Glad it's still being published
355187
Okay, although I have found past issues a  lot more 'user friendly'. Glad  it's  still being published.
4922347
It's good because the writer went to the town, met and befriended the authorities, the participants, and those surrounding them.
I've had it in my Kindle for three years, and just recently read, and it's still current.
3117859
The book has been out since the turn of the century, yet it still demands attention from detractors and supporters - always a sign of good writing.
While the data is rather old, the premise still holds. a recent note from the EIA indicates a new low in the number of people in abject poverty globally - less than 300M and down from 1B three decades ago. yet another refutation of the naysayers.
Certainly, read Ms. Simon's introduction, as it gives the back story for the book's thesis and generation. Reviled during his lifetime as a librarian statistician w/o due education, Mr. Simon's works have had a lasting impact upon many. Despite Dr. Erich's gratuitous errors, his books too make strong selling, if not good reading.
The book is straightforward. Here are 100 fact trends. They indicate support for wealth, health and education based increases in the wellness of humanity. fear is disposed of with facts, a rarity in today's polemical society.
Enjoy these facts. Learn from others. Try The Improving State of the World as a follow on to this read.
4923726
Still reading this one , but as always a great book
4604913
I just finished the book (I found my copy at a garage sale), and all in all, I'm glad to have found it.  I've read several of the 26 comments submitted thus far, and am surprised to find so few negative (or low-star) submissions, just because of the topic's metaphysical nature.  I don't feel that it alienates so much as offers to include ANYone willing to give it a try.  There's no apparent drawback, as long as you follow such key directives as "set no expectations."  Sounds like an easy-out, but in context, it isn't...to me anyway, and I tend to be quite skeptical.
If you feel you're on a path that involves healing lives in any aspect, this book is at least worth the time it takes to read the 220 or so pages it comprises.
1570374
It's obviously a bit out dated but I still enjoyed it. The illustrations are beautiful. Some of the science is behind the times, but I like seeing where people's minds and thoughts were vs today's classes.
3999261
Although some parts of the story seem a bit dated by the standards of 2013, it's still a very good read.  Clarke was one of the early writers intent on raising SF from pulp fiction to literature. Glad that it was available as part of the Kindle lending library.
3082435
A classic. So glad this is still being taught in schools.even happier that our daughter PREFERS an actual book vs. The downloaded version! Thank goodness still can hold a book in your hands
1973901
I have had several copies of this book that keep disappearing because it is hilarious. Maybe I will be able to hang on to this copy.
2647391
I've been an avid listener of npr since 2000 and enjoy Fresh Air. This book is dated a little bit but it's still a good read.
3111180
Quick, helpful read, and even though the book has been in print for a while, the advice is still relevant, and I have found it stays with me as I go about my day.
2154977
I used this tape in daycare at naptime, listened to it when I was pregnant and my daughter listened to it for years.  Almost wore the tape out.  We did wear out the writing on the casing.  We are now looking for a copy for my 1 1/2 year old niece, newly adopted from China.  So glad to see it still being published.
578877
Still pretty relevant for today, even though written so long ago. I've read this book several times.
4403372
Still reading it, but thus far, it's an excellent book!
3129193
It's a big book and I'm still reading it...but so far it's fascinating.
2232581
Thanks for asking, I found that all the snipets I have come across regarding this book pretty much was the book. Still enjoyed it though.
3422942
It is growing interesting chapter by chapter , since the start it has been a gr8 read . Hopefully it will grow more interesting towards the end