Priority
Doomsday Diaries
by Aaron Powell
Goodreads blurb:
As mankind inches closer to self-destruction—corruption, greed,
religious zealotry and intemperance—Patrick Mitchell struggles to find purpose
and order amidst the growing chaos he’s witnessed in the world. As a former
Marine serving in the Middle East, then as a college student, Patrick sees the
mounting ignorance of mankind. He is distraught by the moral deficiencies and
surrendering of principles he has observed. Patrick ignores the temptation of
blissful ignorance, instead choosing to pursue wisdom, feeling that a life
without examination is not a life worth living. Reflecting on his personal
tribulations, Patrick Mitchell considers the future of mankind and has
determined one thing alone to be his priority.
About the Author:
Aaron Powell served as a Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington in 2003 with a bachelor of arts in criminal justice, minoring in
psychology. He also completed a second bachelor of arts in business
administration at Ashford University, where he graduated with distinction in
2011. He is the author of the Doomsday Diaries series, C-Town, Sugar Baby,
Hurry Up and Wait, Benjamin, and Scream, “Aye, Sir!” He enjoys
reading—particularly military history and nonfiction—writing, and is an active
marksman. Aaron and his wife, Michelle, and son, Luke, live near Austin, Texas.
Connect with Aaron:
My Thoughts - 4 out of
5 unicorns - I really liked it!!
**Book gifted to me by
author for honest review
Okay,
the cover doesn’t do much for me, but it is purposeful. This is definitely one of those books you should
read to open your eyes.
Aaron
hits on some things that are happening a lot in America today. I really enjoyed this book, but it gets you
really thinking. I like Aaron and his
character are all veterans. This review
is a little different because I use my own story to illustrate the idea behind
this book. I don’t want to give away
this story because you need to read it yourself.
When
I served (even though I was never where the action was), I felt like I had a
higher purpose like I was making a difference.
When I got out (for my family, my son), I felt like part of me was
missing (could be my soulmate, but that’s his choice), and I decided it was
purpose. I went from job to job making
good money, but I was never really happy (I did live for my son though). Until I decided to teach even though I
laughed when my college professor suggested it to me, I feel like I have
purpose again, trying to teach my high school students logic and reasoning
through math and some integrity and drive which seems to be missing from
American society. I love all my kids
even the ones who like to be turds. It
is especially satisfying this year because one of my students who was never
great at math is my aid this year. He
tells my students to stop whining about what’s fair and to listen because I
might actually teach them something about life.
He used to be my biggest trouble maker, and now he is sticking up for
me. I’m particularly proud of the fact
he decided to join the Navy and aspires to be a Seal. He has changed so much into a great young
man. But you all are probably wondering
what all this has to do with this book, right?
This
feeling of purpose and trying to figure life is what is happening in this
book. How often do you see people
talking to each other? Not very often
unless it is texting or on the phone or computer what happened to knowing who
your neighbors are. Life has become impersonal. The main character Patrick is putting his
priority on his family and their lives.
He doesn’t whine about being too tired to play with and take care of his
son (which I’m ashamed to feel sometimes).
How often do you go to the park or play with your kids? I’d wager not enough. He addresses the dreams some veterans have
post-war. This book is really deep for
only being a novella and 89 pages long.
Aaron has a way with words, and I can’t wait to read the other books I
have.
I
recommend reading this book to all veterans and to those of you who have
families and recommend opening your eyes a little. Change one thing to make your life better and
more purposeful and not for money.
Interested in reading??
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