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This (and his other book "Give me a break") are the ultimate examples of good "common sense". My favorite one of his, is that the law should be legislated to where if one loses a lawsuit, then the loser has to pay. He's also got a newer book which I haven't read: "No they can't: Why government fails - but individuals succeed".


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Myths Lies and Downright Stupidity Get Out the Shovel Why Everything You Know is Wrong John Stossel 9780786893935 Books Reviews

With clarity and precision of thought Mr. Stossel has demonstrated the genetic defects existing in many humans. Multi-level marketers, get rich quick schemers (without working hard), hucksters, con-people, politicians, late night info commercial people, and many others may have used these genetic defects to make money, gain power, or accumulate fame. What are the defects? Gullibility, naivety, dishonesty, personal greed (something for nothing), blind loyalty to a cause or person, hunger for power, laziness, and more.

Mr. Stossel gives good critical thinking advice to his "students". It is a great book for the young but others can always use a bit of practice when it comes to critical thinking skills. Learning to see through the "words" of politicians, salespeople, advertising messages, and much more is a really good idea! Here are some of the tips that will inoculate you against con artists and others that want to use you and/or take your money

* Listen to what people say but watch what they do
* You are not going to get something for nothing
* It is OK to dream but wakeup before you commit
* When someone speaks in vague generalities or just
"generally disagrees" with you, ask for a specific example of
where they disagree or where you are wrong. If they can't
come up with a specific example or incorrect assertion you
made, get out the shovel!
* Don't "buy" one side of any story before you evaluate the
other side of the story
* Don't "buy" one side of the story forever! Keep evaluating!
What is true today may not be true tomorrow.
* There are often hidden reasons for actions others take,
appraise their intentions

There is much more of value in the book. It is the kind of book you can read in short sessions of 10 to 20 minutes while you commute to work on mass transit or perhaps a washroom reader. Mr. Stossel breaks it up into short readable sections.

I must address some of the reader reviews of this book. Some reviewers gave the book a dreadful review. These reviewers resort to name calling and accuse the author of lying and spreading propaganda. These accusers are demonstrating one of the human defects, blind loyalty to a cause or even dishonesty. I wish they would come up with a few examples of incorrect information or propaganda. I don't think they can! I read the entire book and can not find any misinformation in this work. Perhaps, these reviewers are doing what they accuse Mr. Stossel of doing. Now, off you go and good luck in your future.
The favorite chapter is the one titled The Pursuit of Happiness, which everyone should read.
You have to take Stossel with a grain of salt. Having said that, this is a great book for the pragmatist who wants to read the "other side" of things that everybody else wants to put blinders on to. I highly recommend; it really is thought provoking.
I like Stossel
I enjoyed reading this book, it does give some good information on these items that he writes about. It does have one problem and that is that some of the information is dated. Otherwise it is a good read, Stossel is a good writer and communicator. He makes things entertaining as well as informative.
I actually bought the book for my husband at his request. He loved the book and read it in a matter of days. While he was reading it I picked it up a couple of times and read a few Myths and was stimulated for more. When my husband was finished he placed it on my chair.

This book is an eye opener for me. It is well written, easy to read, humorous but informational all at the same time.

It leaves me to feel that I need to do something to change things/make things right. I don't know what that is yet, but one thing is for sure I am going to tell all my family and friends to read the book.
Years ago, I owned this book and print. I loved it. So much so, that I decided to buy it again when I purchased a . I liked Stossel's fact-based look at many things that we hold true---that may not be as true as they appear. What I didn't like? Some odd formatting that caused weird paragraph indentations in some places. Still, this is a fine book that's well worth reading.
This (and his other book "Give me a break") are the ultimate examples of good "common sense". My favorite one of his, is that the law should be legislated to where if one loses a lawsuit, then the loser has to pay. He's also got a newer book which I haven't read "No they can't Why government fails - but individuals succeed".