Review by booklovergal -- The Banned Book about Love
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Review by booklovergal -- The Banned Book about Love
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Banned Book about Love" by Scott Hughes.]
4 out of 4 stars
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The Banned Book about Love is a philosophical non-fiction book by Scott Hughes.
The book, previously titled I Love Brock Turner, addresses the controversy and taboo surrounding the Brock Turner sexual assault case as well as delving deep into the ultimate question that we face as humans: should we forgive everything? And is it humane to do so?
Hughes starts by expounding the case of Brock Turner, first confronting the world's pleas for a harsher sentence, perhaps the real cause for concern, and kindling within the reader the urge to think about why we as humans immediately turn to conviction and revenge when we find one another guilty of crimes that we cannot comprehend. Hughes tells us, 'Hate isn't a means. It just is what it is. That may sound like meaningless poetry is platitudes, but it's not. Hate doesn't work as a means. It doesn't have desirable events.'
Hughes then, after making some rather bold claims that they love rapists, racists, child molesters, terrorists, then goes on to state that, 'I love all people. Unconditionally. And I believe, whether you realize you do or not, deep down you love all people too.' It's a very powerful, beautiful, and inevitably contentious message that certainly can evoke a sense of desire for more of these messages; ones that push the boundaries and speak out with raw truth about things that are often not spoken about enough, in us readers.
Hughes is evidently an avid philosopher who is very passionate and well-read about this topic, and reflects this throughout the topic; challenging the rules of society, sparking very deep and philosophical questions that are beyond rhetorical, and frequently including stimulating statements that are arguably not dissimilar to those of famous philosophers. I would even go as far as saying that Hughes' bold and truthful work is more sensical than the work of some famous modern philsophers and is comparable to the likes of the Greek philosophers who have shaped society today.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars for its fresh philosophical views and interpretations, guaranteed to be especially enjoyed by anyone who likes to test and understand societal limits, and even those who are just curious about the possibility that even those who devote themself to self-proclaimed righteousness may not be, in fact, right. I, someone who if I'm honest doesn't engage in deep or philosophical conversations or thoughts on a daily basis, thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing essay and encourage others to read it too.
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Banned Book about Love is a philosophical non-fiction book by Scott Hughes.
The book, previously titled I Love Brock Turner, addresses the controversy and taboo surrounding the Brock Turner sexual assault case as well as delving deep into the ultimate question that we face as humans: should we forgive everything? And is it humane to do so?
Hughes starts by expounding the case of Brock Turner, first confronting the world's pleas for a harsher sentence, perhaps the real cause for concern, and kindling within the reader the urge to think about why we as humans immediately turn to conviction and revenge when we find one another guilty of crimes that we cannot comprehend. Hughes tells us, 'Hate isn't a means. It just is what it is. That may sound like meaningless poetry is platitudes, but it's not. Hate doesn't work as a means. It doesn't have desirable events.'
Hughes then, after making some rather bold claims that they love rapists, racists, child molesters, terrorists, then goes on to state that, 'I love all people. Unconditionally. And I believe, whether you realize you do or not, deep down you love all people too.' It's a very powerful, beautiful, and inevitably contentious message that certainly can evoke a sense of desire for more of these messages; ones that push the boundaries and speak out with raw truth about things that are often not spoken about enough, in us readers.
Hughes is evidently an avid philosopher who is very passionate and well-read about this topic, and reflects this throughout the topic; challenging the rules of society, sparking very deep and philosophical questions that are beyond rhetorical, and frequently including stimulating statements that are arguably not dissimilar to those of famous philosophers. I would even go as far as saying that Hughes' bold and truthful work is more sensical than the work of some famous modern philsophers and is comparable to the likes of the Greek philosophers who have shaped society today.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars for its fresh philosophical views and interpretations, guaranteed to be especially enjoyed by anyone who likes to test and understand societal limits, and even those who are just curious about the possibility that even those who devote themself to self-proclaimed righteousness may not be, in fact, right. I, someone who if I'm honest doesn't engage in deep or philosophical conversations or thoughts on a daily basis, thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing essay and encourage others to read it too.
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