[Wolfstar]

Speaking of books, I recently bought "The DaVinci Code." It's a huge best-seller and I had read an earlier book by the author that was pretty good. Ron Howard is turning the novel into a movie due out in '05. Man, oh man, what a virulent screed against Christianity and Roman Catholicism. I wish I had an opportunity to be forewarned.

The basic story is the usual nonsense about the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. As a mystery novel, it's OK, but I don't see what the fuss is about. But there are whole chapters in which vicious anti-Christian lectures are put into the mouths of the characters. Jesus wasn't divine. He was married to Mary Magdalene. She's the "holy grail" because she had a daughter by Jesus. St. Peter was jealous of Mary Magdalene, so he and the early church lied about her being a prostitute. On and on it goes.

Although I was raised a Roman Catholic (my father's faith), my mother was a Christian but not a Catholic. As an adult, although I most definitely believe in God and the basic tenets of Christianity, I really don't adhere to any organized religion. I also don't take insult easily. So for someone like me to be offended by this book, you have to know it is really vicious.

So I can well understand your desire to get some feedback, judgie55, before spending your hard-earned money on a book that sucks you in and then betrays your trust as you get into the middle of it.

[ohioWfan]

I was warned about that book by my sister in law during Christmas time.

I guess she was right! :o)

[TruthNtegrity]

The reviews on the book on Laura were mixed but here's the thing.

The book is written by an author who never interviewed Laura.

She published what she'd read about the twins.

She managed to interview some friends (shall we say "former") of the First Lady but not the current friends, or any of those in Texas still close to the First Lady.

Save your money. Read the library copy if you must, but do you use your good money to buy it.

Review by Dr. Deb, I think. But my paraphrase of what was written, so I'll take the blame if I got it wrong.