starrylemon's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
had some qualms with some opinions and reasonings in this book, but otherwise ok. i liked the holy spark thing from hasidism that he explained very beautifully.
panichistory's review
4.0
This is closer to 3.5 stars but I rounded it up.
This book is a lot of information packed into one book! Unfortunately, few sources are provided for many of the historical claims in this book, making me feel the need to take what is said with a grain of salt.
I don't agree with everything in this book, especially when it comes to politics and such, but it's a good introduction to many things.
I just really wish it had more sources!!
Also I read a 1989 edition, I hope there are newer editions that remove present-tense references to the USSR etc.
This book is a lot of information packed into one book! Unfortunately, few sources are provided for many of the historical claims in this book, making me feel the need to take what is said with a grain of salt.
I don't agree with everything in this book, especially when it comes to politics and such, but it's a good introduction to many things.
I just really wish it had more sources!!
Also I read a 1989 edition, I hope there are newer editions that remove present-tense references to the USSR etc.
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