Book Review: 11th Hour Awakening

Reviewed by John M. Murray

An insightful and thoughtful guide that blends social commentary, spiritual guidance, and humorous advice to help usher in a new era of global consciousness

Touted as a manual for the human body and mind, 11th Hour Awakening lays out a framework for achieving personal and societal growth. The guide suggests that humanity is currently in a time of crisis from misguided social conflicts to outright corruption. Above it all is the clear message that society involves the individual and the collective. The core thread running throughout the guide is a focus on mental well-being, not just how it can affect others but also how fostering peace can allow you to enjoy life more fully.

After establishing the circumstances and importance of action, the guide delivers deeper into the human condition. Through eighteen specific “desires,” much of human conflict can be examined, adjusted, and corrected. This includes obvious ones like the desire to be perfect, to win, or to amass power. The guide then shifts into a broader overview of consciousness as framed through Eastern philosophies, which the author does note might clash with the reader’s worldview but gently encourages open-mindedness.

One of the most intriguing elements of the guide is a modern and agnostic revisal of the Biblical Ten Commandments. The Enhancements as they’re called continue the shift toward action by providing a digestible list of how to improve at the individual level. While the framework is more Eastern and spiritual, the core message is accessible with an urgent push to more positive interactions—both with one’s mind and interactions with others. 

The writing style evokes a patient teacher, one eager to help but also aware that the teacher cannot force action. The guide establishes scientific studies to inject a sense of authority and pulls from a variety of sources like the Bible, Buddhism, and meditative practices. 

The guide maintains a level of gentleness and humor throughout that helps the material feel accessible and engaging. I wouldn’t have minded some clearer delineations between the subjects, such as grouping desires together into their own section to increase readability, but overall, this doesn’t cause too much of a reading disturbance.

Even if someone isn’t spiritual, the guide is accessible and actionable toward improving mental health. The focus is on humanity as a whole, but much of the information is directly applied at the individual level including meditating or reframing negative thoughts. It’s a positive and thoughtful approach to what ails the world written in a gentle and lighthearted voice.

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