Customer Reviews:
 secret socities October 21, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
this particular book is not one of my favorites. But each of the readers have out own taste and opinions
 Good beginners book October 19, 2007
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
I've read a lot of Sylvia Browne's works, and a number of them resonate with me very powerfully. So I will admit I am prejudiced in her favor to begin with.
Having said that, what you make of this book depends on what you come to it with. If you have NO background in conspiracies and secret societies, then this is a GREAT book to start you out. It is eminently readable, it gives a clear description of the various societies, and Sylvia tells what Francine, her spirit guide, has to say about each of them. Some of the comments I agree with, some I don't, but that's the nice thing: Sylvia doesn't say "Believe this, because I SAID SO," but rather, "If this resonates with you, take it and run; if it doesn't, and you're interested, then search further and figure out what you DO think." Another thing I really enjoyed about this book was the mention of further readings on most of the subjects covered. There is so much CRAP out there on a lot of these issues that I appreciate someone who says, "Check this one out, it seems to be well-reasoned."
On the other hand, if you've already got a good basic knowledge of this sort of thing, this book really doesn't add much to it. So if you're looking for an in-depth look at the Trilateral Commission, or the Council on Foreign Relations, look elsewhere. (And like one of the other writers -- why nothin on the Bohemian Grove group??)
So having said all that, I'm giving it 4 stars. It needs more depth in some places. Then again, if she covered everything extensively, she would have needed to put out an individual book twice this size for each of the secret societies covered!
Also, radical/fundamentalist Christians beware: What she has to say in here about Jesus is probably going to offend you. But then again, you're probably not going to read her stuff anyways.....
 Super Interesting October 19, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book answeres Questions about things we have all always wondered about. It has never been a secret that we are very uninformed about many things, and probably always will be. This is captivating reading at least it has been to me. I would recommend it highly.
 Very informational, but not my cup of tea. October 18, 2007
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am an avid Sylvia fan, having read just about ALL her books, and never having been disappointed. This one left me flat. It seems to appeal more to the logical brain, and not so much to the intuitive, as her other books do. Not to say that it is not a good book, and according to these reviews, a lot of people find it fascinating. I waded through it, hoping it would thrill me at some point, but it never did. I dare say it probably will remain closed on my bookshelf unless I am doing a paper or factual report in the future.
secred societies October 18, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
very scholarly and very interesting...she did a great deal of scholarhsip to bring all of these groups together between the covers of one book.
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