Considering the Journey

Considering the Journey was written to help perspective doctoral and PhD candidates get an idea of what to expect about the Doctoral Journey before signing on the dotted line from a person that made the journey. The author speaks from his experience of not knowing much about the journey before he began and how he fields questions from those that ask him about the experience before they make the decision to start a program. This is an invaluable guide that a perspective candidate can truly benefit from before making the commitment of time and money that they can't get back once they begin the journey. The author's insight is a personal one that only speaks to his individual experience as he negotiated the hurdles of the journey. This book is a true eye opener and a must read for candidates before they decide to begin the journey."Considering the Journey: One Doctor's Perspective breaks the task down into discrete doable steps readers may not identify with, but utilize in their own journey to personal fulfillment, academic or otherwise. The book's take-home message is direct, impactful. Find your passion and pursue it like there's no tomorrow."Reviewed by: David Allen, Hollywood Book Reviews"This book is short and to the point, which is necessary for such a niche book. Dr. Evans explains how the book was initially planned to be longer, but he feels as if it would have distracted from the main point. Considering the Journey is easy to follow as he made the right choice by not filling it with a bunch of jargon. This book is not for everyone, but that is by design. If you are someone who is on the fence about whether they should go back to school again for a Ph.D., you will get a lot out of it."Reviewed by: Arthur Thares, Pacific Book Review"The author realized he could help others by candidly sharing his own experiences getting into and successfully completing his doctoral program. He notes it is his hope that his book will help prospective students become more deeply aware of "important aspects" when considering earning one's doctorate and that such information can assist in making an "informed decision" as to whether such an academic endeavor is the right move for the reader".Reviewed by: Jonah Meyer, The US review of Books