If read from the perspective given
in the introduction – that this book is a gift to the author’s children – it is
tolerable. It reads as an autobiography and displays anything but humility from
the author.
As promised on the cover of his
book, Hewitt addresses seven gifts and seven givers. Each gift and giver is
given its own chapter. Much of the book is consumed with stories and examples
from Hewitt’s experiences with guests on his radio show. Hewitt has interviewed
many colorful people, and this is clearly evident in his book.
Simply reading the list of what the
seven gifts are and who the seven givers are would have been enough for me.
They served as solid reminders. However, I found the chapters themselves to be
vapid. Hewitt talked at length about his numerous interviews, and I found the
prose to be pretentious. The word “wonderful” was used to abundance, and
overall I think the book lacked substance, and as mentioned before, humility.
Hewitt’s advice about the seven gifts and seven givers almost seemed
unattainable for someone who hadn’t had his experiences – but of course they
are not. Not that this is a requirement, but the only Biblical mention seemed
forced and trite – Bible verses appeared after the title of each chapter.
I do not recommend this book to
others.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
