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Summary: Honest, educating and very entertaining.
Review: As an admirer of Greta Van Sustern I was pleased when I received her book. It is a thoroughly enjoying read. Her intelligence and wit shines through.It tells you a lot about her world and background. Even though it is very educational it is by no means stuffy or boring.As a matter of fact it's hard to put down.Makes you eager for her sequel.
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Summary: Greta is wonderful
Review: Greta is wonderful and she talks from the heart in this book about important matters. This is certainly a wonderful read and a fun read. Greta Van Susteren should definitely be applauded for all her work and efforts.
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Summary: Enjoyable Read, Though Not a Compelling One
Review: Greta Van Susteran, from CNN and FNC fame, has written a fairly good book. At moments I really enjoyed the book, however, other chapters were quite boring. The book, however, reads easily and therefore, boring sections are not as tiresome as they could have been. This book, like other books of this genre, is often "choppy" because one chapter does not always natuarlly lead to the next topic.There are some good things in this book, that take the less than satisfactory parts and raise this book to at least an average rating (although, one is probably better off waiting until the book is out in paperback). Her chapter on the Death Penality is, I think, briilant. She avoids the extremes, by paying close attention to real issues about poor defences, fair trials, yet deserved punishment. She supports the death penailty, but thinks the system needs to make sure it provides the best defence possible for all. She is not satisfied that public defenders offices are underfunded, while prosecutors often operate a larger budget in which to prosecute the case. Her concern is for the innocent person, but she also admits that the guilty must be punished. Her chapter on Loyality" is also very good as she writes about her work at CNN and the FNC and her transition from one to the other as discussed by others. Further, her chapter on patriotism is also very good and she arguments hear, though said elsewhere, is needed (support the men and women in uniform). The book is less interesting in other areas like her chapter on her plastic surgery. While I suspect others my enjoy this chapter and others chapters as well, I thought the pace of the book slowed and that its transitions from topic to topic were cumbersome. All in all, an enjoyable read, though not a compelling one.
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Summary: My Turn at the Bully Pulpit
Review: Greta Van Susteren's book "My Turn at the Bully Pulpit" is an excellent book. I started to read it today and finished reading it in one afternoon. It is very interesting, educational, has humor, but most of all is not boring and is straight to the point. I recommend this book highly.
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Summary: Her Heart Was Definitely Not In it
Review: Greta's book is disappointing & inconsistent She seems afraid to take a stand on most issues, yet she does gently lean toward the left on others, suggesting that she is a "closet right winger". She says that she approves of the death penalty after a fair trial yet contradicts herself by saying that we have no right to kill another person despite the severity of their crimes. Greta appears to be at a psychological crossroads. She either doesn't know quite what she believes or she is trying to cater to everyone by being "middle of the road". She seems lost in the realm of controversy. Issues like current events and the law would have made for better reading, but her ideas on these lean toward the left (as seen on her show), and this would contradict her negative feelings about labels. With more passion, relevant topics and clarity, the book would have really soared.
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Summary: An Enjoyable read
Review: I had a great time reading this book. I found it insightful on the subject of the death penalty, tort reform, and loyalty. I am glad to see there are others out there who refuse to pushed into a left or right box. I wish we had more free thinkers.
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Summary: An Enjoyable read
Review: I had a great time reading this book. I found it insightful on the subject of the death penalty, tort reform, and loyalty. I am glad to see there are others out there who refuse to pushed into a left or right box. I wish we had more free thinkers.
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Summary: This was a great book
Review: I loved this book....she told it as it is and her book should be no. 1 instead of that Franken character! If you want a good read with no spin buy this book NOW!
Beverly in Japan
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Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: I thought this was a 3 star book with a few outstanding 5 star chapters. Thus the rating. A very easy read, and would probably be most enjoyable to people who follow her show. However, I do think there is a great deal of wisdom in several chapters, and that most people would stand to benefit from reading them. I found the chapter about what goes on beyond the scenes at "On the Record" to be very interesting as a follower of the show. The chapter on the death penalty and the educational system (specifically related to disciplinary policy) were excellent, and I think as a nation we would be better off if the ideas presented in these chapters were embraced. The highlight was by far the chapter on tort reform, which she could probably write a whole book about. I had very mixed feelings on that issue and that chapter has changed my perspective dramatically. Greta presents her side of the issue and backs it up by discussing a legal case that is very often used as an example by the other side. A very effective argument. I didn't find the chapters on sports, patriotism, or her plastic surgery to be very interesting. I had to wonder if the patriotism chapter would be included if she did not work for the conservative Fox News Channel. Not that the chapter advocates conservative views, it simply stresses the importance of freedom to express differing viewpoints, while still being mindful of the realities of the world. The plastic chapter seemed like an unecessary justification of her personal affairs, but I suppose that it might seem conspicuous if the issue was not discussed with all of the media attention that it brought. I love On the Record, and think Greta does an amazing job of putting a well-rounded show together. Her strengths are definitely her objectivity and her ability to get down to the nitty-gritty on pertinent stories. Because she remains very objective, it can leave a regular viewer curious of her own viewpoints, and this book allows her to share some of them. This book shows a lot of promise and is well-worth reading, but I think her best book is yet to come. To summarize, if you are a fan of "on the record" and want to learn more about the opinions of Greta, this book is probably worth buying. Otherwise get it from the library.
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Summary: Another Misleading VanSusteren-ism
Review: In her book, Greta notoriously changes her position with views which mislead and insidiously attempt to guide her audience into her liberal world. She uses this same technique on her show with her defense attorney panel to promote her right wing agenda. The problem is the demagogic style in which she presents her ideas. Her childhood was interesting. She also talks about the immorality of the death penalty under all circumstances except after a completely fair trial. Then she states that no trials are completely fair? These convoluted misrepresentations are evidenced in most chapters throughout the book. Her views on education lack depth. Although she believes in a strong foundation, she finds self esteem classes to be irrelevant and she fails to discuss other educational issues such as teach apathy, the inability of most children to read properly, school violence, etc. The chapters on plastic surgery and sports were pointless fillers. Her endorsements by Mark Garagos and Arianna Huffington, both considered to be dishonorable by many, raised this question: Are these the type of people who she admires or respects? If so, as the cliche' says: Don't we emulate those who we admire? Finally, the last chapter about her e-mails seemed to be written in one voice. The chapter on malpractice law suits had its merit since a cap on law suits of this nature would be a great disservice to people who have suffered severe negligence. Cameras don't belong in a court room to divert attorneys from the business at hand, and here she and I disagree. What about controversial issues relevant to Americans? What about her belief in scientology? What about terrorism, religion, morality, gay rights, the Israeli conflict, illegal immigrants, etc. Does anyone really care about the Ozzy Osborne saga? Greta's book is jargon which lacks heart, passion and congruence. Without honesty and conviction, she inundates the reader with misleading VanSusteren-ism once more.
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