An overall review of the book, which means that you understand the author's premise for writing the book. It's a brief summarization and critique (your words). "The first few paragraphs should introduce the author and his/her qualifications for writing on the topic. The body of this section should address the following questions:

a. Did the author clearly communicate his premise for writing the book? Where, and How?

b. Did the author prove his premise? Where and How?

c. Was there evidence of proof that helped you to believe that the author was thorough in research? If not, what areas do you see that needed to be covered? Use examples.

d. Was the author able to expose you to new truths or cause you to rethink some conclusions that you had previously drawn? If yes, how? If not, why?

e. What controversial statements were made by the author? Why were these statements controversial?