Apocalypse 2012

Lawrence E. Joseph
Apocalypse 2012
Pocket Books, 2007
$13.95 Borders
Nonfiction(?)
Dagger
(David Derieko)


Lawrence E. Joseph investigates the conspiracy theory of the worlds end. Throughout the book Joseph provides factual, insightful evidence to support the theory that the world will end in 2012. He uses collateral damage, solar smashing, and global warming to support the theory. The evidence all supports the Mayans educated predictions and prophecies of the future (e.g. the worlds end in 2012, precisely on December 21).
Lawrence uses factual, scientific language to support this thoughts. The book is well organized and uses a very serious tone. He uses no irony, figurative language or sarcasm to get his point across, he simply uses very educated theories and facts.
I really didn’t enjoy the book , to be honest. I found it to be a mere conspiracy theory that I don’t truly believe in. His facts were frightening, but I found it hard to believe Lawrence’s overall theory. You need to be well educated with science to really understand what Joseph is talking about. Although he does touch on interesting topics such as global warming, and historical incidents (Mayan history, Ice ages, etc.) Joseph just can’t seem to interest me. I would not recommend this book, because I don’t really believe you need to be so scientifically educated about a conspiracy theory about the world ending.