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Brainless: The Lies and Lunacy of Ann Coulter Sunday, September 24, 2006 Guest Blogger -- Tara Fosbre I had the priviledge of reading an advance copy of Brainless -- The Lies and Lunacy of Ann Coulter. Prior to doing so I felt it would only be fair to read at least one Ann Coulter book to have a frame of reference. Now, I am ashamed to admit that I actually purchased Godless so that I could read it. I am a voracious reader, but this book was an extremely difficult read for me. I was unable to get through an entire chapter -- much less a few pages -- in one sitting, which made the whole process even more painful. I found that Godless has no narrative structure and read like a subway station lunatic ranting about completely random topics. I believe that we are all entitled to our own opinions and to be treated fairly. Along with that right comes the rule I thought we all learned in kindergarten: "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." I believe that there are more appropriate ways to share opinions without hurting the feelings of others, as in the case of the Jersey Girls. I also believe that if you are going to be bold enough to assert an opinion, it should hold up -- and that if you don’t like something, rather than rant like a lunatic, you should try and rectify the problem rather than just contribute to it. Even though this is the author’s debut book, it reads with experience, wit and confidence. He tactfully examines and undermines Ann’s opinions, delivering to the reader a more accurate understanding of just how insane she really is -- and that rather than taking steps to improve problems, she is just contributing to them. Joe did a brilliant job seeking truth where little can be found. 2 Comments:Previous Posts
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C'mon Tara. I know you're more intelligent than that. You just have a prejudice against anything Ann Coulter has to say.
I read the whole book in about 5 hours over the course of two days, and I loved it. I made me burst out laughing on multiple occasions, because I happen to agree with most of what she says.
I suppose I will try to find a copy of "Brainless" and read that too, although so far noone has been able to find anything intellectually wrong with what she has to say...so they resort to name calling. I will try to expect something intelligent out of "Brainless", but I'll let you know when the jury comes back.
Don't be ashamed Tara. I bought two of Ann's books myself so I could see what she had to say. The trick is to buy used copies so it does not count towards her booksales. I paid $4 total for Slander and How to Talk to a Liberal.