Who's Looking Out for You [UNABRIDGED]

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Summary: Best of O'Reilly's Books Yet
Review: 'Who's Looking Out for You' will definitively answer the question, "What's the difference between O'Reilly and Limbaugh?" While Limbaugh believes he knows all the questions, O'Reilly thinks he knows all the answers. That's not a bad thing if you're a Factorophile or one of the marginal few who typically answer polls with, "I'm not sure." Pushy and sometimes arrograntly self-congratulatory, 'Who's Looking Out for You' nonetheless offers valuable insights into O'Reilly's world view. As long as you don't take it too seriously, there's an abundance of sound advice on how to cope with and conquer today's hurdles.

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Summary: HAve It Read to You
Review: Ah yes, just what the world needs, and ABRIDGED audio version for those many O'Reilly fans who cannot read the comic book pamphlet edition. It could ot have come too soon.

Rating:
Summary: HAve It Read to You
Review: Ah yes, just what the world needs, and ABRIDGED audio version for those many O'Reilly fans who cannot read the comic book pamphlet edition. It could ot have come too soon.

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Summary: O'Reilly does it again!
Review: Although I haven't read any other book penned by Bill O'Reilly, I have heard others note that his books are alyways straight, to the point, and with the trademarked "no spin". This book, "Who's Looking Out for You" seems to do just that. No "bull", just the facts to let you know who in fact is and more importantly who is NOT looking out for you. O'Reilly has his faults for sure (I know this because he tells the reader..again...no spin); but even with his self-admitted faults, he comes through a winner - a very believable winner. I read the book in just a day and a half, not putting it down because so much applied to me. I recently resigned from a well paying, well respected job because the people I worked with were weasels (weasel is the word of choice by O'Reilly for those louses who really only think of themselves and are not looking out for you. All of us could benefit though reading this book, as all of us have people who we may think are looking out for us, but in reality are truly weasels. Just pick up the book and read what Bill has to say about lawyers, or the Catholic church (Bill is a Catholic). You may not agree with everything Bill has to say, but then again he probably does not agree with everything you or I say. Read the book and find out. I strongly recommend the book.

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Summary: A little boring. (Yes, boring.)
Review: As a fan of O'Reilly's TV series, "The O'Reilly Factor," and as a guy who's been without cable for the past few months, I was looking forward to hearing what O'Reilly had to say in his most recent book, "Who's Looking Out for You?" To my surprise, though, O'Reilly didn't have many new things to say--and what was new wasn't that interesting.

O'Reilly's last two books focused on his TV show, his personal life, and his opinions; both of those books I enjoyed. "Who's Looking Out for You?" takes a different angle; the author attempts to offer life advice. Unfortunately, in my opinion, he's just not very good at that. Now, O'Reilly doesn't give bad advice--he simply gives advice that pretty much everyone reading his book is going to agree with. In the chapter about parenting, for example, he says, "Don't lie to your kids." When it comes to careers, O'Reilly suggests that you "keep your mistakes to a minimum." Although what O'Reilly writes isn't offensive or false, it's--well--boring.

If you're a regular viewer of "The Factor," you won't hear anything new when O'Reilly discusses his opinions about the government, taxes, the war on terror, immigration, the Catholic church, Jesse Jackson, and every other topic O'Reilly's already debated (several times) on his TV series. If you're not a regular, you might find O'Reilly's opinions interesting; but if not, you might find yourself falling asleep as he rehashes what he's already said on "The Factor."

The good news is that it's not at all old material; Bill does recount a few interesting personal stories, including his brief encounter with Bill Clinton. And, to my great surprise, O'Reilly actually discussed the time he was accused of making a racial slur at a fundraising party. (In one memorable episode of "The O'Reilly Factor," O'Reilly's guest, Neal Boortz, mentioned the accusation and suggested that O'Reilly was doing an anti-racism story in an attempt to restore possible damage to public relations, to which O'Reilly quickly responded, "You vicious son of a b----!" The alleged racial slur was never again mentioned on O'Reilly's program, but stunningly, Bill addresses it in his book.)

