Reality 101

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Summary: Exactly what teenagers today need!
Review: First of all, I was incredibly disappointed with the other review that I read about this book. Whoever wrote that obviously knows nothing about Truth and what the Christian life is. Before he slams a book like this, he better understand what he is saying and reading first. (Secondly, the title is not in anyway illegal or plagerized--these are publishers, I think that they have a little more knowledge about publishing than that reviewer does). As for the book, I think it was terrific. So many youth grow up in this "Hollywood" world, knowing little about real life and what their faith is all about. In a fun and easy way that teenagers can understand and relate to, these authors have managed to give some helpful insight and guidance to these kids. It is a very enjoyable book and I recommend it for any teenager and as a terrific gift that parents can give to their children as well.

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Summary: Awful! Pure, unadulterated, and dangerous deception.
Review: First they plagerize the "101" theme of my bestselling series (LIFE 101, LOVE 101, WEALTH 101), then they call "reality" the fantasy of the Bible. The poor, misled teens who are unfortunate enough to read this book looking for what's real will learn nothing about reality and a great deal about the anti-life, anti-nature, anti-pleasure, anti-love, pro-hate, pro-repression, pro-judgemental dictates of modern "Christianity." I put "Christianity" in quotes because modern "Christianity" has nothing to do with the teachings of Jesus. With "The kingdom of heaven is within you" and "Our Father, who art in heaven," Jesus gives the precise location of God--within each one of us, not, as the "Christians" teach, some external being keeping track of every maturbatory act that will send the "sinner" to hell for all eternity. If titles could be copyrighted, I would sue. As they cannot, I can only say here that, to whatever degree these people plan to trade on the success of the LIFE 101 Series, I denounce this books utterly. That it is called "Reality 101" is false advertising. That this book is aimed at children is child abuse. The authors have no qualm about either stealing titles or misleading the young. For shame.

Peter McWilliams (www.mcwilliams.com)