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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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Summary: A turn in the right direction
Review: In the midst of the recent publishing frenzy in which mean-spiritedness and name calling are de rigueur, Greta's turn at punditry is a turn in the right direction. Greta isn't on a campaign trail, her stance is to champion common sense. This level-headed, dignified lawyer is able to talk turkey: she can take a complex issue -- the death penalty, for example -- and get to it's heart, in language that is straightforward, easy to understand, and even funny! (Her chapter on so-called torte reform is brilliant.) If you are sick of screaming, foam-at-the-mouth blowhards, Van Susteren's book is a breath of fresh air.
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Summary: excellent book
Review: Maybe I'm biased but I've always liked Greta Van Susteren. She is one of those people that when she is on television, you are drawn to watch her. I think I feel that way because she is bright, articulate, and can engage an interview subject and challenge them without attacking them. Moreover, she can display a sense of humor and seems to have fun. This book is much like she is on television. It's concise and to the point and most normal people should be able to read the whole thing in a few hours. My only quibble with the book is that the title seems a bit misleading. While Greta does weigh in on a number of important topics such as patriotism, the death penalty, her plastic surgery, cable news, corporate ethics and even professional sports, she is smart enough to temper her views. She rarely jumps on the soap box to take hard stances on most of the issues. Still I enjoy the book because in what she does write, she reveals more of herself. That works to her advantage because the same appeal she demonstrates on television comes through in the book. This is especially true in the last chapter of the book that provides some examples of the e-mails she has traded with viewers of her show. This book won't go down as one of the most important books of our day but if you like Greta, it's worth your time.
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Summary: Much Like Her Show - Informative and Entertaining
Review: Maybe I'm biased but I've always liked Greta Van Susteren. She is one of those people that when she is on television, you are drawn to watch her. I think I feel that way because she is bright, articulate, and can engage an interview subject and challenge them without attacking them. Moreover, she can display a sense of humor and seems to have fun. This book is much like she is on television. It's concise and to the point and most normal people should be able to read the whole thing in a few hours. My only quibble with the book is that the title seems a bit misleading. While Greta does weigh in on a number of important topics such as patriotism, the death penalty, her plastic surgery, cable news, corporate ethics and even professional sports, she is smart enough to temper her views. She rarely jumps on the soap box to take hard stances on most of the issues. Still I enjoy the book because in what she does write, she reveals more of herself. That works to her advantage because the same appeal she demonstrates on television comes through in the book. This is especially true in the last chapter of the book that provides some examples of the e-mails she has traded with viewers of her show. This book won't go down as one of the most important books of our day but if you like Greta, it's worth your time.
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Summary: Easy read, but not all that interesting
Review: This book is exactly as advertised - Greta's opinions on a variety of issues. While I may agree with her on a lot of issues, I'm not sure why I should care. I learned a little about tort reform, was creeped out by her section on the death penalty and found the CNN slams a little annoying by the end. Overall, this was an easy read but not all that interesting.
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Summary: Easy read, but not all that interesting
Review: This book is exactly as advertised - Greta's opinions on a variety of issues. While I may agree with her on a lot of issues, I'm not sure why I should care. I learned a little about tort reform, was creeped out by her section on the death penalty and found the CNN slams a little annoying by the end. Overall, this was an easy read but not all that interesting.
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Summary: It's Greta, it has to be Great !
Review: This book is fantastic but I expected nothing less. Greta is fair,honest, and has more class than anyone I have ever watched on T.V. If you watch her show, On The Record on Fox news channel, then you are bound to love her book as well. Trust me on this one, buy the book, you'll love it.
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Summary: Uninteresting
Review: This book was boring and not very engaging or interesting.
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Summary: excellent book
Review: This is a must read! If you love Greta on FNC, then you will equally love her book.
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