Summary | Excerpt | Reading Guide | Reviews | Beyond the Book | Readalikes | Genres & Themes | Author Bio
Critics' Opinion:
Readers' Opinion:
First Published:
May 2005, 416 pages
Paperback:
Jan 2006, 400 pages
This article relates to The Third Secret
If you
were uncomfortable with the plot line in The Da Vinci Code,
you'll want to keep The Third Secret at more than arms
length!
The premise of the book is that the 'Third Secret of Fatima'
wasn't revealed in its entirety. In this Berry is reflecting the
opinion that a number of people expressed at the time the final
prophesy was revealed in 2000 - 40 years after the first two
prophecies had been revealed and 19 years after the Vatican
claimed it had been fulfilled (with the attempted assassination
of Pope John Paul II). It's not to say that a prophesy
predicting the murder of a Pope isn't of import, but many felt
that it was not sufficient to warrant withholding the prophesy
for so long, and certainly not for 19 years after it was
apparently fulfilled!
Interesting Links:
One of the many
websites about the Fatima prophesies, which outlines the
reasons some believe the 3rd Secret was not revealed in its
entirety.
Facsimiles of the original handwritten
Prophesies of Fatima, in the Vatican Library.
This "beyond the book article" relates to The Third Secret. It originally ran in July 2005 and has been updated for the
January 2006 paperback edition.
Go to magazine.
Become a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten.
The Lost Apothecary
by Sarah Penner
A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary.
Reader ReviewsThe Northern Reach
by W.S. Winslow
What is the weight of the stories we choose to tell...and the burdens of those we hide?
Reader ReviewsBand of Sisters
by Lauren Willig
"A crackling portrayal of everyday American heroines…A triumph."
— Fiona Davis
Visitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. Full access is for members only.
Your guide toexceptional books
BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.