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Summary: Lots Of Good Food For Thought
Review: I'm a fan of Bill's show on Fox News Channel, and this book was an excellent read. I think every child of junior high age ought to be required to read it, as well as newlyweds and new parents. It serves as a good guide on how to live your life, how to instill values in your children, and how to maintain friendships. Sure, he gets a bit preachy and holier than thou at times, but that is the O'Reilly we have come to know and love. Don't get me wrong, though -- this book is not only insightful and thought provoking, but it is also very funny and entertaining in places. This is a must for every bookshelf.
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Summary: Interesting take on American Society...
Review: With "The Good, the Bad, and Completely Ridiculous in American Life," tele-journalist Bill O'Reilly gives us his personal take on American society and how to get buy in this great country of ours. O'Reilly tackles just about every major issue, from the Clinton Administration and Abortion(he sure doesn't have much good to say about it...) to Dating. O'Reilly is very strong in his beliefs. With this book he sets aside all the political-corectness in our society and gives us a book that is filled with political compassion. O'Reilly sets aside the media filler and gives the reader an interesting take on the news, and the average American Life. Those who just dismiss O'Reilly and his book are people who basically don't agree with him. Don't get me wrong, I don't always agree with the man, but his views should be respected and discussed, not dismissed just because you don't particularly agree with him. O'Reilly is a compassionate journalist, and with this, his first non-fiction book, he gives us an interesting take on our lives and the lives of those who serve our country.Again, if you're looking for a book that will open up your mind to a variety of political views (especially on the drug problem in this country) read Bill O'Reilly's "The Good, Bad, and Completely Ridiculous in American Life." I truly hope O'Reilly is here to stay.
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Summary: A so-so book
Review: I rate this book as dead-on average. Half of what O'Reilly says in it is right on the money, the other half is a little misguided and wide of the mark. I enjoyed his funny railings against silly, idiotic people like Martha Stewart, Al Sharpton, Rosie O'Donnell and even Slick Willie Clinton, and his blunt candor entertained me the same as it does on his TV show. But I didn't particularly enjoy his attacks, although they were mild, on America's rich. My wife and I are just your ordinary hard-working citizens who slave all day to pay for our starter home and the electric bill with maybe a little extra to put in the bank, so it doesn't personally offend me. But it's a rich man's signature on my paycheck every week, and so I like rich people. No poor man every gave me a job. This is how captilism works, people, so let's stop with all the class envy. If you don't like it, go out and make something more of yourself so you can be the one to sign the paychecks on Friday instead of whining about the unfairness of tax cuts for the rich. O'Reilly should have put class envy in his chapter on what is ridiculous in America. But instead he takes subtle jabs at the rich. I realize that it was probably more a statement against the snooty little brats who inherit all their money from Daddy, but for someone as outspoken as O'Reilly is on his advocacy for a tax cut, he should include rich people in that. A tax cut for ANYONE is a good thing. I think O'Reilly let his personal grudges come through a little too much in his attempt to "objectively" judge the rich in America. I also agree with previous reviewers that his advice in the book is nothing original. Many of his ideas seem naive, but at least his expectations are in the right place. O'Reilly's opinions are also all over the map, lacking consistency. For example, he criticizes Warren Beatty for his hypocrisy in praising the art of tax and spend while he himself, being a Hollywood actor unlike the rest of us real people, does not have to face the daily realities of life. But he praises the likes of Susan Surandon. C'mon, take a look at this ludicrous woman and all her antics. She's not much different from WB. O'Reilly also criticizes Ted Kennedy for his transgressions against women but lauds Bobby Kennedy, two men who look pretty damn similar to me in this regard. If you have doubts about this, hold a seance and ask Marilyn Monroe's ghost what it means to get involved with Robert Kennedy. Yeah, Bill, Bobby Kennedy also took on the evil mobsters. I guess he felt guilty about the fact that his daddy made all the family money by getting into bed with these very same people. Throughout the book , I found it difficult to exclaim "Right on, Bill!" when the very next thing I came to always seemed to be such a poor selling point. But I suppose we all have our own contradictory opinions. I like Bill O'Reilly and I fear I am being too hard on him in this review. He has been a breath of fresh air on TV, a journalist who doesn't pander to corrupt politicians like Dan Rather and other phonies do. I just didn't find anything special about this book. Didn't find anything overly bad about it either. It was just average. I hope that isn't a cliche. Bill dedicated part of his book to villifying those too!
