Official Review: Better Lives for Our Grandchildren
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Re: Official Review: Better Lives for Our Grandchildren
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Curious: is the fact that he's a plane crash survivor relevant or interesting at all?
Nice review. Thanks for saving me from a political tirade.
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I have to say, after reading these wonderful comments I feel so relieved. Thank you so much.gen_g wrote: ↑09 Jul 2018, 09:28 After reading your review, I'm definitely giving this a miss. Whilst the author (like you mentioned) seems to be intelligent, it is a pity that his perspective is limited by his own prejudice. I appreciate a good debate, but this is clearly not the case. Thanks for the lovely review! (:
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I should have probably mentioned that. To be honest, the plane crash is barely mentioned. It's a short at the back of the book and he mentions it a few times as his reason for rethinking life, but I don't feel like it impacted much of his thoughts.kfwilson6 wrote: ↑09 Jul 2018, 14:06 I was expecting something a little different from the title. I don't care for anything that can be deemed a "political rant."
Curious: is the fact that he's a plane crash survivor relevant or interesting at all?
Nice review. Thanks for saving me from a political tirade.
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Your political views are your own. No one has the right to discriminate or bully you because of them. Just because I do not agree with something doesn't make it any less valid. The only time I will openly oppose an opinion is when it is harming someone.
I did not deduct marks on this book because of the authors political standing.
I did because it was predominantly a rant and it felt very biased, angry, and one-sided.
I just wanted to clarify on that in case someone felt slighted or like I was being judgemental.
Have a great day
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I wish I took the same road as you.CatInTheHat wrote: ↑11 Jul 2018, 09:14 I'm so glad that I didn't choose to review this book when I saw it on the list. I can handle different viewpoints but rants are quite another thing.
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Thank you so much and I completely agree with you.
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I was fist-pumping as I read your comment. We need more understanding right now, not anger. Thanks for the great comment.Ruba Abu Ali wrote: ↑20 Aug 2018, 15:34 It's irritating when the author tries to impose his opinions and beliefs on the readers. The last thing our world needs today is bigotry and single-mindedness. I am happy to skip this one. Thanks for the eye-opening review.
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