Philos

STAY AWAY

Revisado: 10-27-24

Encourages SEXUALIZATION OF CHILDREN. While the author does make a few good points that are sincere and helpful on this topic, they are entirely negligible in comparison to the rest of the content. She views sexual intimacy as a way to validate your emotions and social standing among peers (HORRIBLE IDEA), something that begins in infancy (research that she doesn’t cite but likely comes from the HRC or the Human Rights Campaign, a LGBTQIA+ organization that indoctrinates and promulgates shoddy science and case reports that support only their sexual narrative, incidentally grooming children of all ages), and as a way to pleasure and escape from reality. She further pushes abortion on teenagers, who are obviously curious about intimacy, as a way to run away from the consequences of their actions. Imagine a 14-year-old brain that is 12 years away from being a fully developed brain at age 26 thinking it’s ok to kill an unborn child. She’s not talking about rape or incest here, but kids who want to be accepted and can thus get the validation they crave by “having good boundaries and by getting/giving consent.” This kind of teaching will certainly increase depression, anxiety, and suicide. My suggestion, go read anything by F. Scott Fitzgerald and discuss any question they have about the book. Lots of reality there that can help open the eyes of someone immature and not exposed to the harsh realities of pursuing pleasure in place of truth. It may not be the best suggestion, but it’s certainly better than 97% of what this author offers.

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Boring clickbait (UPDATED after second attempt)

Revisado: 10-17-24

Just got my refund after giving it a second go. CONFIRMED: bad writing and banal descriptions. Only gullible people devour these types of quick conspiratorial reads. The narration is terrible and it's immediately clear how inexperienced this journalist is. People will suspend their disbelief for anything just to confirm their preexisting biases. Such a shame, because I hoped this book would shed new light on Opus Dei. Read the other one-star reviews, apparently most of the information is fabricated. LAME.

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An Enthralling Adventure

Revisado: 05-25-24

Visions and ecstatic experiences of God, Jesus, Mary, and the Saints are either fascinating or bizarre and off putting. The intro gives a good background about how to read into others’ experiences and what the Catholic Church’s doctrine teaches about them. Helpful if you are unfamiliar!!

Listening to these have increased my faith by helping me to envision Jesus’ life with His mother and foster father in previously unknown and unexplored ways. I feel (keyword: FEEL) so much closer Jesus after listening to this. Likewise, I FEEL so much closer to Mary and her motherly love. There a so many instances where she brings others to Christ that it really helped me to trust her more with my spiritual life. If she brought so many others closer to Jesus, why can’t she do the same for me in her motherly affection? Really a wonderful experience to hear these visions which do not contradict anything the Catholic Church teaches about Jesus’s salvific plan for humanity. Absolutely wonderful.

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Man! What a blast!!

Revisado: 05-08-24

I wish the teacher would make a course for every branch of the military. I couldn’t wait to listen to this course each day. Starting from the beginning of the American revolution, the teacher walks you through the most fascinating details of cultural/political landscapes while heavily focusing the development of the US Navy. I would have easily listened to this course if it were 5x this length and wish it were! Expect renewed and re-heightened respect for our Naval pioneers by going through this course.

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Clarity… Finally

Revisado: 12-13-23

This time period is one of the most confusing epochs to me. What happened? Who really mattered? What’s the “real” story? What do people believe now? Are all questions this course answers. It’s clear, presents both biases well, and discusses contemporary ramifications. Never a dull moment, I finished this to prepare for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in Napoleon and was not disappointed. I finished it in one week and COULD NOT wait to listen on off times during my day. She tells the stories with bravado and intrigue. I will be reading a lot about the French Revolution in the future. Thank you Great Courses. Thank you Dr. Desan.

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Couldn’t believe how good this was

Revisado: 12-23-21

Pretty boy romcom McConahance? Nope. This dude lives on the edge. A rebel with a cause. A cowboy with principles. A contradiction in terms. He’s a little fanciful at times, but with due respect, he’s taken more risks and more off-beaten paths than any person I’ve read about in contemporary society. Surprised to find that this book will probably change me for the better, if I’m able to keep the promises I make to myself after reading…

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Unsuspecting wisdom

Revisado: 02-08-19

Couldn’t believe the amount of wisdom this guy had. Very applicable to living a good life.

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Solid and upfront about biases

Revisado: 05-16-18

Even though I agreed with her biases, the lecturer does not try to pull the wool over your eyes with hidden propaganda. I was inspired to listen to this after watching the show Vikings. It went along EXCELLENTLY as a historical foundation for what the English were struggling with in managing the foreign invaders. I also loved her evaluation of kings and princes as they were animatedly described and fair, and her detail which she described the Battle of Hastings aftermath. Overall phenomenal description of social, economic, religious, political ongoings of medieval England. One of my favorite Great Courses I’ve heard.

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Extraordinary

Revisado: 11-03-17

This was one of the best productions I have ever come across in my life. The voice actors combined with the sound effects and excellent writing make this drama captivating. It was incredibly awe-inspiring!!! The voices were authentic and the story made me want to sell all my belongings and live with the poor like the real Francis. I hope this company makes many more productions like this. It was superior to a movie and/or a book in many ways - the imagination really got to play along with story. BRAVO.

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Down-to-Earth and smart as hell

Revisado: 05-23-17

One of the funniest medical books I have ever read. This surgeon will leave you feeling hope in the medical field again - a field that is full of intelligence, humanity, and real compassion. Dr. Collins has integrity and it shows through his stories and writing.

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