| Most believe that it is problematic for an author | | | | information source about their work than Joe |
| to write book reviews about a book that they | | | | Blow writing a book review about it. |
| indeed wrote. There are many reasons for this, | | | | Personally, I want to read all that an author has to |
| such as self promotion, conflict of interest and | | | | say about their book. I cannot get enough of that |
| hype or buzz-ful insincerity. Sure all that makes | | | | information. What were they thinking, what do |
| sense for the reasons why we have created this | | | | they think now, why do they have these opinions. |
| social norm and expect authors to abide by it. | | | | This information is invaluable to the reader in their |
| Yet, in fact it is absurd that everyone else in the | | | | understanding, observations and insights learned |
| world can write book reviews expect the author | | | | from a work. |
| who knows the most about the work. | | | | I ask you the reader who is more qualified to |
| This is a Matter of Principle actually, not whether | | | | write a relevant book review? And whose opinion |
| one will be perceived in a negative mindset or not. | | | | do you think you would value more? I certainly |
| That is not a consideration of this philosophical | | | | hope this article is of interest and that is has |
| debate, as I score high enough on the EI chart to | | | | propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you |
| understand all that and more having marketed | | | | in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you |
| products and services in my various companies. | | | | for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, |
| My point is that it is absurd and unfortunate that | | | | which interest you. |
| the author is some how considered less of an | | | | |