Coming from someone this book was marketed towards, this book gave me a lot of insight towards confidence and anxiety. As someone that suffers from imposter syndrome this book also relieved some of that stress. I would recommend this book to anyone honestly it has been on of my favorite reads

Another thing of note with this book, it's absolutely hilarious. There's quite a few jokes I heard while listening to the audiobook that legitimately made me laugh out loud.

I love this channel for being a safe space and a major hub of positivity. Keep doing what you do 👍🏻

I think this may be a perfect book for Star Wars fans that deal with personal issues such as self-confidence and self-esteem. That it is Obi-Wan makes it even better and adds to his already richly defined character-path.

More KZfaqrs should not "Just stick to KZfaq". I am glad you have takes now and then. Reconnecting stories back to reality is the entire point of stories!

Thank you (both) for the channel, for explaining and expressing things so eloquently, for your heart and message.

4:01 Alex, just thought you should know that that the time code doesn't appear. I'm guessing it was 6:15?

Do you think that Padawan, Master and Apprentice and Brotherhood could form a good trilogy showing Obi-Wans journey? I haven’t read any of them yet but I am thinking of reading them in this order Also, I don’t think you should move away from commenting on real world issues. So much of Star Wars is about learning lessons that help us in our own lives, I think you would be missing a huge part of Star Wars if you only spoke about the in-universe stories.

Really do appreciate this channel choosing to advocate for things to be better. As someone entering a career in radio, I want to be able to use the platform I have to help others, because doing good is its own reward. Thank you for always using this channel to speak up for what is right. 💛

Keep making your real-world comments and comparisons. You're one of the good ones ❤

I was hoping you’d mention the High Republic connection. So glad to see the other books connect.

Thanks for this amazing review. I always admire your ability to connect fantasy escapism to real life issues and help fandom see how art can help us become better people. You live this in your channel and thus are a real life jedi.

4:06 you forgot the time code- since it’s only been up for a few minutes you might wanna republish…

Just got this book yesterday I'm a hard DC fan and collector but recently got in to star wars and I'm so happy I did I love it and look forward to learning thru books

Your channel has encouraged me to read the Star Wars books & comics. This was my first Star Wars book and I loved it!!

I just finished this book and I loved it

Amazing review and thank you for all the great discussions! SW has a very big heart you guys always know how to show it in your content.

Thanks for the review, but mainly for the epiphany about using your platform for thought beyond SW, applying SW lessons to real life. I’m a stronger fan of the channel now.

You’re the best, Alex.

Loved everything about this book, especially the new planet and the connections to other eras

Nice I'm early. Glad you two are doing great, positive star wars videos!

Wow! "Then what's the point". You brought tears to my eyes. Some people read a match book cover and see nothing. Others read the same cover and have a vision that unlocks the stars.

Is there any connection between this book and the Jude Watson penned "Jedi Apprentice" legends series (also meant for young readers- but don't be fooled- there are some very, very deep and dark themes throughout the series that make it most assuredly for adults, like me, to get into)? I guess I'll find out when I read this book, but the way Watson dealt (in her mind) with the very uneasy relationship between Obi Wan and Qui Gon was fascinating and made for great reading...as was the similar evolution between Obi Wan and Anakin in her "Jedi Quest" series of young reader books. As for speaking out- my father always taught me to stand up for what I believe in, for at the end of the day, you have to be happy with the person you see in the mirror. Keep on keeping on.

Should I read Master and Apprentice before reading this?

1) always speak out for what’s right. I think you’ve done a good job so far, and hope you use this platform more in the future. 2) i grew up with the jedi apprentice novellas for preteens, which i have extremely fond memories of and are also about young obi wan. Is there any chance you could cover them? Just as a sort of ‘heres the legends story of obi wan and qui gon.’ The first two books especially summarize how obi wan became qui gons apprentice, how close he was to never being trained at all, but how his patience won out over his anger and his actions convinced qui gon to take him on even after according to jedi dogma he was to be dismissed from the order. Also, maybe im just remembering them overly fondly, and hearing you trash them would be fascinating.

Not sure if i'll pick this book up but this was a pretty interesting review. And as far as being more of a positive safe space for fans, well.... I'm making a personal note to myself to stick around this channel. Great video, guys! May The Force Be With You. Always.

4:01 I don't see the time code

great another star wars book I need to get, I'm still trying to get all the High Republic Books and I'm trying to get the High Republic comics

Is this before master and apprentice

Your passion and continued willingness to speak up when its necessary is the reason I've stuck around your content. I get jaded so easily when channels similar to yours will simply ignore the very real political messages and important topics that need discussing, all for the sake of "keeping to star wars". Thank you and I hope you will continue with the great content for many more years!

@Star Wars Explained what is your shirt?

Just want to say I really appreciate what you do.

I liked this book a lot. It kind of felt like my journey out of fundamentalist evangelicalism and there were a lot of quotes and fears I related to a lot.

What a great review! SW is meant to have lessons that are applicable in the real world, and I absolutely love what you’ve said here. Also, FWIW I’m in my 50s and still can get some refreshers from the lessons in YA. There’s always an opportunity to grow & learn.

It's over Anakin I have the Bi ground! Keep these predators out of star wars.

It makes me rather angry that the audiobook is not available in the UK.

Loved the review .All the way from India

Thank you, Alex! 📖

Sadly it takes so much time, till these books come out in my country

I live in Asia and can't wait to have the kindle version!

Dear Alex and Molly, you two are such wonderful human beings. The moments you talk about the real world, regardless of whether or not you connect Star Wars to them, keeps me invested in this universe. You two standing up for all of our rights encourages me that this world is worth fighting for, and reminds me that I'm worth it too. This fandom isn't always welcoming, but you two are, and I so appreciate you for it. Thank you.

Nice review.

I’m with you, well said. Think I’ll buy the book too! 😀

Nice review, I’m returning this book for the reasons you, and others mentioned about real wold problems. I’ve heard numerous people state that this is a very different take and doesn’t make sense of where my favorite character developed from(very disappointing). Specifically starting “this isn’t the Obi-Wan you’re looking for”.

I've been waiting for this book to come out and looking forward to the Obi Wan comic that'll be getting released in December. I'm guessing that this story takes place sometime before the final book of the Jedi Apprentice series, yes I still believe that those books are still canon to Star Wars and they always will be. They also need to make Siri Tachi canon again, seeing that she was his first love during the early 2000's. Master and Apprentice is my favorite and I'll be reading Brotherhood soon.

Very Interesting

4:00 can someone add the timecode he talks about here & then ask him to pin it plz😅

Star wars padawan just came in the mail for me today

I liked this book but I didn’t love it 🤷🏻‍♀️

I wouldn't have this channel any other way.

Am I first? Lol have a great day Alex!

The minute I hear "Young Adult" in a novel,it turns me away but this is the exception

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i dont blame you for this, Damons,but some of your subscribers didnt get the "safe space" idea. i received slurs when i presented myself as non binary and left-wing antifascist.

I watch maybe 10% of your videos so you may have done what I'm going to ask, but did you speak up recently for women's rights, did you speak up recently for gun safety or election integrity?

Wow I really understand alot of what you said in this video and also for me one of the many things I love about star wars is that I can learn from the stories to be a better version of myself. Love the channel. Keep up the amazing work you two are doing for the community 👏 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

feral teens are the worse among Sith... Just received the book on my Kindle! So eager to start! Keep up the good work and the positivity!