When I first scanned the pages of Little Pieces of Heaven by Oluwadahunsi, I realized that this review would be unlike any other book I had previously reviewed. It consists of 315 thoughts and meditations-some extremely short, others longer, containing several lines. Very quickly I understood the reasoning behind the title of this book. The "little pieces" are gems of wisdom, obviously inspired by the intellect of the author and, even more importantly, the indwelling spirit. The thought-provoking words offer guidance for daily living, showing wit, wisdom, and knowledge of life with all its joys, temptations, and man-made entrapments.
Though the selections contains invaluable advice and consequences of actions, every so often, I found myself smiling in awe at the method of presentation and the utilization of word skills that so effectively speak reason and reality to the heart. When ingested properly, the messages are words in motion, moving one toward a more fulfilling life.
There are many examples I would like to share, but I have chosen only the following four, hoping to entice prospective readers to purchase the book:
66. He points a finger at you, points three at himself and his thumb at God.
95. When Satan says, "Don't worry, you've got time," worry, because you haven't got time! Time was yesterday! Today is second chance! Tomorrow is too late!
272. Beware the crutch of prayer! He who spends the day saying, "I'm praying, I'm praying," is talking to himself.
426. Don't let man define you or you'll defy God.
Readers will find Little Pieces of Heaven to be an excellent daily devotional and practical guide. By reading one or more of the selections, pondering the meaning, and applying it to their lives, individuals will grow in their spiritual walk and in their ability to function in a problematic, fast-paced world with other human beings. We get up, eat breakfast, go to work, eat lunch, work some more, return home, eat dinner, watch television, and go the bed. The next day we repeat the same routine. Over and over we hear the words, "There isn't enough time in the day to get everything done." Well, this book provides powerful meditations and thoughts that are packaged so that very little time is needed to make a big difference in the thinking of individuals.
It is my suggestion that you purchase several copies of this book as they would make a perfect birthday or holiday gift. I can't imagine any individual who would not want to give a friend, regardless of the occasion, little pieces of heaven.
