For the first time in my reading experience, I read a book on crime investigation. When it comes to television shows, documentaries, or even movies about crime investigation I give my undivided attention throughout. That’s how much I am devoted to it. The sad reality though is that although I am interested in this genre of storytelling. It is very difficult to absorb the information without being affected by the portrayed events. As it can make it challenging to separate the events and scenarios portrayed from real life. 

I see this especially when it comes to the level of consciousness I have when I am alone. Making sure that the doors are locked at all times and being extra vigilant at all times. Hence my reluctance to read the book “The forgotten girl”.

Although the prologue sparked some level of curiosity, The Forgotten Girl was not so much of a wow piece of writing for me. I didn’t instantly feel hooked to the book in the beginning. However, when I continued to read it, as each character was unveiled and got distinguished – the content just flowed and my curiosity for the next page was heightened.

At the beginning of the first chapter, we are introduced to the protagonist, Jason. Whose life has been highly affected by an incident that took place twenty-seven years ago. This exhibit to me subsists one of the key elements that I have been gradually learning over the years: the choices we make today will determine our future outcomes – one way or another.

When it comes to the title of the book. I found that “The forgotten gilr” doesn’t really fit the storyline. That’s because although Jason’s sister, Hayden, went missing for days following a seeming kidnapping incident. She was found alive and healthy by the end of the novel. Yes, the chapters of her disappearance covered about ninety percent of the book. But the person who, I think the title of the book should have revolved around – that’s if the author wanted to talk about The Forgotten “somebody”, it should have been Jason’s friend, Logan. The first reason being that he went missing and was never found until 27 years later when his “body” was discovered. Secondly, almost everything revolved around him. Even the disappearance of Hayden revolved around him. The plot revolved around him. And everyone’s storyline rotated around him.

The forgotten “boy” could have done the novel some justice unless the author chose “girl” as an irony to represent the femininity ideal world. 

Overall, the book was worth a read. It was compelling towards the end. And I just couldn’t stop myself from wanting to know  what happens next.

Among the many lessons from the book, I highlighted these two: ¹⁾It is important to always get both sides of the story before concluding other people’s characters. ²⁾The truth always has a way of coming out -soon or later. In this book, it took twenty-seven years.

EndNote

One of my favorite quotes from the book has little to do with the actual story. But really resonated with me so I thought I would share it. Especially for my ladies out there who think they are falling behind and time seems to be passing them like a millisecond shooting star. “…and I still can’t get used to the people asking me if I have children. Today it was the woman in the bank. I’m forty-two, I’m married, but no, I don’t have children. It’s a choice some people make. Some people put their careers first, right? Is that so hard to understand? Why do people feel like they can ask such things?” – Jason’s wife, Nora (The Forgotten Girl) 

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.If you struggle when reading books with lengthy paragraphs. Then you might want to try this particular book: The Secret. Which is a simple and interesting read. With a throw of different authors and experts in psychology, research, teaching, philosophy, and other intellectual respective fields. Shonda Byrnes put together what seems to me, a guide to a simple and better prospect of living a fruitful life. Not only so, but also enlightening the vitality of higher power in many distinctive ways.

Although the bits and pieces of advice in this book seem unequivocally subtle and somewhat easy. The practice of perfecting a positive-filled lifestyle is a process and also to some extent needs persistence and patience. For example, it might seem easy to wake up every day and affirm money into your life. Or to use the law of attraction by always thinking about money. However, for you to get to a place where you are fulfilled. It won’t only take mere positive thinking or affirmation. To my understanding, practical work, a little bit of persistence and patience are equally as important.

It has only been a year since I read this book as recommended by a distant friend from high school. And I still remember precisely how it took humbleness, perspective, and several chapters’ revisit for me to come to an understanding of what the rules and laws mentioned in the book mean and how they work. Not that I have arrived at what the book describes as “the secret”, but at least I can say I have a different perspective now compared to before reading the book.

The description of the kind of book I wanted when I asked my friend went along the ways of spiritual and personal development. And to my knowledge, I expected a book about religion and maybe a couple of guidelines on how to live optimistically. Well, The secret is not in any way pointing at specific religion or listing guidelines on how to retain positive thoughts 99% of the time. Instead, it provides all the necessary and needed information for everyone to gain regardless of their religious beliefs.

In summary, the book reveals to us the “secrets” to life. And different vital aspects of life such as relationships, health, money, personal growth, etc… In doing so, the author explains these secrets using the law of attraction (which she describes as the law of nature) and the law of the universe (which, to me, is equivalent to the higher power.)

Endnote

”I believe that you’re great, that there’s something magnificent about you. Regardless of what has happened to you in your life. Regardless of how young or old you think you might be. The moment you begin to “think properly,” this something that’s within you, this power within you that’s greater than the world, will begin to emerge. It will take over your life. It will feed you. It will clothe you. It will guide you, protect you, direct you, sustain your very existence. If you let it Now that is what I know, for sure.” – Michael Bernard Beckwith, featured author in The Secret.

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