Jack Herer has updated his authoritative history of hemp's myriad uses and of the war on this plant, just as it has become high-profile news, with supporters such as Woody Harrelson and Willie Nelson. Herer thoroughly documents the petrochemical industry's plot to outlaw this renewable source of paper, energy, food, textiles, and medicine. Photos, illustrations & charts. 10 tables.
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131 of 140 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book's strength is its easy readability, a fact that should be stressed. Too often books dealing with the subject of drugs are either too dry and scientific or to New Age and flower child. While this book does focus on the positive aspects of marijuana usage (sometimes to border on "hippyish") I feel it does so in a way that does not alienate those who might be nervous about reading drug-positive literature.
First, let's use the words cannabis or hemp instead of marijuana - as the author suggests - and second, let's get this book out to everyone over the age of 15 or 16. Parents, before you talk with your kids about "marijuana", read this book! Why? This book is not about "sparking a bowl" and getting high: This book uses facts and common sense to explain the history of cannabis and its uses (which are far more than medicinal), what cannabis has done and can do for humanity, and the governmental/commercial conspiracy against cannabis (and its advocates) in the US. The recreational use of hemp is but one facet of this informative book.
"The Emperor Wears No Clothes" changed my life. The lies and propaganda we Americans have been fed about cannabis (particularly in recent generations) is not only astounding but sickening, and Jack Herer necessarily shines a bright light into the dark recesses of our nation's cannabis hypocrisy.
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although some of the historical data can be called into question, the essential claims of this book remain unrefuted by the disinformation campaigns of the anti-marijuana lobby. Herer shatters cannabis myths; he shows, with hard data that: pot has absolutely no toxicity to human tissues; pot has anti-carcinogenic properties; the tar, although greater in proportion than tobacco, is completely water-soluble; smoking marijuana shortly after having a stroke prevents the swelling of the brain -- and consequently much of the brain damage and loss of function associated with strokes.
60 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This huge collection of generously illustrated historical material is a lot of fun; with the humorous tone of the narration that runs throughout, you almost forget the magnitude of the harm this long-running Drug War has caused to society. But it is all documented here: the many-thousand-year history of hemp; its recent fall from grace due to racism, puritanism, and business-government corruption; the enormous damage from Prohibition; the numerous potential benefits; and the support for legalization from many, many respected public figures. Oversized and colorful, this comprehensive book makes an excellent present and introduction to hemp re-legalization.
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A must own for any serious student of the truth. What are we waiting on we have to spread the news. If you dont like it give it away.
Published 1 month ago by willow
Great Book
This is an amazing book. I definitely learned a lot about the history of cannabis. Great read, I would recomend it to anyone interested in marijuana history and conspiracies.
Published 6 months ago by adub777
This book should be required reading in school.
It's obvious that the information is getting out there, slowly but surely, but I think everybody should read this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by An Average American
An absolutely amazing book!
"The Emperor Wears NO Clothes" by Jack Herer is an absolutely amazing book that discusses the many and varied uses of the hemp plant. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr. Zook
Emperor
Great book. Should be a mandatory read for everyone in politics, law enforcement, congress and for any individual who wats to understand the whats and whys of Marijuna... Read more
Published 11 months ago by niemannj
A MUST READ
Very informative book based on FACTS, not bureaucratic opinion. A must read for all who already use cannabis, and for those who's opinions have been shaped by the government lies... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nina C. Swain
The Hemperor Strikes Again
I am so happy to have purchased this edition of the book, being an anniversary issue and the reprinting that covers so many epitaphs to him and the great work that he's done. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lisa Armano
Fluffy History, A Passable Rhetorical Argument
This book, in appearance and presentation, is very difficult to take seriously. The whimsical tone and illustrations, while enhancing readability for a mass audience, do tend to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by William Alexander
One of the best books I have ever read!
This book has claims backed up by cited facts as to why marijuana is having such a hard time getting legalized in the U.S. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Luis Perez
Legalize
This needs to be legalized. For so many reasons I can't name them all....Much like Aspirn, Marijuana is a wounder drug, and even when used for recreation it is harmless to 99. Read more
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