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I found, in the end, that it wasn't really worth the effort. Jun 18, B. Reese rated it liked it Shelves: Hoagland puts forth many very interesting ideas and theories in this book. Unfortunately, his proof does not stray far from either of those and a pinch of circumstantial evidence or conspiracy theory. I enjoyed reading the book, and it did convince me, briefly, that NASA had covered up the habitability of Mars and alien presence in the solar system. Unfortunately, I later found out that Hoadgland used pseudoscience to bolster his claim.
The ideas in this book would have made an epic sci-fi story Hoagland puts forth many very interesting ideas and theories in this book. The ideas in this book would have made an epic sci-fi story, and I guess you could say it already did make an epic story and it was called " Really, this book belongs in science fiction, and I would encourage Hoagland to try his hand at writing fiction, because he's already halfway there. Maybe take some writing classes on how to write characters and fiction just so he doesn't release anymore "research" books.
Again, this was enjoyable in ways, but so full of error as to be useless for anything but entertainment purposes. If it were a solid fiction book, 4 stars.
As a research book, -2 stars. Mar 20, T rated it liked it. I think the guy has some points and I emphasize "some". I would give it 2 stars for the effort put in the research, though it appears clearer and clearer towards the end of the book that such research is biased, and one star for entertainment. I think he'd have been better to write a fiction novel.
The truth is that no one has evidence enough to suggest that there are extraterrestrial biologic entities though I am sure there is life out there assuming that there are at least 10, earth like p I think the guy has some points and I emphasize "some". The truth is that no one has evidence enough to suggest that there are extraterrestrial biologic entities though I am sure there is life out there assuming that there are at least 10, earth like planets in the Milky Way but it would be a long stretch to assume that such living entities are in touch with us or that they built some complex buildings on the Moon or Mars as Hoagland suggests.
The end of the book is a true pain to read as it is repetitive and really stretched in a biased way. I would not recommend this book. Sep 19, Anthony rated it it was ok Shelves: I read this as a favor to a friend who gave me the book.
Frankly, I found it ridiculous. The artifacts on Mars and the moon I find rather unbelievable,but it's the part where he tries to tie in the Kennedy assassination where he really lost me. He doesn't even attempt to explain why Oswald would be involved in a conspiracy involving alien ruins on the moon, which might have at least upped the entertainment factor. Instead there was an overabundance of shifty math and pseudoscience. The book was I read this as a favor to a friend who gave me the book. The book was too dull to be entertaining and too nonsensical to be taken seriously.
I do enjoy seeing the pictures of the moon and Mars, so those were cool. As someone who grew up in the shadow of the space program in Cape Canaveral, this book was bittersweet. I'm glad to live in a country that still allows writers to express divergent opinions like those in this book , but I'm disappointed that, after reading this book, it's hard to see the American space program in the same light. Although I do not agree with all of the authors' conclusions, I can agree with their primary claim that NASA is not always forthcoming with the truth and that it fails As someone who grew up in the shadow of the space program in Cape Canaveral, this book was bittersweet.
Although I do not agree with all of the authors' conclusions, I can agree with their primary claim that NASA is not always forthcoming with the truth and that it fails to truly operate as a wholly civilian science program for the public interest. May 15, Michael Roop rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is something special. In that wow kind of way or the kid on the short bus drooling on the window.
Don't be afraid of the truth just because it hurts, but also do not be blinded into believing without questions. I bought this book from hamiltonbook. Your display name should be at least 2 characters long. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. We are somehow very adept at pointing out amazing coincidences even if these are thrown up by a near infinity of random occurrences. You Can't Tell the People. Oct 02, Vin Forte rated it really liked it.
Some of the theories in this book are far fetched. I'll give it to Hoagland though, he was able to make a good supportive case for them.
Other of the theories and actual for real history's in this book were amazing. The public and government communication channels the shuttle has and it's reason. The what can only be called alien contact cover ups This This book is something special. This one isn't for everyone, but if you've got an open mind or are at least curious.
