That's What They Want You to Think: Conspiracies Real, Possible, and Paranoid

by Paul Simpson

You don’t need to be wearing a tinfoil hat to accept that Lincoln was assassinated by a conspiracy - it’s a historical fact. But these days the phrase “conspiracy theory” has become synonymous with labyrinthine plots and nebulous clues hidden in blown-up photos and arcane paintings. The simple suggestion of a conspiracy is often dismissed by the mainstream media as if inherently impossible. That’s What They Want You to Think sorts through the most well-known theories—both historically accepted and summarily dismissed—to provide an overview of the real, the possible, and the paranoid. Conspiracies covered include Pearl Harbor, JFK, MLK, Lincoln, Princess Diana, John Lennon, Roswell, Freemasons, Watergate, 9/11 and more!

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Hazel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted answers!!!!!! all i got were more questions.
Typical.

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great primer on a wide range of conspiracies taken from an objective viewpoint (the author decides on the validity of each conspiracy at the end of each and every chapter).

[Shayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Run-of-the-mill review of some conspiracies, actual and wacky.