Author: Jerald Balasingh | Publisher: Author in Me | Genre: Philosophy | Pages: 40
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Looking Again is a thought-provoking book; one that urges you to rethink your quick conclusions in favour of something far rarer: attentive seeing. It begins from a simple but unsettling premise that much of what we believe to be truth is shaped by habit, haste, and first impressions. From there, it gently invites the reader into a slower, more reflective way of engaging with the world.

At its core, the book challenges the idea that life can be understood through mundane aspects. Little but powerful things such as kindness, love, weakness, happiness, madness, etc. reveal themselves only when we are willing to pause. The author does not argue or impose a worldview; instead, each narrative works like a little story that slowly but subtly nudges you to peek inside and ask yourself a question, “Is this right?”

In a time when books often promise transformation, this one insists on humility. It suggests that the desire for answers can sometimes be an escape from the harder work of understanding. Philosophically, the book aligns itself with traditions that value awareness over control and perception over conclusion. It reminds us that wisdom is not always about knowing more, but making the right moral decisions. The writing remains accessible through everyday observations. There is a strong ethical undercurrent throughout the book, one that quietly advocates for compassion and introspection.

Toward the end, a lingering shift in perspective is what the book emphasizes on. You begin to notice your own reactions, your assumptions, and the spaces where understanding might replace judgment. In teaching us how to look again, it offers something enduring: the possibility of living with greater awareness and grace.

Please note: I received an ARC from the author but the review remains unbiased.