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Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
"The Metaphysics of Shoes" by Charline E. Manuel will make you think every time you buy and wear a pair of shoes. There are 12 short stories that will inspire and empower you to become a better person. Some of the shoes that Charline writes about are baby shoes, dancing shoes, bowling shoes, women’s shoes, men's shoes, shoes in good repair, shoes that are broken, lucky shoes and bloody shoes. Each story has a different purpose, but each one will move you and make you think. Every story will end with Soul Thoughts, a quote from the bible, a reason for the story and an 'if the shoe fits' question that will make you think and have the ability to empower and strengthen your daily life.
As I read "The Metaphysics of Shoes" each story became my favorite, one that I could relate to so well. I believe Charline Manuel has changed my thinking, found a way to acknowledge my goals and made my life better. I am not a huge fan of self help books, but this one has been written with a story that is clear and interesting and with an outcome that is easy to understand. "The Metaphysics of Shoes" is a self-help, inspirational, well-written book for the life lessons of everyday living and professional advancement. Manuel has given us a book that reads like a novel, but is not a mindless waste of time. I highly recommend this book for everyone, young and old, male and female. I will be watching the best-seller list for its rise to the number one spot.
