Review: Pleasantly Surprised
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2013
Based on the title of this book I thought the author was taking the affirmative position that Sandy Hook was a hoax and I honestly had no interest in reading it. A friend pointed out that this book was debunking the hoax claims, so I decided to check it out. While the debunking process was thorough and clear, I wasn't someone who needed to be convinced. To me the best part of the book was looking at why people create these conspiracy theories to begin with and why so many others seem willing to accept them. Personally, I think the current 24 hours news cycle with non-stop live coverage of nothing creates all the inconsistencies in reporter's race to be first that becomes the foundation of conspiracy theories. Overall, good book. I just wish it had different title.