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What are the two great lies of the 20th century?

Is there a solution to evil?

What matters more, blood or love?

Can a good man go to a striptease show?

Do you think you have the answers? ...Think a second time.

Dennis Prager, theologian and philosopher turned talk-show host, is one of the most brilliant and compelling voices in America today. His extraordinarily popular radio show with the signature sign-off, "Think a second time," coupled with his own biweekly newsletter, has firmly established him as a fixture in intellectual communities nationwide. In Think a Second Time, Prager blends a rigorous and scholarly education with utterly original thinking on current events. From the dangers of idealism to the roots of extremism to his thoughts on God and an afterlife, Prager offers challenging answers to up-to-the-minute questions: Should a single woman have a child? Why don't good homes always produce good children? Is America really racist? Why does the Holocaust not negate the existence of God? Now, with an entirely new section on the precedent-setting "Baby Richard" custody case and an exploration of the issue of blood versus love, Prager continues to demonstrate his ability to draw clear moral lines in the sands of our very troubled times.

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English
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William Morrow Paperbacks
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August 30, 1996
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8.06 x 5.41 x 0.8 inches
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006098709X
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978-0060987091
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Dennis Prager writes a syndicated column, hosts a radio show carried by 120 stations, and appears regularly on major Fox venues. He is the author of Happiness Is a Serious Problem and Think a Second Time.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 30, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006098709X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060987091
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.06 x 5.41 x 0.8 inches

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gannymede

For people who want to examine classic controversial issues

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016

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Sometimes when I listen to Dennis Prager's radio program I wish he would go into more depth in certain topics, and in this book he does. Even though it was published 20 years ago, the topics are still timely. Each of the short chapters examines a different question on human nature, the differences between men & women, public policies, good & evil, etc. He shows how in many instances a quick solution to a problem and the "intention" of doing good often lead to more harm. I'm actually happy to say that were a few opinions of his that I didn't agree with. I was relieved to see that I don't just blindly agree with everything he says. He definitely gives the reader a lot to think about.

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jane z mazzola

A Riveting Read of Essays!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018

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Mr. Prager's book of essays on many subjects is outstanding. I just received it & began reading almost immediately. I couldn't put it down. He writes succinctly, w/beautiful English prose, & with such wise, often, common sense responsibility that seems lacking in much current writing & behavior.

His essays @ the Baby Richard & "Doe" family in Illinois, 1991-95, were spell binding reminders of the fact that we (I) put so much faith in justice, the US Court System, & the well educated, "wise" judges, appointed or elected. But they, too, have "feet of clay" & on occasion, can use their appointments to further a particular agenda. It was during that same time that my husband & I were adopting our twins (a different state) & knew that there were other viewpoints in the courts that could have made our children's outcomes very different.

I planned to read the essays over time (a beauty of essays), but finished this book in one long holiday evening! I'll return to it & savor some of the essays a second time. Believe me, it is a current book well worth reading.

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The Dhimmi Philosopher

Readers of this book would like "Jenna's Flaw"

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015

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I'm a college instructor and use this book in my philosophy classes. It's a great conversation starter. Prager hits on all the big questions of life, such as G-d, the meaning of life, suffering, and life after death. He also hits upon ethical issues, such as the death penalty. Plenty of food for thought. When my students and I discuss these chapters in Prager's book, it's always the best part of the class. Highly recommended.

Readers of this book would also enjoy "Jenna's Flaw," novel about the death of God, the withering away of Judeo-Christian culture in Europe, and what the West can do to stop it.

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Stan

Think a Second Time

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020

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Think a Second Time. I am a D Prager fan. This book was written about 25 years ago. On some of the subjects, it looks like he has thought about it a few more times since 1995. The chapter on his tv show was a complete waste of time. I have to admit he saw some things regarding the Left and Islam that I didn't notice until many years later.

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catherine jennings

Good choice.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017

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Dennis Prager is my husband's idol. when trying to figure out the gift for the man who has everything I began researching Dennis Prager books that my husband had not read...I chose this one...Good choice....my husband has not stopped raving about the book as he finishes each chapter...was a great choice!

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Andrew Maile

Solid insights from Dennis Prager

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020

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This is a collection of Prager's essays and columns.......if you are familiar with the man, the material is well within his philosophical bounds and one may not gain a great deal. For those unfamiliar, this book is a good starting point. As a writer, the author is a capable and erudite, with a smooth style. The vast majority of the inclusions are very digestible, a few pages at most.

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JT

Good things to ponder

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020

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As usual with Dennis Prager, good common sense ideas. This is written when younger but still good stuff. In an age where common sense and ability to discern is lacking, Dennis Prager is always a wealth of practical wisdom.

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Eric Mayforth

Essays That Challenge

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2010

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Dennis Prager thinks that most people form their beliefs about life's most important issues at a young age and do not change those views at a later date, and wrote this book to encourage people to reexamine beliefs that might have been formed when they had much less knowledge about life and the world.

"Think a Second Time" consists of 47 essays covering a wide range of topics, including television news, capital punishment, hypocrisy, astrology, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, school choice, extremism, and many other issues.

One of the essays even more timely than it was when Prager wrote the book in 1995 is the one that discusses the judging of motives. The author notes that we frequently do not even recognize our own motives, and that it is very unwise to question the motives of others. However, we see this all the time in public discourse, including in 2008 when candidate Obama claimed that people cling to guns or religion out of bitterness. Recently, a caller to Michael Medved's show concluded that Medved's long-standing opposition to tattoos must have been the result of him being beaten up in college by someone with tattoos. Even some conservatives rely on this line of attack as well; I am not a libertarian, but I have been annoyed by some conservatives who, instead of pointing out the areas in which libertarianism is wrong, make personal attacks about the background of libertarians. It seems that fewer and fewer people today understand why ad hominem attacks are invalid and that more and more people are launching them.

One of the more controversial essays discusses whether an adulterer can be a good president--regardless of which side you take, one must acknowledge that Prager makes a strong case in defense of his beliefs.

Prager got his start in radio doing a show on religion, and several of the essays examine thoughts on God from a Jewish perspective.

The book closes by discussing the case of Danny Warburton, the boy who was taken from his adopted family in 1995 by the Illinois Supreme Court, and the related essays discuss both the legal and moral issues raised by the case.

If you are a longtime listener to Prager's show and have for years heard him discuss both this book and Happiness Is a Serious Problem , you will be glad that you finally got around to ordering and reading the books--as you would expect, there is plenty of thought-provoking material in them.

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Nischal Tiwari

Oozing Wisdom by Dennis Prager.

Reviewed in India on May 19, 2020

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For a book published in 1995, its timeless in content and relevant still. It has even helped my religious sense.

Sam54

A Very Good Read

Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2013

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Many complex life problems are addressed, in a series of short and well thought out essays. Whether or not one agrees with Dennis Prager's opinions, one cannot help but appreciate the focus and clarity he brings to the topics addressed. Definitely a very worthwhile read.

jack barker

excellent book!

Reviewed in Japan on June 18, 2014

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This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Even though it is somewhat dated the concepts have held up well to the test of time. I don't always agree with him, but every chapter is very stimulating.

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