The Trap: What It Is. How It Works. And How We Escape Its Illusions

I never would have discovered "The Biggest Secret" so many years ago were it not for my being an inquisitive free-thinker. Had I listened to what others were saying of David Icke ('the bloke's as barmy as Benjamin'), this book that had such a huge impact on me, to this day I'd probably still be ignoring and regarding as on par with the (personally verified) ravings of Mr. Creme.What little do critics of David Icke know, and especially those who dismiss his work out of hand, without even examining the information for themselves.Now along comes THE TRAP, Icke's fourth book in four years. (Do I sense a yearly trend developing?) A book penned by a marriage counselor, this is not. This also isn't your typical Icke book, or at least the forepart is not like any of Icke's previous works. In my review of "Perceptions of a Renegade Mind," I put forth the question of whether Icke would ever get around to writing his memoirs. I think it's safe to say, THE TRAP comes as close to accomplishing this as anything that's preceded it.From chapter one through four, THE TRAP basically reads like an autobiography. We're introduced to David Icke's parents, all the while as the author recalls his childhood years and later his time spent as a footballer, journalist, TV reporter, and politician, prior to his memorable and life-changing encounter in meeting psychic Betty Shine.It's in these first few chapters that we are let in on a softer, warmer side to Icke that up till now we normally haven't seen from him in print. It could be argued that the entire book is more subdued in tone, especially more so than the last three titles, which had Icke at his no-holds-barred best. (The term Zionism, I note, isn't even mentioned in the index to THE TRAP; this, a refreshing change from Icke's previous book, in which the terms Zionist/Zionism, hyphenated or otherwise, appears -- according to my count -- a staggering 50 times in the second chapter, alone!)I wouldn't go so far as to say this read is breezy, as Icke does eventually get down to business, beginning in chapter four and onwards, but it definitely seems more focused on the mystical than the para-political, compared with his previous three books.Incidentally, if you've ever wondered whether Icke's three now grown-up children were conditioned if not ultimately coerced into living a life defending freedom, the answer as told in these pages is an emphatic no, they were not. (If only all parents raised their kids like David and Linda did theirs, the world would be a much better place.)All in all, THE TRAP makes for an absorbing read, and as a Canadian I especially appreciated Icke taking time out to highlight and comment on the Freedom Convoy protests that occurred in this country earlier in the year. Thank you.So Icke was mercilessly ridiculed whilst speaking before a gathering of (indoctrinated) university students...when it could be argued that about all the education a person needs towards becoming truly knowledgeable about life is Icke's oeuvre! (If that's not high praise, I don't know what is. And no, I wasn't paid to say that.)

I haven’t read the book yet; haven’t had time because of the holidays. I have been listening to his podcast for about 2 years. Although I don’t subscribe to everything he says he is very knowledgeable about the globalist. He gets you to think and see what is really going on in the world. He is well worth your time. He has written so many books; I’m starting with his latest and will work backwards one by one! His subject matter was something I read about years before he started his journey; I wish I had heard of him a long time ago. I think it would be really interesting to meet him and have a one on one conversation! Give him a try. What he talks about isn’t in main stream media.

thank you so much for your powerful research and hardwork

If you have never read a David Icke book, it's time you did. He has written over 60 books and didn't start writing until he was almost middle aged. This is his latest book as of 2022. Each book is worth reading because of the tremendous amount of information he has gathered. He has an excellent sense of humor and writes with love and acceptance for all people. He exposes the hypocrites and predators in our midst with strong evidence to back up his research. He connects the dots. This is why he is hated, but he does not hate anyone. He knows we are all connected and each of us has the choice to do good in the world. As Buddha says, there will come a time when we are all enlightened.

First of all - how one can detect "racism" in this book is not only mysterious, it actually shows how brainwashed some members of our society are.... Besides that I noticed how many people here complain about the fact that the book is repeating parts of earlier books written. Well, if someone wants to learn the key is to repeat the learned over and over again until it's manifested.I really enjoyed reading it and often I remembered that I've read it before, but apparently forgot about it. Also he's mentioning the trap after death, when "loved ones" want to lure you into the tunnel of light. Also historically it's very interesting and leads you to additional literature where one can find answers.I agree that the autobiographical part in the beginning is kind of exhausting, but still it absolutely deserves 5 stars.

