Title: Spirituality in the 21ST Century
Author: Frank P. Daversa
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1-4918-5304-7
Genre: Religion/ Spirituality
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Spirituality in the 21st Century is an enlightening and refreshing look at spirituality in current times. Author Frank P. Daversa has written a book that is a perfect book to calm readers during these turbulent times. Spirituality in the 21st Century is a wide-ranging book which addresses spiritual and personal issues. From success in jobs to relationships, Daversa advises readers to take a spiritual path. He also writes about how a foundation in God, an open heart, and even love of nature can help people heal their emotional wounds.
Daversa writes eloquently about how he overcame his own obstacles and doubt to become a writer. He writes openly and honestly about how his faith in Jesus Christ helped him cope with his schizoaffective disorder. Daversa also cautions readers against letting their mental health issues dominate them and to seek help if they need it. He also writes about choosing different paths in life can impact a person’s life. He gives disparate examples of President Ronald Reagan, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and how their choices led to changing their destinies – and the world.
Daversa’s advice is so relatable that it will resonate with many readers. He advises people to resist the crass commercialism of society and to focus on spiritual health and kindness. While he advocates getting a higher education and achieving success, Daversa says that readers shouldn’t chase personal success at the risk of losing their souls.
Even though Daversa is a Christian, he has a refreshingly modern and open-minded look at other religions. He cites Buddhist and Hindu examples of karma that can shape people’s lives. He also cites the Dalai Lama as an influence in his life. Daversa goes against the stereotype of a closed-minded Christian with his support of LGBTQ rights. In Spirituality of the 21St Century, his advocacy for people to truly live God’s message of loving all people is a welcome message.
This book would be best for readers who want to read about spirituality and how to incorporate it into their daily lives. Fans of spiritual and self-help writers like Deepak Chopra or Marianne Williamson will also like this book. Even readers who aren’t religious will be impressed by the messages about self-help, serving others and becoming closer to nature.
Spirituality in the 21st Century is a book that will educate readers. Daversa has written a text that will deeply resonate with readers.
