Summary of Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: Conversation Starters

Zero stars. I had to give it one star so the system will accept my review. The key word in the title is “Summary” and a summary of Maps of Meaning is not what this pamphlet is about. It is no Cliff Notes. I don’t think this author read any more of this book that a few chapter headings. Of the 70 odd pages, 50 pages consist of a question or a theme at the top of the page. That takes a couple of sentences. The rest of the page is left blank, encouraging the reader to make notes, give opinions and respond. The back page of the pamphlet states that it is good for book clubs. If the purpose of the pamphlet is to give ideas for a book club instead of being a summary, I should rate it accordingly. Still zero stars because the questions and suggestions for discussion are short on substance and long on pap. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author didn’t put more than a couple of hours in the whole work. And fifteen dollars!!?? Why stop at selling somebody something worthless when you can also hose that somebody as well. Too bad I have no bird cage to line nor any fish to wrap today.

I'M VERY, VERY disappointed with John Mani's Summary. This is NOT a SUMMARY, it's a joke! It's the worst compilation of words I've EVER read. It's content (and lack of it) leave a lot to be desired... Nothing but a bunch of UNRELATED questions, and idiotic TRIVIA which concerns me NOT. All without guidance, without substance, derisory, without merit and totally Risible. I WANT MY MONEY BACKToo bad I didn't have time to read it until it was too late, otherwise I've returned it in a flash... As they say in French: GARBAGE!!!!!!!I'm wondering if Jordan B. Peterson has laid eyes on it... I'm sure he would be as revolted as I am....

The product description states, "Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on." Before you buy it know the peppering of questions consists of 50 pages each with a question and room to answer with ~15 pages of "content". That's a lot of pepper. Usually pepper is added sparingly to a main dish, not the main dish itself! None of the questions based on a quick thumb through, having just excitedly opening it upon arrival, piques my interest at all.

It was deeper than I expected. Not a negative review. Just that I’m not ready to read it and get the most out of it now