Review of Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In
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Review of Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In" by Harold Toliver.]
It is no longer news that there have been contradictions and misconceptions about world history, which has continued for a very long time now. This has birthed unnecessary global tension. Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In by Harold Toliver is a book that examines this situation by combining science, literature, and philosophy. This book uses natural occurrences to dispute some of these prominent misconceptions. Myths and fantasies are created by human minds in an attempt to grasp an understanding of their situation, thereby influencing the program of history.
The author is majorly concerned with two main areas, religion and politics. These are areas from which people are easily influenced and controlled. Religion and politics are the parents of the examples cited in this book, terrorism and Nazism. I always wondered how notorious terrorists, such as Hitler, managed to convince and retain people who supported them until the very end; this book opened my eyes to the answers I sought.
The book is a little over 290 pages and makes a long read. The use of advanced language, scientific terms and jargon could easily distract sensitive readers and disrupt the reading flow. However, readers who are comfortable with these words will have their eyes glued to the book until the last page. Personally, I struggled to make sense out of most sentences; I had to pick the words gradually and make the dictionary handy. Also, the subject of religion is a very sensitive one and is one of the major subjects here that will attract different kinds of reactions from readers. That was a heads-up for religious people.
What I like most about the book is the author's writing style. The reader may be compelled to complain about the presence of so many historical details, but the way the author connects these details to make a point is both amazing and intriguing. Also, I like the way he thinks; his perceptions on sensitive matters are so influential that I found myself almost thinking in the same manner as him, even when I obviously do not share some of his values. I admire the author and his book a lot. This book is more like a college text, and apart from its complexity, there is really nothing else I do not appreciate about it.
I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. The only reason I took away a star is to match the struggles of readers in trying to comprehend the book. It is exceptionally edited; I found no error. There is no use of profanity or the presence of sex scenes. I recommend it to people who are very curious about the influence of religion and politics on the course of history, especially researchers and students.
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Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In
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It is no longer news that there have been contradictions and misconceptions about world history, which has continued for a very long time now. This has birthed unnecessary global tension. Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In by Harold Toliver is a book that examines this situation by combining science, literature, and philosophy. This book uses natural occurrences to dispute some of these prominent misconceptions. Myths and fantasies are created by human minds in an attempt to grasp an understanding of their situation, thereby influencing the program of history.
The author is majorly concerned with two main areas, religion and politics. These are areas from which people are easily influenced and controlled. Religion and politics are the parents of the examples cited in this book, terrorism and Nazism. I always wondered how notorious terrorists, such as Hitler, managed to convince and retain people who supported them until the very end; this book opened my eyes to the answers I sought.
The book is a little over 290 pages and makes a long read. The use of advanced language, scientific terms and jargon could easily distract sensitive readers and disrupt the reading flow. However, readers who are comfortable with these words will have their eyes glued to the book until the last page. Personally, I struggled to make sense out of most sentences; I had to pick the words gradually and make the dictionary handy. Also, the subject of religion is a very sensitive one and is one of the major subjects here that will attract different kinds of reactions from readers. That was a heads-up for religious people.
What I like most about the book is the author's writing style. The reader may be compelled to complain about the presence of so many historical details, but the way the author connects these details to make a point is both amazing and intriguing. Also, I like the way he thinks; his perceptions on sensitive matters are so influential that I found myself almost thinking in the same manner as him, even when I obviously do not share some of his values. I admire the author and his book a lot. This book is more like a college text, and apart from its complexity, there is really nothing else I do not appreciate about it.
I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. The only reason I took away a star is to match the struggles of readers in trying to comprehend the book. It is exceptionally edited; I found no error. There is no use of profanity or the presence of sex scenes. I recommend it to people who are very curious about the influence of religion and politics on the course of history, especially researchers and students.
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Mythic Worlds and the One You Can Believe In
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