Well Written Look at two sides
597598
Revelations for me about the experience of being a Palestinian under the Israeli occupation was heart breaking. A look at two sides of the story. Well written.
1480848
What a terrible history we have.  This book, however, shows two sides--the evil side and the love between some of the "owners" with their "slave".  It is accurate and truthful while telling the story.
1820581
This quick read provides an excellent perspective on the state of our country.  Not holding punches against any one party, Glenn lays out the why it is that we have been feeling that something just isn't right with how our government treats us.  If you are looking for a no holds barred look at both the Republicans and Democrats (neither is innocent) then check this book out, you may be surprised how independent Glenn is.  Also, having Thomas Paine's pamphlet included was a nice bonus.

In reading the criticisms posted please be aware of the following:
1.  This book analyzes both political parties, and does not bash any one party.
2.  Anyone that has listened to Glenn Beck knows that he was railing against George Bush and the republicans when they were in power for the very reasons that he states in this book.
3.  Arguments are well thought, and provide direct quotes or reference source documentation.

Kind of makes you wonder if some reviewers have even read it, huh?
1614793
Well written; made me see the other side's views and fears. Reinforced my belief that nothing good comes out of war.
1627631
Well written , with 35 pages of source notes.
McDonald presents a concerning portrait of a country that is being shifted by the religious right, through it's influence and the depth of its roots in our organizations and political parties, in a direction that is inconsistent with our values of respecting diversity, separating church & state and celebrating open democracy. She implores us to pay attention not sleep walk through this evolution.
385727
While Brenan was left-wing, he writes fairly, only missing two points (many people were devoted to the church, and to the right-wing cause -- not just forced conscripts) which he realized by the preface to the second edition.  The background takes us through the land problem in particular, and how naturally anarchism fit into the Spanish viewpoint.  The whole tradition of local and regional control comes through, both for anarchists and Carlists (on the right).  The difference between anarchism (local) and socialist (central) is explained.  By the time you're done, you understand how there was no middle ground, and how this was not going to be solved through representative government.  It could only end in force and tragedy.  After this, read Borkenau's Spanish Cockpit and Orwell's Homage to Catalonia.
2314170
The writing is thoughtful and it is nice to see a properly framed argument regarding the issues of our day. I don't always agree, but I know the arguments are based in fact and logic and not demagoguery. TWS should be a model of how to elevate political discourse in our country.
527272
Good read and very well written,  Captures the struggles between families in the war against themselves and describes the feelings of north vs south in very human terms.  Would recommend this to any interested in the Civil War.  Maps of the battle areas would have aided in the descriptions, but their lack does not reduce my giving the book 5 stars.
2393748
Left, right, or center - this is a must read book if you want to understand where the other side is coming from. Dr. Krannawitter is able to cut through the hyperbole and talking points to distill our current political divide into an eminently readable 100 or so pages. It's a great primer for those who have just a passing interest in politics and a great refresher for political hacks like myself. Read it and pass it along to your friends and family. Afterward have a serious, civil discussion with them and ask, "What America do you want for the future?"
3967566
This is a wonderful book that literally shows both sides of history at once. It was very interesting to see what was included and what was left out -- on both sides of the story. I would have liked the texts to be more parallel. There were some historical events that were mentioned only on one side of the book. I understand that one of the purposes of this book is to highlight those gaps, but I would like to know what the other side says about those occurrences when they are not omitted.

Overall, a very informative and interesting historical account of Israel and Palestine.
2355197
I learned a lot about the emotional struggles of a mother who is coming to grips with homosexual attractions of her son and her prayers that he can overcome these attractions. The book also shows the side of a gay friend of her son who believes her son was born that way and can't change. It shows both sides of this issue and the complexities of it.
This book should help people on both sides of the debate to understand each other better.
4603053
This book had a great story plot and was well written.  The two opposing views made it rather intriguing.
316895
Very interesting looking at things from different sides.
889884
Loved how both sides of the civil war are presented. I have lived 25 years in the deep south and 26 years in the midwest. Both places taught the history of the civil  war totally different. Nice to see positive and negative presented equally.
2614513
This book is great at showing two sides of the current trends in education. The writer has provided thororugh research, and is very beneficial to help the reader understand the critical topics in the classrooms, teacher's lounge, school boards, communities, and government.
4912750
Easy read, easy to follow. Easy to learn more about the other sides.
2497634
Although this is written from a more pro-Trump/Republican perspective it gives a lot of info about what was going on in both campaigns as the 2016 election came to a head.  It gives a lot of the background on Hillary's questionable dealings throughout her husband's presidency and her political history, that those of us who are older lived through, but the younger generation may have little knowledge of.  The author seemed to have some good sources inside both campaigns, and the story, as we all know, is absolutely fascinating to the very end.  It was a well written book, and I had a hard time putting it down.