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Summary: Very, very, simple and uncontroversial
Review: I was hoping O'Reilly would take a stand on some controversial topics, but instead his book contains mostly advice that absolutely no one in the solar system would ever disagree with. Don't do drugs, keep your promises, and save money. These little jems are certainly important, but Nancy Reagan, Mom, and Uncle Whoever have already told us. BTW Bill - I don't care whether or not you like Chinese food or the Doors. Nobody cares. Your book was a big disappointment
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Summary: Awful.
Review: This man is as stupid as he is arrogant. What a bunch of drivel.
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Summary: It's Time
Review: It's time to 'Make Sense' of all the 'Nonsense' that has been keeping down middle class Americans since 'The Rich Rules'. If this is the only book you read this year, you'll thank yourself and many of us of the same cloth will thank you too. Every once in a while a solid voice can be heard from the malady: O'Reilly's book will be shared with my children. HooRay!
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Summary: The Truth is out to the American People
Review: The book is very similar to Bill O'Reilly's television series The O'Reilly Factor, where Bill gives his opinion on almost anything. Even though I'm only 18 years old, I have come to realize that the liberal left along with the media have driven this country into turmoil. The legacy of Bill Clinton has done more damage to the United States than anybody since the Civil War. Bill O'Reilly has given a truthful interpretation of the way things are run in this country, and although his views are much more conservative than many of his counterparts, we must face that it is the truth, and it is what the american people should fight for. I am shocked to believe that the Democratic Party refers to citizens who are christian and conservative as radical right wing. This book will make anyone who reads it think about today's issues and realize that unless the american people fight for what is right, we will soon be living in a country that makes what is right illegal. I recommend this book to every american who cares about their future and their children's future. The Truth is out to the American People!
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Summary: O' Really
Review: The book is no different than watching him on TV, and I don't agree with anything in the book more than with anything he says on TV. He is an enigma, I think in large part that he has little to say that is profound and less to say that is inspiring or fair minded. I am happy for him and hope that he grows as a person and learns to nuture people as hard as he criticizes them. Sincerely, Curtiss De Vedrine - Author "The Second Coming Of Age"
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Summary: Love the Show - Liked the Book
Review: On his television show "The O'Reilly Factor," Bill O'Reilly comes off as opinionated, bombastic, and egotistical. He frequently has quests who are acknowledged leaders in their field and barely lets them get a word in edgewise in his eagerness to state his own opinions. He is also possessed of a great self-deprecating sense of humor. I love his show. The book tends to reflect a kinder gentler, but no less pithy, persona. Leaning heavily on a well developed modicum of common sense, O'Reilly gives us his opinions on a variety of topics. Among the subjects on which he pontificates are money - splurge on the essentials and avoid the frills; sex - it's great, but keep your sexual activities out of the public eye; politics - most Americans don't have a clue about the basics; drugs and alcohol - it's time America got serious about solving the problem; and religion - "It doesn't matter what you believe--as long as you believe in something." The opening chapter of the book which deals with the class system in America gives O'Reilly a chance to let the reader in on some interesting biographical information such as his relationship with his father, his enrollment at Marist College, his first job as a high school teacher, and his eventual enrollment in Boston College to work on a Master's Degree in journalism. However, the main thrust of this section is to illustrate that how one acts and dresses and comports oneself is very important to career success in America. This chapter also sets the tone for the format of the book - some short discussions, some "time outs," some "ridiculous notes," and some "talking points" interspersed at appropriate times with the pace designed to mimic the television show. I found the best way to enjoy this book was to take it a few chapters at a time. As a matter of fact, I didn't find the book sustained my interest for longer periods of time. After a chapter or two, I was ready to move on to other things for a while. I guess this might be the ideal bedside book. Read awhile, rest awhile, then come back and do it all over again. Love the show, but only liked the book.
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Summary: O'Reilly has common sense.
Review: The Fox News Channel is probably the most important information gathering tool to come along since Gutenbergs printing press. Finally the liberal media is being exposed for what it is, a biased self interested behemoth selling out to socialiast drifting government. Bravo Fox for being our David to their Goliath. From this new media vigilante comes Bill O'Reilly. On some issues he seems out of place, almost socialistic ,but for the most part he speaks with a direct common sense approach. O'Reilly seems to be a bit too self absorbed in this book, but through the recollections of his life you discover a personality who has been able to steer clear of dangerous fads and created an infectious display of highbred ethics. This is a very quick and easy read. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially adolescents for it is packed with down to earth good advise for leading a heathful and productive life.
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