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Summary: Remember folks...this is SATIRE
Review: ...so remember to open your mind and exercise your sense of humor when you read this hilarious book. I read it in the '80's, early '90's and again just this year, and every time I find another gem contained within its pages. Not only will you be treated to a highly entertaining, biting piece of satire, but you'll come away with lots of new ammo in your own snappy come-back arsenal. As always, you'll look at the world a little differently after this Imus encounter.
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Summary: Don, Cast, Give Fine Performance In God's Other Son"
Review: As a long-time listener of Mr. Imus, I was delighted to read his book, but I truly did not expect it to be great. However, Mr. Imus's eye for detail and style makes his characters come alive. They may be twisted and bizarre, but I felt as if I was right beside them. The dialog is razor sharp at times and the humor had me laughing so hard, I annoyed my neighbors! Mr. Imus's sense of humor is not for everyone and to some, he will be a bit too racy and offensive. For me, that was part of the charm of this book. I needed a wonderful, light read that left me sore from laughing.
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Summary: One of the funniest, warped and delightfully offensive books
Review: As a long-time listener of Mr. Imus, I was delighted to read his book, but I truly did not expect it to be great. However, Mr. Imus's eye for detail and style makes his characters come alive. They may be twisted and bizarre, but I felt as if I was right beside them. The dialog is razor sharp at times and the humor had me laughing so hard, I annoyed my neighbors! Mr. Imus's sense of humor is not for everyone and to some, he will be a bit too racy and offensive. For me, that was part of the charm of this book. I needed a wonderful, light read that left me sore from laughing.
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Summary: Demands a 0-star category!
Review: I didn't know who Don Imus was when I picked up this book. I looked at the synopsis and it sounded interesting. Wow was I ever wrong! Usually if I buy a book I don't like, I donate it to the library, but this trash I just had to throw out with the garbage. Obviously I didn't finish it, but I did try the first 35-50 pages. I recommend that anyone that considers reading this book find out who Don Imus is first; only those who can stomach him would be able to enjoy this book.
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Summary: Skip the imitator and try the real thing
Review: I loved this book the first time it was published--under the title "Elmer Gantry" (by Sinclair Lewis). Imus' book, while mildly amusing, is dwarfed by the masterpiece that he is obviously cribbing from.
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Summary: Skip the imitator and try the real thing
Review: I loved this book the first time it was published--under the title "Elmer Gantry" (by Sinclair Lewis). Imus' book, while mildly amusing, is dwarfed by the masterpiece that he is obviously cribbing from.
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Summary: Well... It didn't suck
Review: I read it back in the 80's when it first came out, the paper back version. Was pretty good, Don, and McCord are a great team
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Summary: Don, Cast, Give Fine Performance In God's Other Son"
Review: I read the book. I have both the early 1980's copy and the new one. I have given _away _ copies of "God's Other Son". Why?... ...Because I believe this is one of the funniest books ever written on the subject of Televangelists. Bill Sol Hargus, a low rent son of a hooker and a passing interest, seeks fame and fortune in the poor souls who believe in his lightning fast hellfire and brimstone sermons. But Billy has to deal with _his_ own personal demons FIRST... He has been programmed to believe that sex is evil and when his "sinful tool" starts up, Billy Sol must deal with it...with some painful, but hilarious results. Billy Sol becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol to deal with his pain and shortcomings as a person. The audio book contains the fine vocal talents of Rob Bartlett and Larry Kenney as well as Don Imus as Billy Sol. They bring the book to life, bringing the reader into a skewed world of religion and show business. A fanatstic way to enjoy "God's Other Son"!
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Summary: Big fan disappointed
Review: I think the radio program is excellent, the book was average and the tapes were a huge disappointment. The tapes are merely a direct reading of the text, not I repeat not the electrifing performance of Rev. Hargus as heard on the radio. I really had hoped the audio version would incorporate many of the incredibly funny radio bits but it doesn't, that is my main gripe.
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Summary: No surprises.
Review: I've actually watched the Imus show at various times for the same reason I can get hypnotized by TV preachers -- they're so unbelievably bad that I can't believe anyone buys it. I have never heard "the I-man" say anything that was remotely witty, insightful or urbane. I may have missed it amidst the mumbles and gum snapping but I doubt it. So I certainly picked up this book with some prejudice, wondering if I might find myself surprised by a talent on the page not in evidence in his other venues. Nope. Clumsy phrasing, telegraphed gags and heavy-handed critiques. As another reviewer remarked this ain't Elmer Gantry. But then Elmer Gantry was written by a writer.
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