The River Always Wins by David Marquise Book Review

What is this book about?

The book assists the reader in finding acceptance by finding truth in the way of nature. With this perspective, one may more easily uncover peace of mind and joy. The book reminds us that our lives similarly mirror the life of water in ways we’ve never thought.?

Water forms in drops and traverses its course (like our lives). You can learn about the nature of your life by looking at the life

What do I like about this book?

The book highlights the wisdom of something that we take for granted; water. The book highlights how much there is to learn from studying the nature of water.

What do I love about this book?

The author uses something so familiar to us to describe life’s truths. It’s right there in front of you, as obvious as water, something we see and deal with each day of our lives. The truth of life exists in the most obvious forms around you if only you’ll study them.?

Who should read this book?

Those who want more joy in their life, those who enjoy Zen philosophy, those who meditation, those who desire greater peace in life, those who enjoy walking alone in the woods, slowly admiring the way the sunlight slices through the trees and the rustling sounds of the leaves as the wind blows.?

What was my favorite quote from the book?

The Zen master, when asked the essence of Zen offers three words:?catch your breath.