I’m convinced some people shouldn’t write reviews. A friend of mine recommended a book titled Freakonomics to me, so I went on Amazon (#2 on their book list) to try to figure out what it was about. These are helpful:

The book is excellent. It really encourages an analytical approach to problem solving while encouraging creativity of thought. This is a rare combination. Likely to be of value to anyone who has to adopt an analytical approach in their work.

What separates this book from so many of its ilk is its ease of use. I’m a dunce when it comes to these matters, but this book spells things out so that I finish it and have a stronger and better understanding of all of the concepts within. Well done, Mr. Leavitt!

Levitt/Dubner present complex ideas in the most straight forward, enlightening way possible. The topics range from interesting to fascinating, and the authors are consistent in their logical prose. The reader is encouraged to open his/her mind, and after poring through so many examples that undermine the pillars of conventional wisdom, the reader emerges with a new world view (as well as great anecdotes to tell friends).
This is a fantastic book!!!

After reading all of that, I’m still not sure I know what the book is about. I guess I’ll just have to buy it and find out.