David G. McAfee is author of Mom, Dad, I'm an Atheist: The Guide to Coming Out as a Nonbeliever, Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings, and The Belief Book. He holds a degree in religious studies from the University of California-Santa Barbara and lives in Southern California. Yvette d'Entremont, also known as SciBabe, is a public speaker, science blogger, and former analytical chemist.
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harmful than othersbut all requiring skepticism. Having interviewed
hundreds of authors on these sorts of subjects over the years, and
having read all of their books, I enthusiastically recommend No
Sacred Cow s. It is an important work of skepticism steeped in
solid research, open-minded inquiry, and a humane interest in
helping believers better understand and accept the world as it
really is." D.J. Grothe, editor, On the Beauty of Science ;
director, Institute for Science and Human Values
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field for the layperson and amateur skeptic alike. David G. McAfee
has done his research, and it shows." Benjamin Radford, author,
Scientific Paranormal Investigation ; Research Fellow, Committee
for Skeptical Inquiry
"McAfee's new book is important and deserves to be read widely. It
is based on years of research and tackles all sorts of false but
common and often dangerous beliefs, superstitions, and fallacies.
It teaches us to challenge assumptions, look for evidence and think
critically. To be able to do that seems today more important than
ever. I recommend this well-written, fascinating book to anyone who
feels that sacred cows should have no place in our lives." Prof.
Edzard Ernst, Emeritus Professor, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula
School of Medicine, University of Exeter; author, A Scientist in
Wonderland: A Memoir of Searching for Truth and Finding Trouble ;
co-author, Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial
" No Sacred Cows is a fascinating, insightful, and most enjoyable
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interwoven with anecdotes of personal experiences and an intriguing
variety of interviews. This book should be read widely and
discussed often." Dr. Lynne Kelly, author, The Skeptic's Guide to
the Paranormal and The Memory Code
"With No Sacred Cows , which provides a bold and fresh look
bringing solid research and consistently entertaining prose to the
problem of irrational belief, McAfee has entered the strange worlds
of true believers and come out alive. This remarkable book is a
grand tour of fraud and delusion that everyone should read. Both
irrational believers and seasoned skeptics will find much of value
here." Guy P. Harrison, author, Good Thinking and 50 Simple
Questions for Every Christian
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