*I was actually walking around the pool area during my vacation to Mexico and I saw a young person reading this book. I went back to my chair, did a bit of online research, and ordered the book. The story was waiting for me when I returned home.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Jarvis Jay Masters didn't have an easy life. In fact, his early life was horrendous and full of heartache.
*Making one bad choice after another bad choice, Jarvis found himself in juvenile detention centers, jails, and finally ended up in San Quentin.
*He was angry, resentful, and hated the world around him. There was no sense of peace.
*After a prison guard is murdered, Jarvis is sentenced to death row.
*During this time, he spends time with a variety of people, who show him the whole other side of living a full, peaceful, and meaningful life.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I knew nothing of this book before seeing it poolside in Mexico.
*I do love memoir, but this was written by Sheff about Masters and his transformation.
*The journey Jarvis took was fascinating, eye-opening, and incredible.
*As I was reading, I found myself thinking more and more about meditation and trying to bring more peace to my own life.
*Reading about Buddhism and the impact it can have on a person's life was quite extraordinary.
Who Should Read It:
Who Should Read It:
*The reader by the pool appeared to be in high school so I'm wondering if this was required reading for him. I would say the story would be appropriate for the high-school, college, and adult reader. Everyone will take something from the story and apply it to their own life.
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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