Apocalypse Wow

Okay, so the millenium has passed, but there are still some who say that apocalyptic doom is just around the corner. James Finn Garner has taken all this doom and gloom and dissected it with a satirist's wit, hopefully putting all your fears to rest. Imagine the skepticism of a James Randi combined with the irreverence of a Michael Moore as he tackles everything from the Bible to UFOs. Maybe now you'll be able to sleep at night. I recommend reading this with Stephen Jay Gould's QUESTIONING THE MILLENIUM.

The book's setting is Chicago, Illinois. The author is the main character and parades around Chicago to learn about the Apocalypse and the signs that hint the end. He starts the book by explaining the philosophy of other prophets such as the well known Nostradamus.He explains the different dates of Apocalypse according to Nostradamus' most famous book. In search of an answer James Finn Garner read books written by philosophers who tried to predict the end of the world.He tries to prove the theory of several different philosophers. While attempting to prove the theories of the philosophers right he also realizes that they are also absolutely inaccurate. James Finn Garner also conducted a tiring but hilarious analysis of almost every source available for predicting the future, such as boiled tea leaves, crystal balls, and severed donkey heads. Garner looks to uncover the truths behind crop circles, harmonic convergence, and channeling. It was a humorous take on the end of the world. Ganer seems to change a disaster to what one would call a grade A comedy.While using comedy he also may offend some readers as he does insult almost every religion ranging from Christianity to Judaism. Using his politically incorrect gestures he makes a reader laugh. Garner will jump from serious to humor but certain theories maybe confusing for readers as he tends to use scientific terms which a reader would never understand.His book is a comedy but a politically incorrect comedy. The question is why does the cover clearly state a that it is a politically correct story. The book really should never be given to a religous or fanatic person. This book has clearly been written for a person who is not easily affended.

James Garner, "Jimo" to those who know his secrets, doesn't just write satirically, he lives that way. His jaded eye allows us all to see our own silly reflections in his writing. "Apocalypse Now" is honestly funny. Maybe it was released too early, as this book about the hoopla surrounding the new millenium actually gets funnier (and more "true"?) the closer we get to THAT DAY. Of course, no one can quite agree on when THAT DAY will come. You've gotta read the book so you can make an informed, personal choice of how, and when, to meet your fate. I'll probably be in bed. Read it, if for no other reason than you'll learn the definition of "Pole Shift" - it has me chuckling months later.

If you have a sense of humor for wit and riotous sarcasm, then this book is perfect. A combination of facts with sarcasm, this book had me laughing the whole way through. However, If you're as closeminded and slow-witted as some of these other reviewers then maybe you shouldn't be reading any books. OUCH!!!

This is a very funny book with lots of great insights.If you take it too seriously, however, you'll get mighty paranoid about the end of the world!I recommend you buy it immediately