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Title: This is a classic deserving far more attention and respect
Review: Eric Hoffer was not a member of the university snob community---and the latter will never forgive him for writing a book far beyond their pathetic talents. The True Believer transcended the categories of right and left wing. Extremists of either stripe did not have a friend in Hoffer.In fairness,however, I must concede that there are often advantages in acquiring a formal degree. Few can overcome the deficiencies resulting from being a drop out. I would hesitate in flippantly recommending this lifestyle. The Eric Hoffers, admittedly, are always the statistical aberration, never the norm. Nonetheless, when the iconoclastic outsider does it right---they can accomplish greatness. Eric Hoffer did it right and was a giant.
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