Our World is Cool

This book tried hard to be about inclusion, openness, kindness and ecology, but fell many times along the way.

For example, they say: “No Matter what you believe, whether a Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or Jew, living peacefully - cross my heart - is up to you.” By only citing the 4 religions that they know of, the author excluded many religions. In this case, it would have been more tolerant and inclusive to remove the examples.

On another occasion, they say “Be proud of who you stand beside, love is love, don't ever hide”. Well, it is way more complicated than that, and in many regions of the world, it is not safe to simply ‘never hide'.

Overall, it felt that the author didn't have a clear understanding of the world, and showed sign of judgment where they were trying to be supportive.

Thank you NetGalley and Golden Brick Road Publishing House for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Read and reviewed: 2018-12-03