Animal Farm and 198423 reviews
George Orwell

Harcourt, 2003

Worthy literature that transcends the genre of political fable

+ Boy, this cover is attractive.
+ Great book, but not enough commentary
+ Two Valuable Elements of Our Literary and Political History
+ Classic novels in a beautiful edition
  
  











  



  
Creed and Deed: A Series of Discourses1 review
Felix Adler

Adamant Media Corporation, 2001

An excellent introduction to Felix Adler and Ethical Culture

Felix Adler founded the Ethical Society, which is where I go on Sunday mornings while others are going to Church. This book is a selection of his speeches for the first year of the organization's existence, published in 1877. What's interesting is that it is an actual copy of the 1877 edition, ...
  
  











  



  
Brainwash: The Secret History of Mind Control2 reviews
Dominic Streatfeild

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

Engaging read about a disturbing subject

+ Must-read!

I enjoyed the author's writing style, in-depth coverage, and exclusive interviews. The interviews are invaluable because they occur decades after some of the events and the people involved are more forthcoming. Everything related to mind control is here: the CIA and drugs, subliminal messages, ...
  
  











  



  
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes18 reviews
Jacques Ellul

Vintage, 1973

Orwell's 1984 = fiction; Ellul's Propaganda = prophecy

+ Brave New World?
+ Absolutely brilliant!!!
+ A classic work that is relevant today
+ Monumental!
  
  











  



  
Escape267 reviews
Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer

Broadway, 2007

A, Riveting Semi-Autobiographical Good Read

+ A view into another world
+ impossible to understand
+ Free at last
  
  











  



  
The Dark Side: How Evangelical Teachings Corrupt Love and Truth9 reviews
Valerie Tarico

Lulu.com, 2007

An Admirable Book!

+ Excellent book...
+ An excellent overview of the dangers of fundamentalism

As a former Christian with a Ph.D in Psychology this is an admirable book for her intended audience. The focus of her book is described in the subtitle to it: "How Evangelical Teachings Corrupt Love and Truth," and she does an admirable job of showing this. It is not written for Christian ...
  
  











  



  
Ethics for Everyone: How to Increase Your Moral Intelligence6 reviews
Arthur Dobrin

Wiley, 2002

This will make you think and grow.

+ Excellent for Discussion
+ ethics 101

This book is filled with a general introduction to practical ethical questions and with real-life scenarios about which you are asked the ethical thing to do. After you have pondered each scenario, you are presented with a discussion of the issues and both the author's reactions and that of at ...
  
  











  



  
The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason828 reviews
Sam Harris

W. W. Norton, 2005

Everyone should read this book!!

+ Ultimately falls a little short.
+ A Must Read Book For Those Who Stand-Up For Religion (Islam in particular)

I don't normally write book reviews, even for books I enjoy. However, after having read "The End of Faith", as well as many of the reviews of it, I just HAD to recommend it. Apart from being an excellent writer, Mr. Harris' logic is so sharp and compelling, so utterly brilliant that I read most of ...
  
  











  



  
The Dark Side: How Evangelical Teachings Corrupt Love and Truth9 reviews
Valerie Tarico

Lulu.com, 2007

An Admirable Book!

+ Excellent book...
+ An excellent overview of the dangers of fundamentalism

As a former Christian with a Ph.D in Psychology this is an admirable book for her intended audience. The focus of her book is described in the subtitle to it: "How Evangelical Teachings Corrupt Love and Truth," and she does an admirable job of showing this. It is not written for Christian ...
  
  











  



  
Brainwash: The Secret History of Mind Control2 reviews
Dominic Streatfeild

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

Engaging read about a disturbing subject

+ Must-read!

I enjoyed the author's writing style, in-depth coverage, and exclusive interviews. The interviews are invaluable because they occur decades after some of the events and the people involved are more forthcoming. Everything related to mind control is here: the CIA and drugs, subliminal messages, ...
  
  











  



  
Animal Farm and 198423 reviews
George Orwell

Harcourt, 2003

Worthy literature that transcends the genre of political fable

+ Boy, this cover is attractive.
+ Great book, but not enough commentary
+ Two Valuable Elements of Our Literary and Political History
+ Classic novels in a beautiful edition
  
  











  



  
Creed and Deed: A Series of Discourses1 review
Felix Adler

Adamant Media Corporation, 2001

An excellent introduction to Felix Adler and Ethical Culture

Felix Adler founded the Ethical Society, which is where I go on Sunday mornings while others are going to Church. This book is a selection of his speeches for the first year of the organization's existence, published in 1877. What's interesting is that it is an actual copy of the 1877 edition, ...
  
  











  



  
Ethics for Everyone: How to Increase Your Moral Intelligence6 reviews
Arthur Dobrin

Wiley, 2002

This will make you think and grow.

+ Excellent for Discussion
+ ethics 101

This book is filled with a general introduction to practical ethical questions and with real-life scenarios about which you are asked the ethical thing to do. After you have pondered each scenario, you are presented with a discussion of the issues and both the author's reactions and that of at ...
  
  











  



  
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes18 reviews
Jacques Ellul

Vintage, 1973

Orwell's 1984 = fiction; Ellul's Propaganda = prophecy

+ Brave New World?
+ Absolutely brilliant!!!
+ A classic work that is relevant today
+ Monumental!
  
  











  



  
The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason828 reviews
Sam Harris

W. W. Norton, 2005

Everyone should read this book!!

+ Ultimately falls a little short.
+ A Must Read Book For Those Who Stand-Up For Religion (Islam in particular)

I don't normally write book reviews, even for books I enjoy. However, after having read "The End of Faith", as well as many of the reviews of it, I just HAD to recommend it. Apart from being an excellent writer, Mr. Harris' logic is so sharp and compelling, so utterly brilliant that I read most of ...
  
  











  



  
Escape267 reviews
Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer

Broadway, 2007

A, Riveting Semi-Autobiographical Good Read

+ A view into another world
+ impossible to understand
+ Free at last