Not sure that I agree with EVERYTHING he wrote; however, I do believe there maybe some truth here and there. I do agree with the solution, LOVE. Humanity needs to love and forgive one another. Love you all! I will continue to explore and trust my instincts (not my brain).

David Icke has some good philosophical ideas in several books. I read this one about 3/4 of the way and then lost interest.

David Icke is a very knowledgeable and prolific researcher and writer. He knows what's going on the in world. I've read many of his books and watched many, many of his shows & interviews starting in April 2020. He is the one who woke me up. I love that man! I wish him a VERY long life so he can continue his work educating the asleep people. GREAT book, as usual!

When I first came across the notion of a soul trap, well over a decade ago, it was relatively esoteric information. I think it was the late Art Bell (Coast to Coast AM) who probably did the most to bring the issue to public attention, cautioning his listeners that they may wish to rethink going ‘into the light’, after death.Today, it’s an increasingly hot topic in the spiritual community. And, predictably, there are two camps: those who believe that we are, indeed, deceived into returning to earth, over and over again, and those who do not.What’s undeniable, however, is that if one continues to believe that the earth is some sort of school for souls, and that we reincarnate in order to learn and evolve, then guess what’s going to happen? That’s right. Trap or not, that will become one’s experience.As a lifelong seeker of truth, I have come to the conclusion that reality is most likely non-objective. So arguments over whether it works this way or that way are actually less important than one’s own preferences. For if someone doesn’t actually want to return to earth, but believes that they have to, or should do, for whatever reason (perhaps in order to right some wrong from a previous lifetime), then guess what’s going to happen? That’s right… one’s beliefs will take precedence over one’s desires. BELIEF CREATES REALITY.Beyond all belief systems, however, as David rightly makes clear, is the simple realisation that there is no authority outside of oneself; unless one believes that there is, of course, in which case such an authority will appear, as if by magic. That’s how powerful we are, as creators.How appropriate, then, that this “evil,” which seems to have enslaved humanity, has no power but that which humanity gives it. How appropriate, also, that manifestations of this evil are, by definition, unconscious, and not part of the Divine (consciousness itself). In other words, it doesn’t exist! “Infinite love is the only truth.”The secret to escaping the trap, as David points out, is to realise that there is no trap… and therefore no victims. We’re actually doing it to ourselves, through our beliefs and through the acquiescence of our divine power to the phantoms that we ourselves have brought into being.

David is a honest and honorable man exposing the dark beings and affairs of life, everyone needs to read at least 1 of his books in their life with a openmind and allow their worlds to be turned right way up, to understand we have been fundamentally manipulated from birth, and with his work you can see what really is happening behind the scenes and who's running it. Must read 10/10

As usual David Icke gets to the crux of what is really going on in the world with his latest book 'The Trap'. I have been listening to everything this man has to say for the past 25 years and through this have even learned how to connect the dots myself on upcoming events. This is an invaluable ability when trying to navigate the dark inverted world we now find ourselves in. Being psychic helped me to tune into other peoples futures. Listening to David helped me tune into the future of Humankind. Great book.

Well, If you're thinking of buying this book it's because you know who David Icke is... The book is really interesting and you'll get to know David even more as he tells absolutely everything about his early life. It was really entertained to read and overall I'm happy with the purchase.

Icke, as usual, rehearses his well-worn grand-conspiracy tropes. This is a somewhat shorter book than his usual tomes yet still manages to cover all the same old paranoid, reactionary ground and “spiritual” gobbledegook based on cherrypicked science and highly dubious sources. The AIDS-denial is new though, as is the level of narcissism (indeed the work opens with a quote proclaiming its author a genius). The Turquise Messiah will keep returning - as long as fools like me keep paying his rent.