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- Blake
- 05-08-13
A hard book for me to rate
As someone who is really close to this issue, and fairly well informed on the subject, I might be more critical than someone with less information. My rating is really 3.5 stars, but with Audible not having the in-between option, I could not justify giving it four stars.
My main complaint about the book is the way that the information is presented. The case the author is making is strong enough that he didn't have to go down the road of making his contempt for the opposition so blatant. The facts about cannabis are so overwhelmingly in his favor that he would have been better off going out of his way to be fair instead of so obviously allowing his politics and philosophical views to bleed into the text. History is an examination of the facts as they are available, not telling a story with good guys and bad guys. Don't get me wrong, I'm on his side on almost every issue covered, I just got sick of hearing him pick apart every criticism leveled at pot and pot smokers, indignant at the lack of fairness, and then turn around and paint his opponents with a broad brush, even resorting to name calling and mockery, over and over again. It sounded more like a speech being delivered to a friendly audience at hempfest to rally the troops than a book for the general public. I kept expecting him to break out the Pom poms and lead a cheer for the almighty weed.
Nick Pohdel is a competent narrator, he's steady, clear and I only noticed one mispronounciation. I'm not sure he was the right choice for this book, however. Pohdel's reading can sometimes make Lee's writing sound preachy or indignant when it doesn't have to. His stiff, overly serious sounding style and dorky, white guy accent prevented the humor and lightheartedness of the writing from coming through.
All this being said, there's a lot of good information here. A lot of it was covered in Jack Herer's "The Emperor Wears No Cloths", but the later chapters provide a good crash course in what has taken place in the last twenty years. Political events are important, and he covers all of the big ones, but I would like to hear more about the cultural and economic aspects of the story that were not political in nature. Still, for a person who has not read a whole lot on the subject, this book has a lot to offer.
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- Gregg
- 10-17-13
I might recommend, but barely
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Thanks to Blake from Portland OR a couple in front of me for doing my review. I seldom review books, however, this particular topic is one I'm quite familiar with and most aspects of it interest me. To say I'm "Pro Pot" would be quite the understatement.That said, as Blake notes so well, this book is one sided as to be uncomfortable, even to readers "on the same page" as it were. The petty name calling starts early but is overlooked in anticipation of a balance that never appears. I was distracted by the "Neener Neener" kindergarten feel after a while.There are some interesting facts and anecdotes to be sure. I learned quite a bit in reading this book. Still, I'm not sure I'd recommend it, which is a shame.....avoidable.
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- Charlie Morton
- 04-24-15
The Tragic Romance of America and Marijuana
Would you try another book from Martin A. Lee and/or Nick Podehl?
Nick Podehl's performance was outstanding.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No.
Any additional comments?
In Martin Lee's telling the story is something like a tragic romance between two young lovers: the American people and sweet Marijuana constantly thwarted by cruel, uncaring parents - the Federal government.
It is incredibly one sided. I agree with the vast majority of Mr. Lee's assertions, but it is totally lacking any balance and in the final analysis I just can't trust it. Martin Lee apparently has never met anyone for whom pot was anything but an incredibly positive experience.
I believe pot is generally harmless for most people and causes less short term issues than booze, but that doesn't mean it there is no downside to pot use. I've seen it and, oddly, many of the strong pot advocates highlighted in the book, such as the founder of "High Times" Tom Forcade, die sad untimely deaths. I'm not saying they died because of their pot use, but Lee is so focused he never bothers to consider the question. I have no idea, but I am curious about him and the other untimely deaths.
Also, according to Mr. Lee no one who ever opposed pot ever did so except for the most venal, greedy, shortsighted reasons. And that would be OK, but he is so certain about his opinions. For instance, his description of Pancho Villa is like something from a Villista propaganda pamphlet, and he makes America in the 1940s and 1950s sound as bad or worse than Stalin's Soviet Union. It is just a matter of balance and Lee is so unbalanced that it makes me hesitant to endorse all of his conclusions.
I believe Mr. Lee would argue that the anti-marijuana crowd have had the floor for the last century and there is a lot of truth to that. Perhaps Mr. Lee lacks a certain confidence, because he could have overwhelmed nearly all of the serious, honest opposition to pot. He simply doesn't try, because he is so busy extolling the many virtues Miss Mary Jane.
All in all a solid book with a lot of useful information, but not a good balanced book that I can trust as the final word.
It's like reading Douglas Southhall Freeman's biographies of another Lee - Robert E. Lee. Even seventy years later those are great books, but they are hardly the last word on Lee because Freeman could not bear to ask hard questions about his idol General Lee. In this case, Martin Lee loves sweet Mary Jane. That keeps Smoke Signals from being the final word on marijuana.
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- Devon
- 01-27-13
Well researched. Interesting and emotion enducing
What made the experience of listening to Smoke Signals the most enjoyable?
Well researched. Interesting and emotion enducing content. Speaks the truth. Does it make me angry at our government? Yes.
Would you be willing to try another book from Martin A. Lee? Why or why not?
Yes
Have you listened to any of Nick Podehl’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Just brought frustration and resentment.
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- R. A.
- 01-06-13
Highly recommended for just about everyone
This book literally blew me away. I listened to an interview between Lee and Terry Gross and was impressed by Lee's nuanced answers. History buffs, alternative medicine seekers, law makers, civilians, pot heads, the sick, Republicans and Democrats, old and young alike will find so much to love about this book. I gave the hard copy to not one, not two, but three family members this holidays season, all of whom are as diverse as they come.
The history behind marijuana is well researched and the most complete I've ever come across, in terms of time and geography. The footnoted research done with medical journals is unlike any I've come across in the past and the reverence for the sacred use is refreshingly un-sappy.
I've learned so much from this book and hope you will too.
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- D L
- 02-01-15
Very strong and eloquent description of US drug
Author does a great job of giving and idea of the history of many potent drugs in America. Provides a lot of information and understanding pertaining to history and why prohibition is in affect
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- Gramofalot
- 07-20-13
Lots of info!!!!
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This book is so well investigated that I think that I would like a print copy for reference.
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The personal stories where the people as sick as they were, and needing help themselves, were trying to do things for the sake of others , I was really impressed at the goodness that this group of people have. I wonder does that trait come before the weed or does the weed help mold the person to be so socially considerate.
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- Slam Bones
- 11-06-12
LONG OVER DUE
If you could sum up Smoke Signals in three words, what would they be?
No "refer madness" here, just a well researched, comprehensive, reality based breath of fresh air that has been long over due.
What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
Too many to list.
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This is a must read.
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- kaleb remski
- 05-12-21
Exquisitely researched
This is a no holds barred slap of realism after so many years of lies and racist overtones. This book will tell you everything you wanted to know about cannabis, the endo-cannabinoid system, THC, CBD and assholes who didn’t want you to know. I especially like when the author point out the contradictory position of most federal and police officers as well as the ineptitude of our leaders to use facts while make decisions. It’s amazing we even got as far as we have fighting against the drug war. You will also learn about all the people who struggled, were jailed and even died to let the rest of us use our favorite herb to spice up life.
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- Karen Hobson
- 05-09-19
listeners beware
I really wanted to enjoy this book. In fact I think there's a lot of great information here. However the narrator needs to learn to speak medical English. After listening to him mispronounce technical terms, I wish they'd found someone else to say the medical terminology.
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