The Final Summit

For me to sit down and read a book cover to cover in one sitting is a rarity. That just doesn’t happen often because I’ll either get distracted or fall asleep or move on to something else. The last time it happened was with a historical fiction story by Andy Andrews called “The Traveler’s Gift,” which I read just over a year ago. Today I sat down with another of his books, which happened to be its sequel, “The Final Summit.”

David Ponder (the main character in “The Traveler’s Gift”), with 28 years of applying the Seven Decisions in his personal life and business ventures, is called upon to lead the Travelers’ final summit as they are tasked with solving what, to mankind, has become a dire mystery. Out of the crowd of Travelers present, David interacts with Winston Churchill, Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln (again), Eric Erickson, King David, George Washington Carver, and Joshua Chamberlain, each offering parts of the solution from their various life experiences and wisdom. As it turns out, each idea from the characters was needed to come to the final conclusion.

From the very onset, this book drew me into its pages and gave me, as it were, a prime spot in the gallery of the meeting hall as the discussions between all the characters were going on. I liked the ways the author added dialog that fit the individual’s personality. At times I recognized a few quotes that the person is famous for saying, and other times the new “quotes” seemed to fit right in with what the character is known for. All told, this is a very intriguing book, well-written to maintain interest throughout.

I could hardly put this book down long enough to grab another box of crackers! Woven through the pages are quotes and lessons to be learned from wise men and women from ancient history all the way through modern times—lessons on restoring hope, seeking wisdom, being courageous, exhibiting self-discipline, building character…the list goes on. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes history with a little bit of a new twist mixed in.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of “The Final Summit” through Book Sneeze, in exchange for my honest review.