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Summary: Mancow Milks Himself of some Particulary Puerile...
Review: "squeezin's." One can certainly tell that Mancow has read his Hunter S. Thompson. His style is hyper, self-congratulatory (even while bemoaning certain of his own behaviors Mancow himself finds cruel), nightmarish, occasionally funny, intentionally boastful. Mancow's antics read like those of a perennial adolescent. Indeed, and most telling, like fellow shlock meister "Coward Sperm" Mancow rails against elitists while cutting anyone off at the knees who won't join Mancow's group of fawning, self-described freaks.Mancow's slim confessional is mental masturbation at its most banal.
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Summary: A Big Mac of a memoir, heavy on the grease
Review: A motor mouth on his radio show, this Mancow writes just like he talks. Hilarious story after story is strung on a necklace in which the individual beads are prostitutes, idiot escapades, bombs, casual lovers, and his late father's memory. But Lord, lord. For me, it was all a bit too much to take in. Posturing, boasting, and crudeness detract from what might otherwise be one helluva a book.
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Summary: Good but not what I expected
Review: Anyone who lives in Chicago or who has tuned in to Mancow on the radio nationwide, knows that he is not your average radio personality. Someone who hates to be called a "disc jockey," Mancow definitely marches to his own drum. That's what I found so appealing about his show...he's not afraid to speak his mind, stand up for what's right, and speak the truth when so many just stick to the status quo. So when I found out that his book was finally being published I was excited. Having listened to his show since it first aired, I was excited to finally learn more about this one-of-a-kind man. But that's not really what I got. Let me say I was touched to read about Mancow's father and childhood memories, as I am very close to my family and know what it's like to feel that special bond. Despite being a little rough on the radio sometimes, it was nice to see Cow's softer side when he wrote about his beloved father. He also made me laugh when describing escapades about his brothers. Unfortunately, however, there was a little "too much Cow" in the book. I already knew he was sex-crazed, and found very little interest in his sexcapades abroad. I didn't realize that he would use up so much space writing about all the nameless, faceless women that he slept with. And I knew he dabbled in light drug use but still, I didn't think it was necessary to write so much about it. I'm also not clear why he chose to write so little about his radio show. True, it's not all there is in Mancow's life. He's got friends, a wife, family, etc. Mancow's Morning Madhouse is just one aspect. Yet for most listeners, it's a point of interest for us. What about his co-hosts and everyone else we hear on the air? Wouldn't the reader be somewhat curious about the people we hear on the air everyday? He did write about a few special shows he did here in Chicago, but I found nothing interesting about them, to be honest. Where was the politics and the opinions? Where were all the thought-provoking questions and discussions that so many of his listeners love? I realize he didn't want to make this a direct extension of his show. But enough with the sex and drugs already! All in all, I'm glad I read the book but honestly I was expecting something different. Cow, I'm sure you read all your reviews here so let me say this: I still love you, still love your show, and will always be grateful for you standing up for what's right and using your voice for good. Looking forward to the next chapeter in your book career.
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Summary: Thank you Mancow
Review: As a long-time fan of the show I could not wait for the book to come out. It was definitely worth the wait, though. It provides an entertaining and sentimental look into the life of the Cow. The book will make you laugh and it will also remind the reader how important our fathers are. Pick up a copy of this book...you will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Mancow & McInerney??? I Think Not, Folks!
Review: Did someone below just compare Mancow's memoir to a classic novel by Jay McInerney??? Crazy is right, but for a whole other reason! At least McInerney himself crafted something with at least a shred of interest for his readers instead of depending on a ghost writer, like Muller did, to help organize things. McInerney is a respected part of the writing community, something Muller is not. But in a era that allows anyone and their grandmother to publish a memoir, I guess the public is just required to go with the flow. Cow's book, though entertaining and touching at times, even going so far as to offer offending stories about his radio crew, barely approached my expectations of the self-proclaimed radio God finally putting his money where his big mouth is. As a listener of his show, I was expecting the final product to meet all of the self-gratifying hype Muller's spewed upon us for months on end...it did not live up, my friend. As for Johnny Depp appearing as Cow in the so-called film version (which I have yet to read about in any of the film industry trades), I think we have a new GIGLI on our hands...can't wait for that trainwreck!
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Summary: Why this is not the #1 book in the country is puzzling to me
Review: Fantastic read! Read it in two days and enjoyed every page. I became a big fan of Mancow through Fox and Friends. Excellent book that is not a big lie like Hillary's book. Very entertaining. Enjoy!
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Summary: Go Mancow, go!
Review: I bought this book 3 weeks after it was released. I read in a total of 2 1/2 hours, spanning 2 days. I couldn't stop reading. I was intrigued. I was shocked, disgusted and most of all, I was amazed. I find Mancow so original and refreshing with his "shock-jock" antics to his political views. A true follower of Thomas Jefferson's ways and his outstanding support of the US Constitution. In an America of Liberal v. Conservative and Dummy-crat v. Republican-not, it's great to hear one voice who will not succumb to the numbness of society and truly cry "freedom". Although today, we might as well cry "attica". From his "trip" through Amsterdam to the freakshows and battles with his id, it's a great background for him to show and emote how much he missies his father, how much he loved and respected a man who wouldn't let his son quit and take the easy sell-out routes in life. If Mancow were son of another man, we might not have this freedom loving, gun-blasting sonofabitch screaming through the radio to wake up and lift the veil. He'll shock with his intellect and surprising turns when he let's a few of his own writings be parts of chapters. A poem that says George Orwell warned us. Some things he does maybe outrageous, but people who have power have done worse. So the next time some judgmental priest or FCC-follower or over-offended person goes off and says that Mancow is the voice of sin and should be stopped, remember, he's freeing our thought, opening our minds and showing us there are other ways. He is the true Pro-Christ and Super-Patriot of an almost lost America. Thank God for Mancow and those who share his dream of a free America.
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Summary: EW said it best
Review: I couldn't say it better than Entertainment Weekly so I submit the words written by Josh Wolk. "Shock jocks like Chicago-based Mancow rely on charisma, momentum, and volume, not logic, which is why the book form fails the raunchy radio rebel: Reread any portion of this paean to his late father and himself (oh, the hot chicks he's slept with!) and you'll find it's held together with nothing but bluster and buzzwords. This European travelogue/quasi-biography (the lurching, free-form structure makes his career trajectory incomprehensible) is filled with self-important rants unintentionally rife with paradox, as when he visits the Dachau concentration camp, bemoans the Nazis' inhumanity, but then says 'someone should kill the artist' responsible for the 'horrendous' memorial sculpture there. He must make more sense when you're only half listening."
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I enjoyed the trip Mancow took us on through Europe after his father's death. It was funny, sad, and entertaining. A real roller coaster ride of ups and downs.
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Summary: Great Book!!!!!
Review: I have to say that mancow's book is the best so far. I have been listening to he show for about five year and he make me think about things that goes on in life. His book also doses the same. Mancow book talks about is trip in anterdame, his talkshow, and the death of his father. I recommend is book to anyone, even people who don't like mancow. The book is a good read.
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