Flaky, disingenuous author writes book for flaky individuals whose science education never got past Algebra I in the 9th grade. Do you people really unquestioningly consume all the garbage profiteers want to sell you? Go back to school. It takes work, but you may learn how the world actually works!

Since this work has been compiled in 1994, it has been built on to form the newer titles-all of which are equally impressive, but should be read AFTER "The Robots' Rebellion" . It is the best starting point for anyone that decides to pick up one of his books. Whether you love or hate the guy, it is very important for you to avoid becoming obsessed with particular names and places found in his newer books, and really focus on the overall "big picture". ...............If the author is correct in any of his theories or works, it would make him a significant figure in this century. Christian, athiest, vegan, devil worshipper, WHATEVER...its a good book..BOTTOM LINE.

This is the most eye-opening book I've ever read, proving indeed that the truth is stranger than fiction. Of course, many will view this book as pure -- if not clever and manipulative -- fiction and nothing more. Close-minded intellectuals (not an oxymoron believe it or not!), historians and scientists will laugh this book off with their usual knee-jerk ridicule and debunkery, probably claiming that it only adds fuel to conspiracy theorists' fire. (In most conspiracy theories isn't there always a grain or two of truth?)

The religious right will be shocked beyond belief at what David Icke has to say about organized religion, because he reveals what it is and has always been: mind control and subjugation of the masses wrought by fear and intimidation. The countless crimes of murder, genocide and torture committed in the name of Religion has always been in the backs of any reasoned person's mind, but never before has the damage been so concisely and powerfully revealed. Not only that, but Icke shows just how much each religion (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism) has borrowed from myths and beliefs that came before, and how they are conveniently modified to fit the times and the culture. Heresy! No, a very, very painful truth. Icke notes that people can generally be divided into two factions: fanatics (many of whom are scientists!) and true thinkers (many of whom were religious). Nothing is ever as simple as it looks.

Most of this book unfolds as a brief history of world as it should be told, and opens by explaining our (the Human Race's) reason for being here and our true spiritual nature. Icke doesn't waste any time in mentioning that Extraterrestrials, both good and bad, physically and remotely have been involved in our planet for tens of thousands of years. He also explains that the evil we see around us is the result of what he calls the "Luciferic Consciousness" -- a negative energy that has been seeking sustenance (mostly here on Earth) ever since it "broke" from the original Creation Consciousness. Along with this, Icke details the rise of the secret brotherhood societies (yeah, the Freemasons, Illuminati, etc.) and their control and manipulation of nearly everything that has happened in the past 3000 years -- perfect vessels for incarnations of the Luciferic Consciousness. The lower minions of these societies frequently have good intentions and are nothing more than pawns. Then, considering the Brotherhood's plans for a New World Order and their numerous trump cards to play: human implants, staged world economic collapse and/or alien invasion, etc., and you would think all hope is lost.

But not everything in this book is "bad news". Icke makes a powerful case against racism and nationalism by observing that we all have lived previous incarnations as people of differing creeds and colors, and this makes it all the more pointless to buy into hate, segregation or supremacy. Icke offers many simple and hopeful solutions that could swiftly turn the odds in the favor of humanity. He also explains what is currently happening regarding our coming, rapid spiritual evolution, and that the negative energies will eventually lose this pointless, miserable battle. So there's reason for hope. See you in the Photon Belt!