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Reviewed by Stewart Brian for Readers' Favorite
Understand The Past: Remember Without Reliving by Keith Thorn is a well-written book that helps readers see clearly through their past scars and experiences so that these do not negatively influence how they live in the present or future. Keith begins by describing the echo of yesterday, which the world calls memory. People hold on to memories of their past, hoping these will keep them safe instead of learning from them. To positively interpret our past, the renewal of the mind becomes crucial. Keith further explores the importance of rest, patience, faith, and other key aspects in transforming the mind. Other topics discussed in this book include the distance between pain and perspective, walking with peace by living every moment instead of negotiating with it, the strength to love without understanding, and more.
This is a powerful and inspiring book that took me on a journey of personal reflection and transformation. Growing up, I have held on to past hurts and memories, so that I have built negative defense mechanisms for survival. This book helped me see areas in my mind that still require healing. I loved that the author shared his personal stories and experiences, which made the book more engaging to read. Through this book, I got to know more about Aikido, which I found fascinating. The writing is well-paced, detailed, and easy to comprehend. It features themes on personal growth, healing, faith, forgiveness, and more. I recommend Understand The Past: Remember Without Reliving by Keith Thorn to anyone still dealing with any past emotional pain or trauma.
