The Final Summit

What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?

The two word answer to this question is revealed in Andy Andrews’ latest book, The Final Summit, which is a sequel to The Traveler’s Gift.

On the surface this book seems to be more of the same from Andy Andrews; many of the messages, illustrations and principles in The Final Summit also appear in Andrews’ earlier works.  His book The Butterfly Effect communicates a similar message but in fewer pages.

What sets The Final Summit apart though is the setting, and the principles and ideas that are whispered through the story.  Much of the book takes place in heaven, with the archangel Gabriel playing a prominent role in gently guiding the characters toward the answer that will rescue humanity from the brink of disaster.

Anne Frank, Winston Churchill, King David, Albert Einstein, and many other ‘travelers’ offer their counsel on the question posed by Gabriel.  And as their stories are revealed, many of the seven decisions for success from the Traveler’s Gift are revisited. 

Most intriguing was the introduction of Eric Erickson, who is credited in the book as single-handedly defeating the Nazi war machine in World War II.  In the end though, I wish more attention had been paid to the idea of God’s hand in our story (this theme is whispered through the pages).  The book ends with the travelers drafting a declaration for humanity that is very inspirational and worth the read.

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