RE: Reading Material
Bob,
I have no problem reading books that have a slanted view. You just have to read it with an open mind, and hopfully find another book with a different view to find the common ground.
Usually the fact are there, people just like to put their own spin on it. I'm a graphic design by trade and working in the industry for 15 years everyone has in their own mind what the colour blue is, and believe me there are lots of shades of blue out there. Everyone believes the verison in their mind is correct, so I always approch it with in open mind, even if I don't agree. I do that too when I'm learning something new. I try to read and watch as much about as I can, so I can form my own view of the subject. It is what makes it fun and enlightening.