So is anyone besides Frank and me reading this book? There haven't been any posts in a while, which has dramatically decreased my delusional perception that I have an active social life. Even if you aren't reading, what are you up to? How is everyone?!?!
The book IS very good. The intro is designed to scare you, and it does that very well. I don't really like the attitude of the author. He comes across as a bit cocky. Though he may very well have accurately predicted some major world events, I feel as though he is reminding me of that throughout the book. Let's not forget that even Tom Clancy predicted a highjacked airplane being used as a terrorist missile. The end of his book "Debt of Honor" depicts a terrorist attack on the Capitol via a highjacked airplane. "Debt of Honor" was written in 1994! I will concede that the author is extremely knowledgeable, and he is uncannily able to evaluate current events and then predict what will happen. I just don't like the way in which he reminds of that ability.
So...read the book. It's good, it's informative, and you'll walk away with new perceptions on what is really going on in the Middle East.
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This week is my spring break so I'll be getting/reading the book soon. You're not alone. I can't say I'm dying to read what I think will be an apocalyptic we-need-to-fight/fear-the-world book but I am trying to keep my mind open.
I do have the book purchased now, I have been trying to follow up on Cam's book still. I am almost halfway on his book- a ridiculously tough read for the first book- but that's good because now the rest will be easy! I will read for 4-5 hours this week on the book so I can chime in. Yeah!
I am a ways into the book now. I find it super-interesting. I'm glad I'm passed the part of the book where he self congratulates and continually explains about his other books. I like the history and the real life actors.
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