Book excerpt: The Book That Will "Reshape "How Americans Understand The Barack Obama "Birther" Controversy Even after Barack Obama's release of an official long-form birth certificate online, a Gallup poll showed that fewer than half of Americans are fully convinced that Barack Obama was actually born in the United States. In a single month, more than 700 YouTube videos were posted on whether or not the long-form birth certificate is a fake -- with the vast majority claiming, based on examinations of the computer file, that it is. These videos alleging fraud have been viewed more than 3 million times -- and counting. In "Is Barack Obama's Birth Certificate A Fraud?" John Woodman, a computer professional and registered Republican, closely examines the evidence to find out which -- if any -- of these claims "hold water." From "layers" to "kerning" to the out-of-sequence birth certificate number and beyond, he honestly investigates more than 30 different theories concerning the certificate. He contests ideas, explains "why "we see the things we see -- and reveals startling "new information "about the certificate "not previously revealed anywhere else." Complete with more than 70 illustrations, this book is a must-read for all who wish to truly understand the "birther" controversies.