Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation Audiobook

" Th reader is a little dry, a slightly slow read. The book is fairly interesting, going into a few different movements and people in the history of the US "

" A really smart and illuminating look at the Occult. The author is a terrific writer. One of my favorite books I read this year. "

" Interesting overview (just an overview) of some of the weirder philosophies in American history, and the ways they intersected politics and social movements. There are so many that it would be just about impossible to go in-depth with any of them - but if you're looking for an introduction and names for further research, you could do worse. "

" I think this should be required reading for each graduate student in Utah. Or for anyone who thinks that the claims made by Mormon prophet Joseph Smith in regards to golden plates, conversations with God, Native American burial grounds, and personal revelation were in any way original or inspired. "

" While it is true that paganism informed our culture, to call it occult is perhaps an attempt by conservative christians to cast a negative linguistic style on particularly greco-roman and mithraist influence. "

" Very thorough description of the beginnings of the ocult in America. Detailed historical recap of the beginnings of this in our country. Not quite what I expected from the description but well reserached and written "

" A good general review of American occultists. Good research. Interesting facts. The title is a bit misleading since the study centers on on American Occultism but on American occultists. "

" Shows how American do it your self mysticism has influenced everything from different kinds of Christianity like 7th Day Adventists, all the way to self help & positive thinking. The book makes occult thinking seem rather harmless, if still kind of odd. "

" A good introduction to the mystical movement and other religious movements of the U.S. I felt it was a bit dry and some of his chapters went all over the place and then eventually settled on what he was talking about originally...kind of confusing. Overall, a good read. "

" I was not impressed with this book. I had a tough time even getting through it. "

" An interesting survey of some prominent new religion figures in American history. Reads a bit like a master's thesis. "

" Great book, Im amazed because I did not know so many famous people were into the supernaturnal. I liked this book "

" Uneven and strangely arranged, but fascinating at parts. Me being the "visual learner" I am, I could have used some pictures of these crackpots & mystics, though I guess I can do some google searches to satisfy that. "

" An interesting book, but not in-depth enough for me. I'm using it a starting place and will try and read further on the movements and individuals discussed. "

" I'm glad I listened to this rather than reading but I still don't remember much. A few highlights stick out but most of the book was filler information. "

" Shows how American do it your self mysticism has influenced everything from different kinds of Christianity like 7th Day Adventists, all the way to self help & positive thinking. The book makes occult thinking seem rather harmless, if still kind of odd. "

" im gonna say Ive read this because I cant get through this its like listening to a extremely boring lecture. "

" A fascinating real history of the a movement and a phenomenon that has morphed and evolved since the 1850's. Journalistic in its approach. Not pro-mystic propaganda at all. Very interesting insights into American culture in general. "

" Looking for more info on Freemasonry in America - this was not the book. Disappointing. "

" A fascinating and informative book about all kinds of cults and denominations from spiritualism to "New Thought" to Mormonism etc. "

" Decent in providing broad overview, not so many details. Put the birth of Latter Day Saints, Scientology and Christian Science in relation to what was going on at the time. "

" A good introduction to the mystical movement and other religious movements of the U.S. I felt it was a bit dry and some of his chapters went all over the place and then eventually settled on what he was talking about originally...kind of confusing. Overall, a good read. "