Very interesting yet controversial. Seems well researched yet other ...
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Very interesting yet controversial. Seems well researched yet other historians believe the author is making assumptions that simply can't be found in the historical data.
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This highly acclaimed but controversial novel by Jake Arnott is worth working through for many reasons, although its format (seemingly separate short stories that eventually connect) might be a deterrent for those with a short attention span or insufficient background about some of the characters involved.

A prior and continuing fascination with the Crowley-Parsons-Hubbard trio and their antics during the Golden Age of Science Fiction drew me to the book and pushed me through parts in which I had less interest. I have to believe other fans of the era ('40s through '80s) might find different threads to tease them through. I can vouch that Arnott did his homework in the areas with which I was familiar, taking the known history and using a rich imagination to form an intriguing, if sometimes confusing, collage of the period.
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Controversial - it describes Mother Teresa as anything but the saint she purports to be.
Interesting with well  documented details.
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While I did not agree with all of the author's conclusions, I nevertheless thought the book was incredibly well researched and a fascinating and informative read.
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Excellent research and well told. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the author's obvious reluctance to gloss over the major child abuse problems that arose in this small community of survivors.
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Something very unique.  Kossy gives us very well researched and thought provoking accounts of some of the strangest, craziest, and often most brilliant minds this mad, mad world has ever produced.  Kossy show us the genius of these mad men and women, yet never looses sight of the fact that they are, for the most part utterly insane (or are they?).  Many of these people tread a fine line and some are perhaps just so far advanced that we simply can't fathom their reality.  Highlights are Frances E. Dec, Esq. (who's paranoid delusions would make even Manson squirm) and Paul Laffoley(sp?), a serious scientist who's theories either rank at the most "out there" level of mad genius or might just bring humanity into a new Golden Age of understanding.
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Absolutely fascinating and very, very controversial - especially would be for fundamentalist Christians and, maybe, moderate Christians. Offers some very biting critique of a literalistic reading of some Old Testament stories. Didn't like the writing style, which was essentially grammar and punctuation free. I assume this was because it reflects the nature of Hebrew text. Got used to it after awhile. Very thought-provoking and, sometimes, confronting. Highly recommend for anyone with an open mind.
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A great quick read on controversial topics by a controversial man.  There's a ton of factual information and action steps.  I took a lot of notes and will definitely re-visit this book.
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Very interesting book. Klosterman will through some interesting facts your way and than use those facts to give you a very interesting opinion on the issue at hand. Great read even if you disagree with the author on some of his point of view you will still find the book interesting and insughtful.
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Larry Pointer lays a provocative, convincing argument before the reader. Yet due to the vast amounts of controvesy over the matter, I have to be very critical of the text. All of his evidence points to Butch Cassidy returning to the US and taking up the alias William Phillips. However, through my own research, I have found that he tends to "tell" and not "show". He makes a lot of assumtions regarding "evidence" but doesn't back it up with documentation. Granted, I feel he had a valid argument, yet an argument that is still in need of further support. The subject is so controversial and much of the evidence on both sides conflict so in order to convince me, I must be shown, and not merely told.
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Death Dealer is a disturbing yet fascinating book. What I find most disturbing is the idea the Hoss still had some humanity yet still was able to commit the atrocities that he did. Maybe he didn't. Who can know, but the idea or possibility is in some ways more disturbing then the notion that he was some aberrant sociopath. His takes on his comrades, especially Himmler, seem clear-eyed if sometimes petty.

If you are interested at all in Holocaust history, you can't ignore this book. It's a unique historical document.
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Appears to be well researched. Further research will be appreciated. Prophet Mohammed's (pbuh) life in Mecca before migration Medina need be discussed.
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Not necessarily easy reading, but rather an informative and challenging treatment of a controversial subject. Prepare to pay attention if you read it.
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Fascinating read, well written and extremely well researched with thought provoking ideas.
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Fascinating story,  which gave me insight into a dark period of Christian history.  Puzzled by the seemingly gratuitous descriptions of sexual misconduct. Maybe a book needs such stuff in order to sell better?  Overall a very illuminating work, however.  I would recommend for mature readers.
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Beyond interesting.  Things I knew and suspected clearly discussed.  Berlinski does mistake the church generally for the Roman Catholic church and hence their theological mistakes and mindset.  But the book is quite valuable and could be cathartic for the scientific community.  Thank you David.
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I found it very interesting, well researched and for once enjoyed all the scientific facts. What I didn't like was the gun waving at the end. The bad guy in the cabin sort of waiting for the hero felt so contrived. I enjoyed the well rendered local color.