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Summary: Good Stuff!
Review: I bought this book as soon as it was available, sat down and read it cover to cover in about three hours. I am surprised to write that I enjoyed it immensely despite the fact that I am a Republican.Chris Matthews is a genuine, solid gold, l00% American and a good guy. This book covers his life, how he got where he is today, his observations of major events during the past 30 years or so, the "truth of the matter" as he saw it, and best of all, his opinions about politics and politicians in America. I don't always agree with him, but he offers compelling insights worth considering. Some times what Chris really thinks is surprising. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a tough and unexpectedly refreshing look at politics from an insider's point of view.
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Summary: Nifty li'l booksy!
Review: Interesting to learn that Chris was a born politician. I am sure that his nifty little book will always be as remarkable as he is on camera: fast-paced, informative, amusing and cutting. I can hardly wait to read it.
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Summary: Nice Little Book With Many Politcal and Social Insights
Review: Chris Matthews, of Hardball fame, nicely writes a small, yet entertainingly insightful book on the media and politcal landscape of America. He has many good chapters and commentary that deals with "hard work", media political wants, and hot button issues. This book is not long and therefore, only can delve into a subject at its surface level. This may be a strength, as our fast paced nation prefers quick information. Hopefully, people would be inspired to read more on important subjects. Matthews' insights on George W. Bush, Al Gore, and Bill Clinton are especially interesting, considering he favors Bush and he is a lifelong Democrate. His insight on politcal language is something I have noticed for somethime and he brings this out nicely by using the topic of abortion as backdrop (his point is abortion and language). I disagree with his final conculsion on how to solve the problem, but it is nonetheless, interesting. A good book. It can be read in one afternoon and the information is easy to digest. It is a little pricey for its size and some topics desreve just a little more analysis.
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Summary: Now Let Me Tell You What I Really Think
Review: I love this book,entertaining as well as informative. Also, very intelligent observations. I have read all of the author's books now, hope to read more.
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Summary: Shallow
Review: This book confirms that Chris Matthews is shallow, just like his estimation of the American public. Wasted my time on a hollow book by a below average writer.
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Summary: Great read!!
Review: Chris is such a highly intelligent and enthusiastic democrat. His is the kind of spirit it will take to win the White House some day. Chris have you ever considered running for president??
I like his ability to judge the person, not the party. His praise of JFK is right on the money and his look at the Clinton presidency and other issues shows excellent insight I think. Thumbs up for this one. :)
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Summary: And now I'll tell you what I really think
Review: I love Chris Matthews. I love Hardball. I didn't particularly care for this book. Sadly I was really disappointed with his words. I had put this book on my wish list for the holidays and was fortunate enough to receive it. I read it. I let it sit. I read it again. My opinion didn't change. He has always seemed so straightforward, yet by his own words, he contradicts himself in his book. We are of the same generation - actually very near each other in age - and I particularly didn't care for his generalization of boomer experience. I really felt he was above such things, but he proved that wrong in this book. I hope to goodness not all of my generation - especially those who actually enlisted and ended up in a war zone, rather than finding an alternative - are lumped together with Mr. Matthews. The book is good reading for his fans who believe every single thing he says, but for those who were looking for deeper opinion, it is sorely lacking.
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Summary: Chris, Now let me tell you what I think!
Review: PROS: I found this book to be somewhat easy to read and it did have a lot of good point, some of which I didn't understand though. Being a high school studdent I didn't know terribly much about American economics or some of the 20th century topics, with the help of this book I now know a little bit more about America in general. CONS: I didn't agree with some of his opinions in the book, it was at times confusing and/or vague. It was all generally opinion, educated or not, still just opinion. I would recomend this book to people who want to get into economy and government in general, I has a lot of tips and good points which would be of help to a student who's not too sure about certain things.
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