Book!

[undyingking]

Just learned that Bob Lloyd, who I haven't seen in ages (as he went to live in Spain, and me in Ipswich) has got his book out -- Leaving the Land of Woo.
"Leaving The Land Of Woo takes a critical look at the strange theories underpinning the claims of alternative medicine, food therapies such as diets and detox, religion, and the paranormal.

Comments

[bateleur]

...neatly bisecting the world into people who already know everything the book is telling them and those who won't want to read it!

[undyingking]

He adds in his forewordy bit: "Have you ever been sat with friends when someone tells a story of their latest wacky [...]? I wrote the book to help those willing to raise a questioning voice, those asking to see the evidence, those unwilling to go along with creeping irrationalism. I hope it will help those with doubts to drop their beliefs in Woo and adopt a more rational, confident, informed approach to the real world."

Which sounds like: "I know you (my dear reader) already know all this, but I can help you bludgeon it into the minds of those who won't want to read the book themselves."

If only it added "... without destroying your friendships", that would be a great pitch I think.

[bateleur]

Hehe - well, you could always suggest that for the second edition!

[mrlloyd]

Yes - "Rescue your friends from Woo" could be a fine title.