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  Summary: In American Messiahs , Adam Morris explores the hidden history of messianic movements within the United States, and their remar...

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  "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, & The Prison of Belief" by Lawrence Wright  General overview:   The book “Going Clea...

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  General Overview  Viral BS Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them written by Dr. Seema Yasmin explores a handful of medical myths which h...