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John Feezell Foreword to Know Stealing

Foreword


Since
our first meeting in 2005 I have enjoyed engaging in conversations with Shane
regarding many of the ideas presented in Know Stealing. It has been exciting to
watch him shape and refine them. Reading this book has given me the opportunity
to consider again, in an integrated and comprehensive way, many of the ideas we
explored in conversation.




The
author's productive work presented here is scholarly and of the highest
quality. More importantly, the ideas presented here have been refined in the
crucible of passion. The author's passion for discovering, understanding, and
sharing the truth about money sets this book apart from many others which deal
with the same subject. Truth seekers who read and study the ideas and arguments
captured in these pages will not be disappointed.




Money
is one of the most pervasive ingredients in modern life. At the same time,
money is one of the most misunderstood concepts of modern life. Definitions and
discussions of macroeconomics and "money and banking" are common in
academic textbooks. These are also common topics of discussion among businesses
and individuals. The media always has coverage that is somehow linked to money.
Yet these definitions and discussions rarely explore the reality of what is
commonly called money. Without precise definitions and an objective study of
'true money,' those who control the definition and exchange of money will
exploit those who do not. Theft is the inevitable result. The facts and
rigorous analysis of the concept of money presented herein can inform and
undergird policy alternatives aimed at preventing such theft.




One
may find passionate, thorough, and carefully reasoned discussions on a number
of critical ideas in Know Stealing. Beginning with the important idea of money,
Shane then considers the essential ideas of power, authority, production and
more, as pieces of a grand puzzle. These concepts are grounded in biblical
truth and an honest study of history, rather than the all-to-common
intellectual fabrication of those formally trained in the study of economics or
politics. At a minimum, this book will challenge the reader to clarify his or
her understanding of these important concepts. At a maximum, this book will
spark a passion which will motivate the reader to seek out and support policy
alternatives aimed at preventing the current broad-scale theft arising from
what is loosely called 'money' today. I strongly encourage you to - Know Stealing.




John
Feezell, PhD.

Professor
of Economics

School
of Business

LeTourneau
University

A Modern "The Law"

Reminds me of a modern "The Law" by Frédéric Bastiat, or a Cliff Notes version of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged". Should be required reading in any Civics/Government or Economics class. I didn't even finish the free sample before ordering the full version for my Kindle. But the author has got to get this in versions other than Kindle so as to get it to the masses. ~ Shamalama

Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.




I am pleased to report that the print version is scheduled to be available in February.




Please read this review and others at Amazon.com









Know Stealing at Amazon.com

Simplifies Complex Subjects

Is stealing wrong? It depends, I guess, as we U.S. citizens participate in a system hourly that is specifically designed to steal the savings of every one of us. How many of us can actually identify what stealing is - apparently those of us on the shaft end can't, or do know and don't know how to stop it.

"Know Stealing" should be passed along to every library, school, neighbor, pastor, family member, and friend - this book may just open their eyes, give them hope, and save our children. Bastiat's "The Law" has been my #1 book to gift, but not everybody "gets it" who gets it - Shane Coley's book will now be #1 to gift, and is much simpler to understand. Bastiat would be the next logical step, but people have to be able to identify that there IS a problem - "Know Stealing" provides the simple examples, historical perspectives, and easy analogies to awaken the slumbering populace.

Seriously, buy this book, and pick up a couple for others. I agree that a physical, as opposed to electronic, book would be easier to loan and disseminate, but the price of this Kindle edition makes it extremely affordable.







Many thanks to this author for another tool in the patriot toolbox! ~Valerie James

I continue being humbled and amazed. Thank you Valerie for these kind and encouraging words.




I am pleased to report that the print version is scheduled to be available in February.





Please read this review and others at Amazon.com












Know Stealing at Amazon.com

Know Stealing - Concepts More Easily Passed On

In response to the review, "I'd buy a copy for all my friends if they had Kindles" from Luke Albers, Valerie James wrote: 

"I was just thinking the same thing after reading Know Stealing this morning. Previously, I was familiar with sound money principles, but have had a difficult time 'translating' these concepts to my friends and family. Thank you for writing in a simple manner, with straight-forward analogies that can be more easily passed on." ~ Valerie James

Please read other reviews at Amazon.com










Know Stealing at Amazon.com