Book Comments (906)

There is a lot of truth, as well as a lot of fiction, in this book. My family has had some history with the Knights Templar for generations, and I was raised with the "open secret" that Jesus was the first Christian Gnostic and that the Holy Grail was actually Mary Magdalene herself... and that, when she died, the title was passed on to a single Priestess in each generation afterwards. This was because Jesus always intended for women to wield power in His vision of how His Church should be, as much as men. Priestesses, as well as Priests. Neither were supposed to have been required to be celibate either! It is never said whether Jesus was the father of the Magdalene Bloodline as we call it in my family, nor is it denied either. That itself is another secret, actually. What is known is that when the old bloodline grew "too thin" to continue, a new Priestess in each generation was chosen from outside the bloodline based on tests of virtue and worthiness in true Arthurian tradition. I kid you not! The Grail Maiden (In reality the most current incarnation of the Grail Herself) was by tradition the High Priestess of the Gnostic branch of the Knights Templar (at least the branch my family was part of), and it is also said that Baphomet was an idol depicting the Gnostic Godddess Sophia who is the female aspect of God. It was not a horned goat, but a white "goddess" statue of a beautiful hermaphrodite-like angel with ten wings and a "horned" crecent moon in her hair. This was destroyed to keep it from the hands of the Church on that Friday the 13th. when the Templars were rounded up and unjustly punished for crimes they did not commit. Largely, so that the Church could silence them, steal their lands, and take their gold. This is what my family passes down, and that is what I myself believe. I will teach the same to my own children, if I ever have any... and until then, I will teach others what I was permitted to pass on. Research Gnosticism and its' connection to the Knights Templar and compare it to Arthurian tradition. You will be amazed at what you can discover, even for yourself, doing so!

Couldn't put this book bown, forget the film.

This is really how wise & loving our God/Power/Buddha would be, this book answers ones questions of WHY. Don't walk past it, buy it.

I was humbled & ashamed of myself when I read this mans story of his childhood.What an amazing spirit David Pelzer has.

This book was my 1st intro to Higgins Clark & I am now an avid fan of Marys. If you love Suspense she is a must. You won't be disappointed.

A Beautiful classic romance & I simply love it.

Stunning read.

not read the book,but seen the movie it was ok,but not a good ending.

I haven't read this. But would love to. Any recommendations why I should read it?

Decent book, But a little far fetched. Life changing maybe. Might work for you. Of course you may ask Michael Vick to watch your pets in a pinch. The Universe is a very stange place.

great romp,loved it,,

Very Interesting and realistic historic Mystery...
Dan Brown at his best

Today I finished Book No. 3 of the trilogy. I am very pleased that I went ahead and bought the books. Now I wish I had someone to discuss the books with! Argh!

I actually liked this better than The DaVinci Code. The movie may not be that great, but still a fantastic read.

Love the book, I don't care that it doesn't follow history. It is called fiction for a reason.

I had never heard of Larsson until a friend casually dropped the name Lisbeth Salander in a conversation and I was totally ignorant of who she was...he insisted that I had to read the books and I went ahead and bought all three and became instantly addicted to Lisbeth Salander. I think Dragon Tattoo is a really good book, but when I started The girl who played with fire, I changed my opinion...I haven't been able to put down the books in a month...and I'm right at the middle of Hornet's Nest...

You are right, Sweden lost a Master author when Stieg Larsson passed...but not only Sweden...the world at large did.

Absolutely great book in the series..all of them were.

I agree Anna. It's good to be positive because it is good for one's mental health. But the idea that positive thinking alone will bring you all that you want is just an idea the author is using just to make money. It's also possible to become too attached to what you want and that attitude can actually delay what you want. Better is to be hopeful but not too attached.

Jean Auel is an excellent author. Try reading the full series..it is worth the time spent. The last book in the series is out now. Cant wait to read it!:

altered carbon and black man both by the same author are alot better

Cami Talks about 29 Gifts on the Today Show

The idea is very good and optimistic. I have always been optimistic during my life. I have always been thinking so. Why I am still alone, then? Maybe, because I am not selfish, because I couldn't lie the men (I hate this one)?
I have been grown in happy family and know what is to have this one.
I am not sure that I still believe I will give someone my love.

Great book....a must read !

I have respect for their thoughts or should i say feelings.but damn it i thought these BS have readers(or buyers) just in retarded Places.

This book (or movie) is just Promotional!!!

You Will Learn Nothing. This book or movie is what YOU ALREADY KNOW.

Reading this book is a waste of time! - It makes ONLY Rhonda Byrne dreams to reality...

great book

Eerie but very much the truth about contemporary England. Not only the public cameras everywhere, or the violations of individual's liberties, but also the mentality of a mad-driven society. Ask foreign students what they think about England and they will tell you that this book is as real and true as it is eerie. English society failed to respect this masterpiece. Orwell like Golding tried to save English society. they were both great authors, no doubt.

I admire Salinger, but i must admit, his litterature was not worthy of reading. I still have his other works, which i regret i bought them. Apart from 'the catcher in the rye' he failed to captivate me. He was too intense as an author and he lacked the flow which makes the reader interested. But he was a great rebel and i admire him for his struggle against curroption and against the weakness of mankind. he refused world glory. a true hero. bless his soul.

Well, John Lennon was murdered because of this book. But one should not blame Salinger R.I.P the book is also a call for a revolution against the wickedness of mankind as an institution. basically, we are killing the planet and anyone who is pure. Holden was the victim who screamed out loud and made a difference. But this book is more than just a jix or a simple work of litterature, it represents the spirit of a rebel.

I lived in these books with the various characters and their quests and worries and trials. It's not often that you come across a book where you have to delve into so many different imagined cultures with their own uniqueness. You dont want to come out of it until you see that the character has survived or that the villian is defeated. Its like entering a parallel universe.!!! I had to get my own copy to keep. My daughter would only let me borrow hers.

These are the facts that are beyond controversy. How lucky we (reader) are able to read such meaningful book.

We had to read this book during the last year of high school. I am glad we were forced to read it. A lawyer with children risks his life for justice and equality. I identified with his cause and hoped that mankind will change for the better. I never been to America, so I cannot judge as for the progress, but I loved this book and the fact that there are good lawyers, although very few who care about justice and about mankind. This book should be, in my view, on the high school book must read lists worldwide. Otherwise the world will never change. Great book.

You may order this book from here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062508768/?tag=038559276th-20

This is a guilty pleasure book. It is a pulp espionage story that drags you in.....

Great time killer story.

It was interesting but I don't think it was as good as the hype associated with it.