informative and thought provoking
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Mr. Glass takes two concepts that have always been seperate yet the same and put them together to show that they can both be a part of ones belief. he takes facts and puts them in place where deniability is not very easy and puts the two together to show how they affected each other rather than how they take away from each other. any one struggling to find answers between their faith and  evolution may find a few answers here. won on library thing .com
263719
Very informative and useful. Interesting and "enlightening."
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This is very informative book, author has covered multiple aspects of IT and Leadership. This book is thought provoking and well written.
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This book is deeply thought-provoking and covers a very difficult topic.  I especially appreciated the author's inclusion of brain research on the effect of meditation, prayer, and community on people.  Our understanding of religion and God is evolving.
1193069
Well written and informative, this book helped my husband and I to both enhance our understanding of health, wellness and a healthy heart! It provided a fresh perspective on how to make simple changes and re-wire old habits! Great read!
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I enjoyed reading this book and appreciated the insights. Contemplated the importance of the new things I learned and thought about in greater depth.
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I had more fun reading this book than I have had reading in quite a while. It was informative, intereseting, and educational.  It's been about 4 months since I finished the book and I still find myself reflecting on some of the lessons learned.  I had very little previous knowlege of psychology.  I reccommend this book to anyone interested in how the human mind works.
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I thought it was a great read and had a hard time putting it down. I found it to be very informative. I think this book will lead to the forward thinking necessary to make a better life through reflection and meditation.
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Excellent food for thought --- very helpful and insightful.  I enjoyed the connection with professional musicians and their life stories.
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Presents the brain and the mind from the knowledgeable perspective of a neuroscientist. Has diagrams and pictures accompanying the text, sometimes these are difficult to see on the kindle. The chapter about art and aesthetics is, to me, a bit long and conjecture based, however very interesting. The other parts of the book focus on the inner workings of our minds with lots of examples from clinical studies. The last part of the book, presenting how the brain can malfunction due to disease and accidents, is very enlightning. Truly, after reading this book, the reader wondering what does it mean to think, exist, and function as an individual and as a society, might get closer to some answers.
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As captivating and as provocative as her blog posts, Elizabeth Scalia's StangeGods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life, is an eye-opening account of how we, as believers, who think of idolatry as ancient practice, have made idols out of many things in our lives - technology, coolness and sex, and even our plans. Although it was a little shocking to discover these idols exist, at times, even in my own life, I was also comforted by the fact that there are ways to eliminate them.

Scalia writes in a clear, comprehensible manner, explaining lofty theological concepts in easy to understand terms. She draws the reader in with relevant and fascinating personal examples to illustrate her ideas, which heightens the reader's interest. Although StrangeGods is a quick, easy read, it leaves the reader with some big ideas to reflect on and some helpful recommendations to assist us in detaching from these idols.

I enjoyed reading StrangeGods - it was relevant, informative, enlightening, provocative, and entertaining. It is a little gem of information that will help all adults find peace and joy by turning away from their false idol(s) to the love of the one true God.
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In this work, Dr. Pirocacos gives us an excellent introduction to the topic of ethics.  With philosophical terms clearly defined and replete with edifying examples of the presented concepts, it is an enjoyable thought provoking read that is accessible to a wide audience.  The book also contains an excellent bibliography for those wishing to delve deeper into the ideas presented.  Highly recommended!
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I found this to be a well researched and informative look at the 12 step philosophy. Contrary to the previous review. This isn't about 'towing the party line' and anyone with what i would consider to be an informed and open minded approach to their literature and the 12 step program will appreciate what's on offer here.
I found it well written and easy to understand. There's obviously been a lot of research gone into this and is to my mind well informed and balanced. For anyone seeking a more liberal approach this is a great piece of work and I liked the authors interpretation very much. I found the references useful and gained valuable insight into a different philosophy. I personally would have no reservation in recommending this to anybody seeking to broaden their understanding around the program.
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Though matter of fact in  writing style, the topics examined leave one seeing how much more responsible people can be in so many ways caring for creation from people to seas, air to land. This is a very thought provoking book for anyone who cares about the earth's people and environment. Reading and discussing this book led me to see many ways I can help to make improvements.
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Presents good food for thought for those interested in this topic.  Reviews the material in a logical process and presents the different views on the subject, both pros and cons.
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Graef has written a very interesting and thought provoking book regarding the cost and negative effects of "not knowing" in our society. Particularly compelling and relevant to the times we live in are his analysis and comments on what concerns we as a society should have on how propaganda and fake news are being used in attempts to influence current public opinion.
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Loved the book! It is concise, informative and offers a multifaceted perspective of the various aspects of the online community building process. Seeing the varied backgrounds and goals of the contributors, how they work and what worked (and didn't) for them was thought provoking and encouraging. I came away with a clearer picture of what is involved, what is possible, why I might want to give some of this a try... and what I need to get clear about before I do!