This book details the 20 top conspiracy theories. The book describes the history, the beliefs surrounding the theories, and the reasons for the conspiracy theories. You will learn that some people believe that the government is releasing toxic chemicals into the air and the water. There are also numerous theories about the government and their knowledge of Aliens and UFOs. You’ll read about the belief that there is a secret shadow government that is actually controlling the world, and that it wants to control everything and everyone. You’ll be introduced to the idea that there are lizard people walking among us, and conspiracy theories about missing aircraft or crashes. While these theories may seem out there at first glance, there are many who believe them and feel they have good reason to believe. Knowledge is power, and you may find that you resonate with a theory in this book, and you may find that your eyes have been open and the world has been expanded to you in ways you thought impossible.
There are also theories that President JFK was assassinated by the government or some other secret group. We will even take a look at conspiracy theories revolving around President Obama’s birth certificate. You will learn about all of these Conspiracy theories and a lot more.
Norman Storm's "Conspiracy Theories: Top 20 Conspiracy Theories" provides a brief, concise, easy to read a review of such popular conspiracy theories as the JFK assassination, 911, Area 51, and the moon landings. For each, some pertinent background is provided and the predominant theories are briefly discussed. Some overlap, such as UFOs and Area 51, some are fairly obscure, and some are frightening such as the role of the CIA in the spread of AIDS.
These 20 conspiracies are, by no means, an exhaustive list, but provide a good introduction for the budding enthusiast. Most will cause you to stop and think. Who is really in power? Did Hitler survive? Is Paul McCartney dead? The book covers the Illuminati, Reptilians, Shakespeare's existence, and even Barack Obama's forged birth certificate. There is a flavor of conspiracy for every taste. All major religions are touched on and many of our political "leaders" are implicated.
One of the author's stated goals was to create a "thirst to learn more." That goal was accomplished - at least for me. I am looking for more on the handful of conspiracy theories that have beckoned to me.
One of the best books I've ever read on Conspiracy theories. I would urge anyone and everyone to read this book,.... Above all if you have ever had any doubts, on the world we live in... Highly recommended.
I liked the theories they chose to discuss I just feel it could have been more descriptive. Possibly if the author would have went more in debt it would have been better for me
By no means a bad book, but too short to be taken seriously. Also it is very USA-centered, I mean the fact that Obama was born somewhere is an interesting topic indeed, but so are Yeti, The Hadron Collider, Hollow Earth, and probably many other.