Itemize Containing Books 100 Things You're Not Supposed to Know
Title | : | 100 Things You're Not Supposed to Know |
Author | : | Russ Kick |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 261 pages |
Published | : | December 31st 2008 by MJF books (first published January 1st 2003) |
Categories | : | Nonfiction. Reference. Politics |
Russ Kick
Hardcover | Pages: 261 pages Rating: 3.35 | 463 Users | 56 Reviews
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SynopsisHere's the big, not-so-secret secret. People in power--government and religious leaders, heads of big corporations, the rich and well connected--all have one major goal: to stay in power. And they'll do whatever it takes to make sure that happens. Sometimes this means suppressing the truth and covering up facts that might make the rest of us angry enough to challenge the powerful--or at least to have a good laugh at their expense.
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ISBN: | 1567318495 (ISBN13: 9781567318494) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.35 From 463 Users | 56 ReviewsCriticize Containing Books 100 Things You're Not Supposed to Know
Some interesting factscome on, really?This is a fun read if you're a 15 year old punk. Only very few of these 100 small stories actually gives you something to think about. most of it are just fun facts - of which the facts often is wrong (funny, since one of them actually is about misquoted facts).For conspiracy theorists? bah, booooringFor political interested? bah, insubstantialFor me? Complete waste of my time
Awesome! Great coffee table read. So many things I had no idea about that I have passionately recited to others who are always immediately intrigued. I really enjoyed this quick little guy and always find my myself flipping back through just to refresh my did-you-know fetish.
Despite its slightly paranoid undertone, and a little too much politicizing at times, 100 Things You're Not Supposed To Know contains several interesting tidbits that'll make you pause. Hitler has living relatives in New York. We've accidentally dropped an A-bomb on North Carolina. Freud was actually a really lousy shrink. A fast read, perfect for fact junkies and conspiracy theorists alike.
I spotted this book while waiting in line at my local B & N. It seemed interesting and was on sale for next to nothing. This was one of those cases where an impulse book buy actually worked out for me. As I read it, I couldn't help but think of these guys: It just seemed like information straight from their newspaper. Some of the facts are disgusting. Almost all are infuriating. The author's biases are occasionally apparent through his use of sarcasm, but that didn't take away from the book
Americocentric. If you're from the United States you may really enjoy it.
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