May 18, Tom Kenis rated it it was ok. If anything this book is an ode to the human brain's impressive ability to impose structure where there is only static and chaos. We are somehow very adept at pointing out amazing coincidences even if these are thrown up by a near infinity of random occurrences. It's literally how living beings survive. As for the book's central thesis; Nasa's cover-up of alien artifacts on the Moon and Mars and its connection to the Egyptian pantheon Then again, it's not a question of whether If anything this book is an ode to the human brain's impressive ability to impose structure where there is only static and chaos.
Then again, it's not a question of whether you're paranoid or not, it's are you paranoid enough? Oct 02, Vin Forte rated it really liked it. Some of Hoagland's claims are very out there, but the bulk of this book is a surprisingly grounded and intriguing read. Whether you want to see a lot of it as speculative fiction, pure fact, or something in-between; this is an entertaining ride none the less meant to make you ask questions and be more active in demanding transparency.
Mar 10, Dji added it. It's a report on the discrepancies in NASA's public posture and the possible cover-up of Moon and Mars information that needs to be investigated. I learned that I find conspiracy books much more interesting than fiction. Fiction creates situations and characters to tell a story. Non-fiction tells true stories. Conspiracy fiction tells a story and offers it as truth by connection to selected real facts.
Nov 03, Adam Stallman rated it liked it. A very thought provoking read. Toward the end of this book I started losing interest because I saw in the news that the author had been discredited on some other works. A lot of the subjects are pretty unbelievable but he does a very good job at being convincing.
I went ahead and gave it three starts because it was entertaining but I did not feel comfortable rating it higher because I'm not sure whether this is really a non-fiction or fiction book. Feb 24, Barbara Moroch rated it liked it Shelves: I love a good conspiracy theory.
However, this book has way too many words -- way too many technical abstracts. I know that Hoagland is dismissed by the scientific community as being a crack-pot, but I do believe there are some elements -- some -- of his claims, that are valid and worth exploring further. I think this book has some good information and is well worth reading. I found it very technical in some aspects and took my time reading and re-reading sections to make sure I understood what the author was conveying to me. I only have a plain kindle and the photos - especially color ones were difficult to decipher.
Oct 27, Steve rated it liked it Recommends it for: Some of this book is hard to believe. Some of it makes perfect sense.
It includes everything from the nazis, to the assasination of JFK. It shows the flawed ideals that people have become comfortable with. I have Finished the book and I feel more educated on conspiracies than ever before Apr 09, Mike Smith rated it liked it Shelves: A very unorthodox look at the history of NASA.
Some of the theories presented are well thought out while others are way out there. Very tough to read on the Kindle because the images are placed at the end of the chapter instead of being placed in the text. I would recommend the paper version over a digital one. Feb 17, Dash marked it as to-read Recommended to Dash by: Dear old dad a gift from him! Just received my copy in the mail today - I have been chomping at the bit, waiting to sink my peepers into this tome. It looks like dense, technical, complicated stuff.
I will update you as I make progress. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Unfortunately the evidence presented here does not persuade. Its sort of embarrassing for computer scientists, which is what these guys are. This entire book is a paranoid fantasy, expressing nothing other than the authors' bizarre hatred of NASA and utter ignorance of science.
Neither of them has any training in science, and neither of Hoagland and Mike Bara include a new chapter about the discoveries made by Hoagland , Mike Bara. Pathways to the Gods: The Stones of Kiribati. Signs of the Gods? The Return of the Gods: Evidence of Extraterrestrial Visitations. Hair of the Alien. The Secret History of Extraterrestrials. The Gods Were Astronauts: Evidence of the True Identities of the Old 'Gods'. Grey Aliens and the Harvesting of Souls. Magicians of the Gods. Atlantis beneath the Ice.
The Lost Civilization Enigma. The Day After Roswell. Odd True Tales, Volume 1. The Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved. The Source Field Investigations. You Can't Tell the People. The Ancient Alien Question. The 12th Planet Book I. After the Martian Apocalypse. The Earth Chronicles Expeditions. Hunt for the Skinwalker. The Lost Book of Enki. Atlantis the Great Flood and the Asteroid. Journeys to the Mythical Past. There Were Giants Upon the Earth.
Chariots of the Gods.