By far the best book in my eBook library!

"Reading the 2nd edition of Jambo's Jumbo Jumble has been a real delight! Mr. Howenstein has successfully weaved together daily writings from the world's inspirational leaders, along with his own stunning photos of nature and landscapes in and around the Tokyo metropolitan region. He then offers the reader a chance to reflect upon his or her own spirituality by posing a question or suggesting an activity that one can take to improve oneself.

As a lifelong student and practitioner of self-help materials (I even once served as a national sales director with a company that marketed self-improvement cassette tape, goal setting, and time management programs), I can honestly say this is one of the most inspiring books I’ve ever read that encourage us all to reflect inside ourselves to see what makes us tick so that we can in turn help make the world a better place.

With 366 daily inspirations, one for each day of the year, I eagerly look forward every morning to reading the next thought-provoking entry, just like a daily devotional. The book's bibliography sections allow the reader to learn more about the beautiful daily photos, as well as seek out the sources of the writings to explore more in-depth reading.

And I would be remiss not to mention the really CUTE and colorful, hand-drawn illustrations by Mr. Howenstein‘s wife Miki. For these reasons, I can highly recommend this amazing publication. Hats off to you, Mr. & Ms. Howenstein, for a job well done!"

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Jumbo Jumble" by David Howenstein.]

4 out of 4 stars

Are you in pursuit of self-actualization? Are you curious to find your life's purpose? Do you have a desire for social integration and unity? Are you trying to get on the path of self-discovery? Then, this is the right book for you.

Jumbo Jumble is a book written by David Howenstein. It contains 366 visual and inspirational delights; these serve as daily tablets for each day of the year to be taken by individuals who are willing to take intentional steps towards achieving success and discovering their self-purpose. It is a book that aims to unify different ideologies of people who hold various belief systems and are influenced by them.

Furthermore, for every month of the year, two related themes are intertwined and talked about in various lights and angles under diverse subtitles; these are further broken down into bits for better understanding. This book provides new options, and choices humans should make to ensure that the world is a better place. Trying out new things can be the first step in achieving progress, and one should reflect before taking any action to avoid regrets or mistakes. I learned that for the society to become a better place, individuals must, first of all, make themselves better; this is achieved or made possible when it is consciously done.

I found so many positive aspects in this book. The book, for one, taught me a whole lot; it was like an eye-opener to some facts and secrets. This book is inspirational and, at the same time, captivating; I found it very thrilling because each day further drives home the points made by the author. It also contains graphics and images that are soothing and would help one to relax. These images help to give a person the drive for the day and what they should strive towards doing for the day. The book also encourages us to aspire and work towards being better for the benefit of ourselves and the society we live in. One thing we must also note is that these are entirely impossible if we don't understand what life is and find out the reason why we are living, as this comes before any other thing.

Regarding the negative aspect, I found absolutely nothing wrong in the book; it is simply excellent and refreshing. 

I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it encompasses virtually everything humans in search of purpose should know. I found no errors in this book; it was exceptionally well edited, which is impressive.

I recommend this book to everyone who is genuinely on the path of self-discovery and ready to take bold steps to be intentional about their life.

BOOK REVIEW From READERS FAVORITE

5 STARS

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/jumbo-jumble 

Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite

Jumbo Jumble: A Sojourn of 365 Visual and Inspirational Delights by David Howenstein is a compendium of inspirational thoughts, ideas, and reflections gleaned from a variety of sources and accompanied by somewhat humorous commentaries, designed to provide food for the heart, the mind, and the soul for a year. These thoughts cover a variety of subjects and each month is dedicated to one of the topics. The opening thoughts for the month of January caught my attention with the striking words: “Your journey begins with an intensive search within. It is only through better understanding of and by yourself that you can clearly see what is working for you and what isn’t. A key point here is to observe yourself non-judgmentally.” 

Introducing the book, the author notes that contemporary society is fractured, riddled by many ills, with young people obsessed with their electronic devices, and older people too, with corporations bent on making profits while sacrificing the health of society, a capitalism that feeds on the struggles of the suffering poor, terrorists that cause people to live in fear, and a lot more. In a society like ours, a return to the basic, fundamental values of humanity will definitely restore our humanity, steep us in the wellsprings of life, and allow for the creativity that creates meaning and more life. 

Join this inspiring author to reflect on the art of self-cultivation, the beauty of active contemplation, the joy of making our inward thoughts manifest in our material life, and finding the purpose of our life. In each reflection, David Howenstein offers a proposal that will help the reader implement the thought. Jumbo Jumble: A Sojourn of 365 Visual and Inspirational Delights is sprinkled with breathtaking images and illustrations that are as equally telling as they are inspirational. This book will take you to unexpected places in your soul and set you on a path of utter self-transformation. Intelligently written, insightful, and compelling. You’ll need a lot of restraint to read just one thought a day; a generous gift from this author!