Comments on: Top 10 Most Controversial Non-Fiction Books

By: Garash

Garash — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:23:14 +0000

I’ve read about half of the god delusion (about as much as i read any book), and i gotta say that he made some exceptional arguments.

I don’t find that too controversial seeing as he actually made most of his points from a valid source or basis, but i can see why other people would.

By: Norman

Norman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:27:28 +0000

Great list, apart from the fact the Qu’ran should be on here.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:45:01 +0000

Wouldn’t the book claiming the holocaust never happened be considered fiction because facts are that it did? Historical fiction? The Bible IS historical fiction.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:55:54 +0000

584. Dan777 : Wow, unbiased and well researched and articulated argument. No need to knock fundies, there’s already a place to do that on this site anyway

By: Dan777

Dan777 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:51:10 +0000

the bible should be considered fictional and most people think that its the fundies who dont accept evolution like that guy who wrote the book about how its a ”myth” when its u know…pretty much fact

By: jared

jared — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:00:18 +0000

I find it interesting that so many of you get bent out of shape when the Bible is mentioned anywhere. If its fiction, don’t worry about it! Laugh at those who believe it. None of it ever could have happened, just like the Koran. Oops, I wasn’t supposed to say that last thing, was I?

By: Aisley

Aisley — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:32:22 +0000

Found your site while looking for something else. It is soooo good that I forgot what I was looking for previously, and I’m reading the lists one by one. This is just fascinating, and I love that you don’t just give the list but also information on each entrance.

If you all so allow I would like to share with you a book that, although came out in the early 80’s, is still controversial: “In the Name of God” by David Yallop. Allegedly is not fiction. It’s supposed to be the final report of the investigation on the death of John Paul I. He does not tell you what is his final finding. He just give you all the “clues”, “facts” and doohickies he “found”. I can’t tell if it is for real or not; wouldn’t dare, I’m not Catholic. But it surely makes for a great reading.

By: JohnT

JohnT — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:47:15 +0000

I’m surprised that the Book of Mormon didn’t make your list. Its very existence has generated thousands of books, pamphlets, and articles denouncing it and just as many in support thereof. There are more than 150 anti-Mormon “ministries” dedicated to debunking Mormonism, not counting the hundreds of individuals who have taken up this avocation. The number of defenders is also numerous.

By: segue

segue — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:09:39 +0000

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*580. kiwiboi …
….Ramachandran..LOL, yep, I’ve also got one of his books (Phantoms in the Brain)….
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LOL! Phantoms in the Brain! When I read the story about “neglect syndrome”, I laughed, for real, and cried, at the same time. It had happened to my mother after a major stroke.
It was eerie. She once accused me of leaving *my* arm in her bed!
There were so many bizarre neurological after-effects that *I* could write a book on the subject.
I don’t buy “cheapish paperbacks”, mores the luck (a bad habit I picked up in University, but have nothing against used hardcover which can often be found at costs below paperbacks. The internet has helped in this enormously. I used to have to use a book-finder service. Anyway, the point being, I am going to find and buy a selection of Klawans, and Toscanini’s Fumble and Other Tales of Clinical Neurology sounds right up my alley!
Thank you!

By: kiwiboi

kiwiboi — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:40:04 +0000

segue – re Klawans : you are in for a treat. I’d recommend Toscanini’s Fumble and Other Tales of Clinical Neurology for starters; a bunch of neuro stories based on Klawan’s own experiences. And you’ll get most of them as cheapish paperbacks.

Ramachandran..LOL, yep, I’ve also got one of his books (Phantoms in the Brain). Actually, there’s a strong similarity with Klawans there…but Klawans was such a nice, engaging writer.

And I will get the Brookes book and check out Quammen.