Unfortunately, those two stories are the highlight; the rest is what you've already seen and heard on "The Factor." If you're a big fan of O'Reilly, maybe a couple of personal anecdotes is worth twenty bucks. For me, it was worth exactly the fifty cents I paid to put the book on hold at the library.

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Summary: Everyone should read this book
Review: Bill O'Reilly gets down with this book. He lays his heart and soul out for the reader. He puts it all in a nutshell for you while keeping it "pithy." This is Bill at his best. A great read for anyone.

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Summary: A new year's-like resolution on how to live a better life
Review: Do you get angst just thinking abut your upbringing? Do you get intoxicated regularly? Are any of your friends bad seeds? If you're a parent---do you think of yourself as your child's friend? If you can answer yes to such statements then this is a book for you. Who's looking out for you, thus, is not necessarily for everyone. It's thesis is basically that if you want to live in a nanny state & be coddled, then move to Europe. But, if you live in the USA & like the idea of doing so, then don't expect for many others to be looking out for you. The justice system---O'Reilly states---won't be looking out for you. Neither will lawyers in the USA; nor the Catholic Church; nor the likes of Jesse Jackson types---who only look out for themselves; nor the media; nor schools. Who SHOULD be looking out for you include your parents, as well as--hopefully---some close friends. And as a parent, one should be a Parent, NOT a friend to one's child, because a child has nobody to look after him/her except a parent---and it's not possible to accomplish both in Mr. O'Reilly's opinion. In short, this is a book about disapline: that one must proactively seek one's own motivation; that one ought to seek knowledge/read/and engage one's mind; that one ought to respect one's body (ie., to exercise, control one's weight & forgo smoking); that one ought not to associate with destructive people; that one ought provide a safe & secure refuge for one's children at home (with no abuse, drunkeness, foul language, etc.). If you have children or are contemplating such, Mr. O'Reilly sternly advises that you take the responsibility involved therein extremely seriously---and that you ought be successfully looking out for yourself first before taking this step. His book is a primer on individual self-responsibilty; common sensical at its heart, but also food for thought & worth 6 hours of your time if you are open to---and think you could benefit from---at least a dash of self-improvement. If so, do get this (unabridged) audio version, read by Mr. O'Reilly himself; as his words of advice are more pertinent in his own voice. Cheers!

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Summary: America needs more Bill O'Reilly's
Review: I find Bill's books to be easy reads, which is important if he wants to reach a diverse audience. This book is a great motivator for personal growth. I finished it feeling much like I did after reading "The O'Reilly Factor." I wanted to improve myself and my life.

I would recommend this book to anyone, regardless of their interest in Bill's show on Fox News. I have a friend who dislikes Bill and she would benefit from reading this book. It's too bad her mind isn't open enough to give it a try. Don't make the same mistake. This book is extremely informative, motivational, and eye-opening.

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Summary: About some recent Reviews
Review: I find it funny that some recent reviewers of this book have been citing the Maddox article on O'Reilly at maddox.xmission.com. It's comforting to know these people take advice from the same man with articles on his website entitled:

"Suicide isn't so bad, give it a chance"
"Love your kids? Prove it by beating them"
"Bored? Why not litter"
"We need more violence on TV"
"I am the best person in the universe"
"What we need is another war"

Why don't these people decide for themselves whether this book is good or not instead of listning to the mindless ramblings of an idiot like maddox.

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Summary: Bill O'Reilly's book stinks
Review: I love O'REILLY

There are aspects of his personality that I do not like but Bill is a voice in the wilderness of cable news today. He yells and screams as much as the next guy but he actually does research to back his ranting points up. This separates him from everyone else cable news (and radio) weather those people are liberal or conservative. I honestly don't know what side of the aisle Bill sits on.

Overall-I think reading this book is worth your time.