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Book Review: "Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive" (T.D. Jakes)

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God bless T.D. Jakes. Not only is he a captivating speaker, but he's also a compelling writer and story-teller. I recently finished reading his latest book " Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive " and I love the way he's used metaphors and imagery of the jungle, personal anecdotes, and the power of the gospel to motivate, encourage, and stimulate his readers. Much like his widely-circulated sermons, 15-second Instagram clips, and motion pictures have spread messages of empowerment, praise, perseverance, and enlightenment, this book was nothing short of inspirational . I first got wind of the book via an Oprah special, and hearing the New York Times Bestselling author T.D. Jakes speak to some of the catch phrases from his book. The one that really spoke to me was " instinct has a rhythm ." That main theme carries throughout the text as he stresses the importance of listening to your inner voice, and following your passion, your goals, and trus