The Discovery Journal: A Formatted Journal to Live and Record Life

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (12/06) "The Discovery Journal" is a unique way to journal. Michael S. Williams walks the reader through a distinctive process to record their life. "Everyone has a story to tell and most people would like to have a journal of their life." But who has time to keep a journal? "The Discovery Journal" begins with a place for your name and a photograph of your family. This book is divided into two "Passages," "The Road Map: Answers to Most Every Question in Life," and "My Legacy: Giving the Gift of Self," each covering an aspect the reader's life. The "Passages" are divided into sections that are filled with bits of wisdom and a place for you to record something about your life having to do with that particular aspect. In "Passages I: The Road Map," Mr. Williams covers topics that he considerers the "Answers to Most Every Question in Life" ranging from "Adversity, Friends, Prosperity, Work Ethic, Time Management and Self Confidence" to name a few. "Passage II: My Legacy--Giving the Gift of Self, is dedicated to you: your history, your hopes, your dreams, and most importantly, your lessons learned," Mr. Williams has a place for the reader to share particular lessons he has learned concerning a particular subject. "The Discovery Journal" is an exceptional concept. I have long wanted to journal but not been sure how to start or disciplined enough to continue. This is a legacy that can be passed down from generation to generation. This book is well written. The cover is beautifully done, a tree reaching far, just as our lives stories will if shared. I wish my grandparents had left something like this. This book will make an excellent gift for any number of people on my list, especially for my sister, a new grandmother. I highly recommend "The Discovery Journal" to grandparents, parents or anyone else that would like to leave a bit of themselves behind.

This book is part inspirational, part guidance, and 100% on target for the person seeking a way to live and record life for their own benefit and for loved ones.