Review by Gregory Nath -- Rediscovering the Wisdom of Hu...

[Gregory Nath]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In the book Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature by Chet Shupe the author puts forward a personal view of the natural world as well as the nature of the human being. His opinions and personal viewpoints are made clear early in the book with the admission that his opinions and viewpoints are not backed or verified by scientific discovery or rooted and any conventional belief system. Instead, he draws from real-world events and human interactions that have become globally popular to create the rationale and basis for the ideas put forward. Examples of these events include interviews by Oprah, the Michael Jackson sexual abuse scandal, circumstances surrounding soldiers during wartime, and even a coda on the current pandemic at the end. The author also focuses on stories from the Bible; however, he takes what would be considered a skewed or unconventional interpretation to support the ideas put forward.

The book is very well written from the context of being able to keep the reader’s attention throughout. Due to the unconventional nature of the views expressed, and the clever way the author puts forward his arguments, the reader is continuously focused on what comes next. Various popular stories from the Bible are frequently referenced with abnormal takeaways. This provides a shade of intrigue that almost forces the reader to continue reading even if the reader disagrees with the views being expressed. The book is error-free and seems exceptionally well-edited which adds to the ease of readability.

While the anti-religion sentiment throughout the book is not unusual in many schools of thought, the author has a particular focus on Christianity. This can be offensive for many groups. There is a clear evolutionary bias throughout the book which aligns well with the title; however, the skewed interpretation of events in the Bible will most likely strike a negative chord with people of strong religious persuasion.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Even though some views and interpretations by the author may be offensive to some groups of people, that type of thinking is well within the scope of what the reader expects given the title of the book. The rating also reflects the fantastic editing and writing throughout.

This book is best suited to adults who already have a persuasion toward evolution or take an agnostic view of the world. Open-minded audiences who enjoy ideas that significantly deviate from the norm would also find this book a great read.

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