Book Review: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve your Life of Abundance, by Steve Harvey.
Steve Harvey’s message of happiness flows onto each of the 272 pages. Harvey stresses that we can achieve happiness, reach our dreams and become fulfilled, but we first must be willing to “jump.”
Harvey candidly tells the reader that life is about setbacks. At times, we may find ourselves in the dark where we cannot seem to find an exit. At that point, he encourages us to seek the silver lining in the situation, because every setback leads to a comeback.
His hope and his faith in his Divine power allow him to take risks, work beyond fatigue and endure rejections without resentment. The negativity he has encountered allowed him to turn in a positive direction and keep moving past his immediate situation toward his hopes and dreams.
The author’s message of happiness resonates through his life’s trials and struggles. No matter what his adversity –not his homelessness, his two divorces, his IRS financial struggles, his Miss Universe embarrassment — he confesses that through it all he believes that there is always a helping hand to guide you through your challenges.
Harvey puts his morality and Christian upbringing on display, frequently quoting his parents and the Bible. He also shares lessons learned from his parents and strangers and his own mistakes. The author tells us we can dream and have a vision, but we must put some muscle into our desires. If you want a job, turn off the video games, write a resume or a post on LinkedIn, ask a friend for help. We must “WORK” to achieve. The scripture says, “Faith without works is dead James 2:14.”
In this poignant, practical and inspirational book, the author uses his own personal anecdotes to demonstrate his results when he “jumps” to reach his desire. Inevitably there are times when we fail and want to give up. You can almost hear an echo of Harvey’s voice, telling you not to give up, but instead to “Jump,” as he advises.
Harvey lives a victorious life: financially sound, happy relationships, empowered career, inspired love, family fulfillment. Yet adversity still finds him. When those adverse circumstances arise, Harvey uses his faith to help him move in the direction of right decision to continue his life’s joyous fulfillment.
Through most of Harvey’s books, he gives the advice to change your circumstances. In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man he gives relationship advice; In Act like a Success, Think Like a Success, he gives career advice; and in Jump, he gives advice in both these categories, along with advice to transform our individual selves.
Harvey’s books are written with vigor and passion. He speaks candidly to his readers. It feels as though he’s your uncle or your buddy offering the compelling advice to “Jump” and take a leap of faith. He writes with conviction, motivating you to turn your dreams into realities. Please beware, though: Jump is targeted to a population of people wanting to change either their circumstances, themselves or both. If that sounds like what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed when you complete the last page. Go ahead…Take action…Read Jump.
In addition to being an author, Steve Harvey is also a standup comedian, TV personality, and philanthropist as a co-founder of the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation.
