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American author and lecturer, Mark Twain received universal acclaim for his accounts of youthful escapades. His writings are also known for pragmatism of place and language, unforgettable characters, and abhorrence of pretense and tyranny.
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Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American humorist, satirist, social critic, lecturer and novelist. He is mostly remembered for his classic novels The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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funny even to a non-CS,
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This review is from: Christian Science (Skeptic's Bookshelf) (Paperback)
This isn't one of Twain's best books, but it is a pretty hilarious send-up of Christian Science nonetheless. I think it is funnier if you know a little bit about the religion, but it probably doesn't seem as funny to people who actually practice the religion.A CS friend told me that CSs are fond of quoting passages from Twain that "prove" he became a fan of Eddy in later life. The quote they cite as proof is typical of the sarcasm in this book: "Mother Eddy deserves a place in the Trinity as much as any member of it. She has organized and made available a healing principle that for two thousand years has never been employed except as the merest kind of guesswork. She is the benefactor of the age." If the above quote strikes you as funny, buy this book. If you believe the quote is serious, I'd advise you to give it a miss.
43 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
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Still one of the best books about "Christian 'Science'",
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This review is from: Christian Science (Skeptic's Bookshelf) (Paperback)
The first part of Mark Tawin's work on "Christian 'Science'" is very funny; he shows through parody and wit just how ignorant, stupid, superstitious, and gullible human beings can be. The second part is much more serious: Twain shows how the sinister organization came into existance, and remarks upon Eddy's criminal and abusive acts when starting the business, as well as mentions some of the plagerism she committed.This is by far one of the best books about how the "Christian 'Science'" organization came to exist. While the book is a classic, it is also timeless. If you are interested in Eddy or "Christian 'Science,'" this is the single best source for you to explore. I recomend this book HIGHLY!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book for Twain lovers,
By Anna Shepherd "Love2read" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christian Science (Paperback)
If you love Mark Twain, you'll love this book. Be prepared there is no Becky and Big Jim to be found, just Twain's delightful writing style. Twain taking on the CHristian Scientists is enlightening and informative. I liked it very much
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