M. Scott Peck is a very readable writer. All of his books are page turners. I love his unique outlook. Most of the time, I am in total agreement with his thoughts. However, I don't agree with all of Peck's religious beliefs, and wonder if the events outlined in this book might have been interpreted differently by another psychiatrist.
Interpretation is of course, subjective. For instance, I am from Maine, where there are no earthquakes. My friend and I were in California together and experienced our first earthquake there at the same time. My thoughts during the shaking were, "A truck has struck the building!" Her thoughts were, "A giant is shaking the house!" We were both incorrect. It was an earthquake. I liked how exciting and creative her thoughts were, though. I thought Peck's writing was exciting, too. But I'm glad he is not my doctor.

If you watch paranormal shows and the like, you're used to seeing violent exorcisms and anything resembling "The Exorcist." This book shows an entirely different look, and made me realize that much more evil exists than I thought. The credibility of this book is helped by the fact that it is written a by a psychiatrist who, at the beginning, had no belief in the devil. I have also read his other books not related to evil and thoroughly enjoyed them.

If you have any interest in this subject, I would recommend this book.

Informative

Very interesting read. I think everyone should read on the subject as to become more aware and less confused on the matter. Satan is real!

Do you believe in the devil? This was a good book! I have read Peck's "Road Traveled" books which are excellent in my opinion. I look forward to reading "People of the Lie." I bring up this other books because I believe they provide some proof to others that he is no quack. I already have a strong faith in God & to me, if you believe in God, then you believe in evil. This proved to me that the devil does possess people & that it can happen to anyone who is abandoned or evilly manipulated & ripe for possession in their youth. Bottom line ... God trumps evil every time in the long run if you're on the right side!!

Interesting read!

Interesting read on not only exorcisms but how satan deceives and relates to humans. I'm so glad Dr. Peck wrote this book .