A review by nb_leftist
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

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I read this because adrienne maree brown recommended it in their book, Emergent Strategy. I liked how she described it, but reading it is definitely not worth it. It did not need to be as long as it is, it’s so repetitive, and Don Miguel Ruiz talks as if he’s some sort of enlightened, perfected being. He talks as if his writing in this book will save the world (he even claims it will do so), and—in my opinion the most offensive and blatant spit in the face of real experience—he claims it can make someone’s life “perfect”, without sadness or struggle.

There’s a reason I don’t read self-help books.

On the other hand, I do think the four agreements are important, just don’t think anyone has to read the book to understand what he’s talking about.