The Book of General Ignorance
by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson
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Book Reviews of The Book of General Ignorance
Book Review: Not an "Ignorant" purchase!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book for my new brother-in-law for Christmas last year. And, apparently i made a perfect choice! he couldn't even focus on opening his other presents b/c he was so interested in what he found in the book and asking everyone in the family "did you know..." questions over and over again! We all felt a bit smarter by the time Christmas was over b/c we had learned so much fascinating information...but, we were also glad the book went to my sister's house so that SHE would have to listen to her husband going on and on with his new found knowledge!Book Review: People who assume they know
Summary: 3 Stars
After reading this " Book of General Ignorance" both my husband & I agreed upon one subject: there is much ignorance among the population. It seems that the "spin doctors" of history have invaded the "mind of the Populace" with these intriguing little tales and thus creating a mindset of cute little antedotes about subjects that are simply not fact; but Fiction. Nevertheless they have invaded our "brains" with useless information which is just that - "Useless Information"Book Review: Great Book for Trivia Lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book for my son who is a trivia nut. He thoroughly enjoyed the information that was shared in the book. The book was designed to correct trivia that has misinformed people and to provide them with the actual correct answers. It quickly became a book for the family as my son kept providing us with surprising facts that he kept discovering. We were all amazed at how misinformed we were!! I recommend it for anyone who is amazed by trivia.Book Review: Book of General ignorance
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book! All the information your teachers did not, or could not, tell you. Much background on everyday items like the telephone. Did Alexander Graham Bell invent it or did he steal the idea and market it?
Great book for trivia buffs and know-it-alls. A great resource for repeatable information. You will quote this book! It offers answers to questions you never thought to ask. This book could become your mental addiction.
Book Review: well...
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a very interesting book; filled with amazing insights. I think. The weakness of the book is the lack of a bibliography with citations to supporting authorities to corroborate the claims in the book.
I give it a three because it's a good read; but it utterly fails to offer proof of any of its assertions, so there's no reason to change any long-held belief -- they certainly have not been rebutted by this author.