Transformation Memoir
I’m always looking for a good read to take with me to work. Sometimes it gets slow in the middle of the night and it’s nice to have a good book to dive into.
The Imposter is A Transformation Memoir by Kip Kreiling. It’s the story of how he survived the unimaginable as a child and teen. He actually did more than survive though – he became an inspiration.

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My Take on the Book
Throughout the book, Kip shares 8 principles of human transformation that will help inspire and uplift.  They help you realize that your goals and aspirations can become a reality.

I admit I’ve read very few self help books in the past. I usually force myself to read them and get bored about halfway through. I do consider this a self help book simply because of how I felt when I was done reading it and the 8 principles that are outlined.
However, it’s so much more than that. The author combines the right amount of story, his story, and then some application and examples towards the end of each chapter. It has such an honest and vulnerable feel; for him to expose the worst times in his life and how he overcame them.

I also love that this book made me reflect on my own life. Sometimes I feel like I am generally very sheltered because quite honestly I had it very good growing up. I’m not saying my childhood or teen years were perfect, but I thrived in a loving home with great parents.  Not everyone has that chance, and this was a real eye openener for me.
The author shares his story of addictions and horrific circumstances and really lets you in on what happened to him – how he felt, what he experienced. Then he gives you hope to overcome, because he did what most people would deem to be impossible in his circumstance, he overcame.

One phrase from The Imposter really struck me, and I wonder if it’s because I fail to take action at times in my life, which in turn could change me for the better. It states: “Victory is achieved by taking action and allowing that action to change us.” It made me analyze where I should be taking action in different areas of my life.

I honestly could go on and on about things that I loved in this book. I mentioned above that I have a hard time reading books that aren’t in story format. There were a few points when I felt like the book was slow and I might be losing interest. I always noticed at those points that the chapter was wrapped up by a profound principle and the author moved onto the next story.

This book has taught me that no matter what you’ve been through, no matter what your circumstances may have been or are, you CAN change.

I would definitely recommend this book to others that I know. It’s a pick me up, it’s self help, it can be life changing if you let it.

Price: $17.77

Where to Buy: Amazon, Kip Kreiling Website

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The book reviewed in this article was a sample provided to me by the author, Kip Kreiling. These views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated by this review.

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