Deciphering the Lost Symbol

[wisniewskim]

Greeting Brethren. I had to opportunity to meet and chat with Bro. Chris Hodapp, the book's author at a Masonic Research presentation last weekend. Given at the Elizabethtown PA Masonic Village. Great guy, I recommend his books. Just finished the book, good reading!
Fraternally
Mike Wisniewski - Reading (PA) #549

 

[BG_TRBL]

Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay with us.

 

[chodapp]

Good to meet you in PA Mike. Many thanks for the kind words.

 

[Gary]

Bro. Hodapp's book for "dummies" was the first book I read before deciding to petition.

 

[McOwenJ]

This was the first masonic book I Read! I recommend every man I meet,who is interested in finding out about Freemasonry to read your book!!! I am a 32nd degree SR mason, next week I will be recieving the York Degrees including Knights Templar, all thanks to you!!! It is still one of my favorite masonic books!!!!

 

[chodapp]

Many thanks for the kind thoughts, my brothers. I am humbled every day by messages from brethren like these, and it is I who am indebted to all of you.

 

[removed12612]

Bro. Hodap, I hope to see you on Nov 20 in Indy ....

 

[Ashlar2006]

I just loaned my copy of Dummies out to a friend interested in becoming a Mason . I bought that and Complete Idiots for my wife and friends , though I also read them and liked them very much . I keep them out on the coffee table for anyone who wishes to pick them up and read through them .

 

[icarus256]

Thanks Bro Hodapp!

I have to join the bandwagon in praising you, I don't usually read the "Dummies" books but after finding my grandfather's apron and ring cleaning out his house after my grandmother passed, I became intrigued and your book caught my eye at the bookstore (yes we still have those) - after reading your book I petitioned, and Freemasonry has changed my life, made me a better person, husband, and father.
I will never be able to thank you enough for showing me the door at which to knock.

Fraternally yours,
Bill Paxton 32°
Jupiter Light Lodge #340 F.& A.M.
Lake Worth Scottish Rite, Valley of Lake Worth Orient of FL

 

[chodapp]

Thank you, my brother.

 

[Gary]

I haven't read the book yet, but have done quite a bit of research on my own into decoding some of it's "mysteries". Brown took quite a bit of artistic license when he wrote the story. I'll have to put this one on my reading list.

Supposedly there is a movie in the works based on the novel by Dan Brown. I enjoyed the novel, so hopefully it will make for a good film.

 

[DavisB]

Bro. Hodapp, I like a few others here read your book before I petitioned. It was excellent and was a major factor in my deciding to do so. I am very thankful that you wrote it and inspired me to petition.

 

[Deltaboy]

I will look for this book the next time I am at the bookstore.

 

[jason]

Everyone just do yourselves a favor. If you like the book, pick up two copies. One will always be loaned out. The other has my notes and highlights in it.