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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, July 15, 2009
This review is from: One Nation, Under Surveillance -- Privacy From the Watchful Eye (Paperback)
I wanted this since it was pre-anounced, and got it as soon as it came out. It's an excellent guide for staying "off the grid" while still living "in the grid."
"One Nation, Under Surveillance" explains how you don't have to live on the woods to minimize the amount of government/corporate/marketing/nosy neighbor intrusion, and the book lays out how. And does so in a "friend sitting next to you explaining things" voice.
In typical Boston T. Party style, the book covers everything promised in the book title AND THEN SOME. The "then some" in this case is the chapter on spotting and blocking sociopaths (who hide in society masquerading as "nice, normal folks".)
Some would say "What the heck does that have to do with avoiding having your bank information stolen and keeping your computer information and phone calls private?" The answer is, well, EVERYTHING. First, those people are the most likely to steal your info/money/checks/etc. But second of all, they are the most likely to steal your SERENITY. And what is the goal in increasing personal privacy if not to INCREASE SERENITY?!!
Another great thing about this book is that, while it does explain the ever-increasing intrusions on privacy in modern society, and extensive details on how to avoid them, it is not a "paranoid" book. It is realistic. It's less "Dale Gribble" and more just "How to quietly have your life together."
I really like "One Nation, Under Surveillance", find it VERY useful, and I'm giving a copy to a close friend.
Michael W. Dean
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
When the times scream for a "how to" book"..., August 10, 2009
This review is from: One Nation, Under Surveillance -- Privacy From the Watchful Eye (Paperback)
...this one delivers. A much needed update of an older privacy book, this one covers all the bases. I found myself reading it through once for the general drift and then again slowly to absorb the detail.
The Linux chapter alone is worth the price of admission but by far the most surprising chapter deals with sociopathic behavior. Reading and coming to grips with what the author is saying about this sick cross section of so called humanity will shine a light on the previously obscured.
Chock full of useful information it belongs in the hands of all privacy lovers and, most especially, in the hands of those who think privacy isn't important.
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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Great on all accounts, August 10, 2009
This review is from: One Nation, Under Surveillance -- Privacy From the Watchful Eye (Paperback)
I couldn't put this book down. Boston T. Party does an excellent job like always. The thing I love about all his books is he provides levels...
What I mean by that is yes, you could take this as a paranoid craziness tinfoil hat mania. Perhaps, if you take every suggestion, tactic, strategy and tip to it's most extreme level, you might be a total recluse. But even Boston doesn't suggest that. Some of the chapters you'll want to take to the extreme, some you'll glance over, and others you'll find some middle ground. Use what fits into your life and what you're willing to do, as much or as little as you want. The end result will certainly be a more private, more aware and safer you, no matter how far you take things.
In case you haven't gotten it so far, I highly recommend this, and all, of Boston's books.
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