Book Analysis   read Dan Millman’s book, The Law of Spirit: Simple, powerful truths for making life work (1995).

Assignment: Book Analysis   read Dan Millman’s book, The Law of Spirit: Simple, powerful truths for making life work (1995).     

 Identify, discuss, and analyze (compare and contrast) at least three major themes (i.e., a recurrent perception / view / idea / assumption / insight or set of perspectives observed through the analysis of particular information/content) generated through the reading of Millman’s book and ways that these themes can be applicable for promoting transformation of oppressive forces at the individual and societal levels. 

How does Millman’s position or themes relate to social work’s mission, beliefs, principles, and ethics? How does it differ? (Note: compare and contrast Millman’s position /themes with social work/ mission/principles/ ethics).  

How useful may Millman’s perceptive be for strengthening our professional “use of self” when working with diverse clients (i.e., individuals and families experiencing different strengths and challenges)? 

Discuss and analyze at least three of Millman’s “laws” that were most meaningful to you. Are these laws reflections of your current personal-professional growth? How useful may these laws be for your on-going personal-professional development? Be specific. Provide concrete examples as needed.  

What would you add to or take out from the “laws” presented by Millman? Provide a rationale.  

Reminder: This is a book analysis, not a book review. Your in-depth assessment, exploration, and interpretation-analysis of the content are vital. The book analysis needs to begin with an introduction aimed at informing the reader about the purpose of your document, general areas that will be addressed, and ways that the content is being organized. Book analysis must be typed and double-spaced. APA format is required. Use the main idea generated by each of the questions to construct headings for organizing your content.   Use headings to help structure essay 

Make sure to answer the questions- in your own words of understanding  

Rely on your style of writing if you hit every question  

Examples of headings:  

Main themes 

Social work perspectives  

Use of self  

Do not need to use outside sources; it is an analysis of the Millman’s Book 

No cover page just name and class in top right corner 

Do not need separate page for references just a header reading references then listed 

What is he looking for as he grades?

Is it clear?            Is it organized?                 How is it reflected?