Book Review: The Fulfillment of All Desire Study Guide
Posted on | October 11, 2010
by | Kim
This study guide came at a perfect time for me – Greg gave me Ralph Martin’s The Fulfillment of All Desire as a gift for our upcoming anniversary.
I really am enjoying the study guide. The book itself is not full of deep concepts, but it definitely has a lot of “stuff” in it to unpack and chew over. The study guide has helped me to make sure I am READING and not skim-reading (a skill I pretty much perfected back in college), as well as understanding. I can read about various topics (such as the Purgative Way) but am I really understanding what exactly Mr. Martin is trying to drive home? I can use the study guide and make sure that I am understanding what he is saying.
In addition to questions for comprehension, there are questions for reflection. I actually prefer these over the questions for comprehension, to be honest. My biggest issue always comes down to applying ideas in my life, or how does what is being discussed change (or not change) my life. These questions get me thinking more deeply, and help me to be truly honest with myself and what Mr. Martin talks about in the main book.
Each chapter in the study guide begins with a summary of the chapter it corresponds to, as well as a “More about” section and key terms. There is also a glossary that allows you to look up terms you’re unfamiliar with, or just see what definition Mr. Martin is working off of.
The study guide would be great for a small group setting, like a parish book group or a Mom’s group.
This review was written as part of the Catholic book reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on The Fulfillment of All Desire Study Guide and be sure to check out their great selection of baptism gifts while you are there. I received nothing except a free copy of the study guide in exchange for my thoughts about it.
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October 11th, 2010 @ 6:06 pm
Nice review.
My biggest issue always comes down to applying ideas in my life, or how does what is being discussed change (or not change) my life.
Good point….
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