BOOK REVIEW: “Break Through” is no breakthrough …

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When a big name in Christian counseling circles writes a book, even with a co-author, you naturally expect an excellent read. That was not my experience with “Break Through: When to Give In, How to Push Back” by Tim Clinton and Pat Springle (published by Worthy Publishing).

First, let me say much of the content of the book is solid. I simply found the writing of it somewhat confusing.

My initial expectations regarding the content was garnered from the title on the cover of the book. But once I opened the cover and started reading, I was not able to definitively zero in on what this book is primarily about. The content seemed to be a mishmash of subjects from enmeshment (what I think is supposed to be the core topic) to boundaries, trust, parenting, forgiveness, and other topics, some of which seemed to be repetitious.

I think the problem with “Break Through” was a lack of concise communication, starting with clearly identifying a focal point for the book, and then continuing with a concise unfolding of the issues pertaining to that focal point. The content is more an ongoing rambling, switching from one topic to another, and then back again without clearly connecting everything to easily identifiable focal points.

Because of the odd way the book is written, it is not a standout regarding the topics it does cover. There are multiple other books that more concisely, more clearly, and more simply convey as good of content as you will find in this book.

For these reasons, I have to say “Break Through” is no breakthrough. Even with that said, I have no doubt there are many who would find themselves blessed with some of the content if they’re willing to work through the muddle of the message.

Scotty

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