, particularly learning about Amma, the Hugging Saint.

Russell's comments on how we trade distraction for connection very much resonated with me. This seeems to be an unfortunate trademark of modern life and our obsession with technology and our phones. Having listened to this book at Christmas I note how much I enjoyed spending quality time with my family; chatting, playing games and going for walks. He continually emphasises the importance of kindness and compassion, which is a useful reminder for all of us.

I really enjoyed Russell's comment's on fatherhood and his primal desire to protect his children which he shares with us in his usual witty way. That chapter and his comments about filming in Ireland were very enjoyable.