This book is too negative

[Lady Bug]

Hi, I'm someone who may procure a book and then leave it on the shelf indefinitely - this is one such book. I'm not saying that the book has false teachings but then again, I'm not sure. Maybe no one here has read this. I'm not even on page 20 and I'm kind of struggling with feeling hopeless and scared, when I don't think that these are healthy feelings to have. It is not until literally page 131 of this book that it finally starts talking about heaven, but a few "decades" of pages before that, you "have to" read the complete description of what hell will be like, and even if the description is true, I'm not sure if I can handle reading it. I don't want to feel so terrified every day, just because of reading it. I do like that the reading style is very articulate and interesting, but then what? Something tells me that this is not a book I will read from cover to cover (or at all).

 

[Michie]

I have heard that book is highly recommended. I have not read it though.

Deacon Pedro thinks meditation on these things can be a good thing.

Here is what he wrote: Deacon-structing the Four Last Things | Salt + Light Media

 

[mourningdove~]

I'm not even on page 20 and I'm kind of struggling with feeling hopeless and scared, when I don't think that these are healthy feelings to have.

It is not until literally page 131 of this book that it finally starts talking about heaven, but a few "decades" of pages before that, you "have to" read the complete description of what hell will be like, and even if the description is true, I'm not sure if I can handle reading it.

I don't want to feel so terrified every day,

Is this a mandatory reading assignment given to you by your priest or confessor?

If not, then it would seem you have the option to put the book back up on the shelf, to be read at another time.

I've learned that sometimes when we are going thru difficult times, things like reading a book with frightening content ... watching scary movies ... observing persons or animals being abused ... etc. ... can be very emotionally 'triggering'.

So, if your instincts are telling you that this reading may not be healthy for you at this time, I'd trust 'em.
(And I'd put the book away for now, so as to 'take care' of myself.)

 

[Michie]

I have heard that book is highly recommended. I have not read it though.

Deacon Pedro thinks meditation on these things can be a good thing.

Here is what he wrote: Deacon-structing the Four Last Things | Salt + Light Media

I think the deacon helps clarify it a bit where you do not feel like you are being hit over the head. Sometimes there are things that are to be read at certain times. This may not be the time given current stress.

 

[FaithT]

Hi, I'm someone who may procure a book and then leave it on the shelf indefinitely - this is one such book. I'm not saying that the book has false teachings but then again, I'm not sure. Maybe no one here has read this. I'm not even on page 20 and I'm kind of struggling with feeling hopeless and scared, when I don't think that these are healthy feelings to have. It is not until literally page 131 of this book that it finally starts talking about heaven, but a few "decades" of pages before that, you "have to" read the complete description of what hell will be like, and even if the description is true, I'm not sure if I can handle reading it. I don't want to feel so terrified every day, just because of reading it. I do like that the reading style is very articulate and interesting, but then what? Something tells me that this is not a book I will read from cover to cover (or at all).

It sounds like a book I wouldnt be able to get through, either.

 

[Michie]

It sounds like a book I wouldnt be able to get through, either.

I think that why I never read it despite hearing so much about it.

 

[RileyG]

I read that book several years ago. I don’t remember too much detail, to be honest.

 

[Lady Bug]

I think that why I never read it despite hearing so much about it.

I forgot why I ordered it at the time, lol. I wish I remembered. I would say that make sure you are in a state of grace whenever you read out of that book. Don't read it if you know you have to go to Confession first. Until page 131, it's extremely unpleasant to read IMHO. I wish I were exaggerating

 

[Michie]

I forgot why I ordered it at the time, lol. I wish I remembered. I would say that make sure you are in a state of grace whenever you read out of that book. Don't read it if you know you have to go to Confession first. Until page 131, it's extremely unpleasant to read IMHO. I wish I were exaggerating

Yeah I heard some talk about it. I was not sure I wanted to meditate on it with my anxiety. Some rave about it but I don’t think it’s for everyone. Especially those with anxiety or scrupulosity. There have been times I just could not read a book and I put it on the shelf. I may return to it later and could handle it or even enjoyed it. I think there are many variables when it comes to what we consume. You may get more out of it later but right now I think your stress level is high and the content may add to that.

 

[Lady Bug]

Yeah I heard some talk about it. I was not sure I wanted to meditate on it with my anxiety. Some rave about it but I don’t think it’s for everyone. Especially those with anxiety or scrupulosity. There have been times I just could not read a book and I put it on the shelf. I may return to it later and could handle it or even enjoyed it. I think there are many variables when it comes to what we consume. You may get more out of it later but right now I think your stress level is high and the content may add to that.

I agree about the stress level thing. I'm not saying to say it wouldn't be a good book for anyone here but it's not going to be for everyone and that's OK too.