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Summary: Good read...
Review: I enjoyed reading this book, but the author is unfocused in terms of the theme of the book.
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Summary: Deja Vu
Review: I saw this book in the new non-fiction section of our local library. I couldn't wait to read it, because O'Reilly has transformed television opinion news, and you have to admit--he's a colorful figure. I'm glad I didn't buy it, because if you've watched The O'Reilly Factor, you've already read the book. There's nothing new in it.He makes some good points about friendship and loyalty. He still has the same friends he grew up with. O'Reilly rehashes the charity scandal after 9/11. I applaud uncovering the corruption in the big charities such as United Way and Red Cross. But people who lost family members should have had life insurance. And is it our fault if they didn't? Do people deserve thousands of dollars because they've suffered tragedy? Sending cameras down to Georgia to "uncover the fact that some white students had a private prom" was dirty pool. O'Reilly was exploiting these kids just to ratchet up the news cycle--something he does frequently. Bill obviously has NO teenage children, or that story never would have made it on the air. Kids, white, black, and every other race and ethnicity have private parties. That is freedom of association and there is nothing wrong with it. O'Reilly shies away from the conservative label. However, he espouses self-reliance, fiscal responsibility, patriotism and belief in God. When was the last time you saw a Leftist tout these virtues? I like Bill O'Reilly; he's a good guy. I'm just glad the library had his book, so I didn't have to buy it.
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Summary: Not for the Lefty PC Crowd
Review: If you've already made up your mind to dislike Bill O'Reilly, don't bother picking up this book; but then again I don't have to tell that to the anti-Bill crowd, do I. If the jury is still out for you on O'Reilly, give this book a gander; you may just decide this O'Reilly guy actually makes some sense. As usual, any time an author with views such as O'Reilly's writes a book, the socialist left-wingers start seeing red and do their best to pan it. Unfortunately, the intent of such harsh reviews are clearly evident--they don't want you to read these type of books. The truth, as long as it does not match left-wing ideology, is something liberals do not want anyone to hear. Left-wingers do not want you to think for yourself; nor do they even want you to be provoked to actually think for yourself. No, the moral relativist liberals only want us to hear THEIR version of the truth; which is the only "truth" they are willing to accept. Thankfully, most people see through such tactics and make their own judgments about the merits of O'Reilly's opinions. Like him or not, he speaks his mind and talks about things that aren't PC to talk about (the things most media outlets do not tell you about). In this book, Bill does touch on some of the ills of our free-society that he feels we need to know about (topics like: family, politicians, government waste, freedom of speech, poverty, etc.), as this is his M.O. But he also shares some of his personal life, revealing some of his childhood and family experiences, which is different from his previous work that I've read. A critical thinker considers all sides of an argument/debate and then makes an informed, unbiased decision. As such, I believe conservatives and even loud-and-proud liberals should read material from a different perspective for a healthier, balance balanced piont-of-view. Rarely are everyone's opinions the same on all topics. But for the individuals who have common sense, think for themselves, and can reason logically, this book--as well as O'Reilly's other books--will make a good deal of sense. Bill is a much needed voice of reason for many of the very important topics that this country needs to face head-on.
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Summary: Split vore
Review: So it looks like the Republicans vote 5 stars and the liberals vote 1 star.
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Summary: Short read with great content.
Review: The candid Bill O'Reilly uses lots of facts to back up his arguments. The reason why I liked O'Reilly's book was because he used facts and not opinions to back up his points. Bill uses things that he has learned in his life to inform the reader how to make decisions in their own life. Bill teaches morals and values in this book. Nobody can argue with Bill that morals are a great thing to cherish and a sheild that can be used to stay away from corruption. The reason why I loved this book so much was because Bill informs the reader who is truely looking out for you. Bill teaches to be a problem solver and to stay away from destructive people.
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Summary: Bill's got guts and heart
Review: Nobody tells it like it is like Bill O'Reilly. What surprised me about this book is how personal he makes it, how touching he is as he weaves his life story in and out of his career rise and his sometimes famous attacks on hypocritical corporations, politicans (Bush, Hillary), etc. In the end, it's not conservative or liberal, but humane as Bill offers his insights on the common factors we all share and how we can help each other. It left me feeling really good - and hopeful.
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Summary: Idiot Wind
Review: So this must be what Republicans refer to as " Compassionate Conservatism. " Peering out from the cover of his latest offering " Who's Looking Out For You? " Mr. O'Reilly has adopted the appearance of everyone's kindly Uncle. Yes, that very same distant relative who seemingly insists on sharing his tiresome views and cliched opinions with anyone who is indeed unfortunate enough to have the extreme bad luck of sitting next to him during any given holiday dinner. That tiresome ( and talkative! ) curmudgeon that all family members tend to avoid but who, once or twice a year, is brought out of mothballs so he can be part of family gatherings and regale us with his own unique brand of social criticism. Well, perhaps this is a " kind and gentler " Gramps O'Reilly but I somehow sincerely doubt that. When first browsing thru the pages of Mr. O'Reilly's latest book I had found myself thinking that perhaps this was a new and rather 'up close and personal' talk-show host whose new book amounted to little more then a quirky dose of self-help and cliche-ridden anectodes. That just maybe our author had gone through some grand metamorphosis and wished simply to share some age-old wisdom with the young 'uns! But apparently not for while this author, under the guise of being warm and cozy ( come sit on Grandpa O'Reilly's lap kiddies! ) he sadly resorts to the same arrogant and belligerant tone that those loonies on the Far-Right just cannot seem to get enough of. Well, there is something to be said of consistency...even if that consistency is, for the most part, sheer acrimony and language that is little more then vitriolic. Now granted, Bill does enjoy he very own rendition of 'tough love' ( thus being awarded the Far-Rights very own version of Dr. Phil ) with true kernals of wisdom but sadly they add up to little more then rehashed, time-honored cliches that one may hear on any given segment of " Oprah! " Yes, all the usual suspects make their appearance....self-reliace, the gov't., the liberal media and of course the old stand-by immigration ( Grandpa O'Reilly has some choice words for those darned illegals! ). Again, all written in such a simplistic manner that even those madcaps on the Far-Right should enjoy without the further assistance of pictures. Sadly, this offering from America's favorite hard-right gasbag amounts to little more then, I suspect, an opportunity to seperate those loyal listeners from their hard earned dollar. Never let it be said that Mr. O'Reilly wasn't adept at marketing his very own 'not-so-good' name.
Well, after digesting ' the wit and wisdom ' of Bill O'Reilly ( and with the help of spicing the egg nog! ) I think we can safely put our favorite cantankerous talk-show host to bed. The life of a long-winded talk show host/author is, sadly, not an easy one! No doubt soon enough he'll be spoon-feeding Conservatives even more bizarre tales of ' those darned Liberals ' and other frightingly dull and obvious witticisms that only Grandpa O'Reilly could conure up.
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Summary: Great Book on the Way things SHOULD be
Review: Bill O'Reilly is a great writer and a great thinker. I have read all of his books and I am a frequent watcher of his television program the O'reilly factor. Many people can this book, and I really don't understand why. I hate it when people label him as a conservative, because he isnt'. Nor is he a liberal, he is very center, as am i. this book basically outlines the poeple in society that he feels are doing their duty in looking out for us as everyday Americans. The ending is not the strongest part of the book, as it ends with more of a self-help book than one about politics and society.
If you are a sensible person, you should read this and enjoy it, because everything he says makes sense. Which is rare in today's society. . Bill O'Reilly is exactly what this country needs. And this book is a good place to start getting into his philosophy.
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Summary: Strong book on which American institutions to rely on
Review: The main thing that I do not understand from Bill O'Reilly's harshest critics is why they hate him so much. I admit that I read the transcripts of "The O'Reilly Factor" from the show's website rather than watch the program (because I don't have a television in my college dorm), which perhaps makes it easier to read when he occasionally gets angry and interrupts particular guests. Also, he has very specific views on certain things which does make the person on the other side of the argument fight hard to make their views heard, which I feel makes for better debating. So these traits are irritating, at most. So what? Don't watch his show! Personally, and I think his book "Who's Looking Out For You" confirms this view of mine in a huge way, Bill O'Reilly's opinions, editorials, arguments, etc., are all genuinely based on his concern for the well-being good and hardworking people, and especially for children. The title of "Who's Looking Out For You" is very descriptive of the actual content of the book. It is broken into very specific chapters in which O'Reilly addresses certain political and social insitutions, and he discusses whether or not those institutions are to be relied upon in a person's life. Some of topics include: politicians, the legal system, family, religion, and the media. I think he is definitely correct on a lot of his views, and I also like the examples he presents to back up his claims. The most interesting section (and also the shortest) was his commentary on how the legal system in the United States is very corrupt. Essentially, the average American has to invest a heck of a lot of money to receive a decent defense in a court of law. Also, lawyers can get away with nearly any kind of lying, misleading, etc., as in the particular case he listed where the girl had been raped and killed by a defendant (I forget the name of the case). The lawyers were planning a deal to earn the defendant a life sentence instead of the death penalty if he revealed the location that the girl's body was buried. O'Reilly was very angry about this because the lawyers had to have known the defendent was guilty of at least murdering and burying the girl, and yet they misled the witnesses and the judge to try and lead to a not-guilty verdict anyway (the lawyers were never punished by the California Bar). The main section of the book that I disagree with is the section on religion. O'Reilly is very much against the rise in secularism in the United States, and views as the same kind of movement that has taken place in Europe. While I do believe that culture is degrading in some sense, I don't feel that a lack of religion is at all the problem. I myself was raised by a non-practicing Muslim father and non-practicing Catholic mother, and while I do have my own spiritual beliefs I am by no means religious, and I'd like to think that I am a moral, responsibile citizen. While I understand his point that perhaps the discipline found in private religious schools can be beneficiary in some ways, I can also understand why some people disagree using the Ten Commandments as the governmental moral guidelines. Okay, enough of my own opinion. Basically, I absolutely disagree with anyone who says O'Reilly is a hardline conservative, or who says he is only concerned about himself or the rich, etc. Though I don't necessarily share nearly as many of his own views, I am more than willing to say the same thing about Michael Moore as I am about O'Reilly: the expressions of his opinion are done out of the genuine concern for the well-being of all people. In conclusions, this is not among the very favorite books I've ever read, but it's message is very strong and useful. I recommend it to anyone willing to hear some criticism on all sides of the political spectrum.
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Summary: King of Spin
Review: Why is this 'book' considered non-fiction?
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