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Summary: People pay for this book?
Review: I read a couple of chapters in a book store. What a trash!
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Summary: Despicable man brags about his boorish behavior
Review: Let me begin by confessing that I didn't read the entire book. I could barely stand the small segments that I did read, however. Mr. O'Reilly appears to think that it is an achievement to be, in his own words "a jerk" "annoying," "brash," and "rude." He also apparently thinks it appropriate to brag about his crude behavior. An example is his career as an Altar boy/extortionist. Mr. O'Reilly gleefuly describes how he shook down pallbearers at funerals, threatening to shake the incense too hard and choke the congregation, unless given protection money. He did much the same at weddings, threatening to drop the rings unless the best man or groom bribed him.
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Summary: Nice to read but a lot of already-knows
Review: I bought this book along with Al Franken's book, at the same time. I found many errors in the Franken book so I had to give it 2 stars. I give O'reilly's book 3 because, even though it is valid in everyday life, much of its content is basically common sense (nothing mama or grandma couldn't tell you). Plus, he doesn't include any sources or facts/figures. Still a nice book to read, however.
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Summary: I ran out of toilet paper...
Review: While reading this book on the can. Thankfully, the pages weren't any rougher than industrial strength teepee. People with septic tanks beware...
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Summary: Thoughtful and Wise
Review: Upbeat, encouraging, straight-forward and no-nonsense... it's what you would expect from Bill O'Reilly, and that's just what you get. He is witty, fair, and doesn't engage in the mean-spirited demonizing that people like Franken built their career around. O'Reilly calls people to the rug because of their actions, especially people who are used to being insulated because of their fame or money or power, and for that he is attacked personally. Too bad for them; O'Reilly clearly won't be intimidated. The George Clooneys of the world better get used to that fact - Clooney's charm and good lucks wore thin when his recent remarks betrayed his ignorance and an almost shocking cruelty, and O'Reilly was there to point that out. Good for him. Apart from the politics, O'Reilly's book offers wisdom, clarity, and some fairly excellent advice. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Just ignore him
Review: As long as you pay attention to this person, you are serving his own purposes. If you disagree with his extremist positions and rude style, there is only one good method; IGNORE HIM, and his bosses will send him away. This will certainly make him mad and even more ridiculous than he already is.
As for those who admire him, remember the old adage: Nobody ever lost money by...
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Summary: Vomit, pure and simple.
Review: The rantings of a sick demagogue turn out to be surprisngly fun to read, but in the same way is it's "fun" to see an overturned car on the freeway. Get a mop and clean it up; or it will leave your house in a huff- or , if you're lucky, in a minute and a huff.
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Summary: egomaniacal ranting
Review: If Bill was really looking out for me, the common working man, why not put the book online ...for free?
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Summary: How to ID the good, the bad and the ugly!
Review: O'Reilly's book was an enjoyable and easy read. The only criticism I have is that a great deal of the subject matter detailed in the book was basically an "instant replay" for the regular viewers of the "Factor's - No Spin Zone". It was a bit like "preaching to the choir". As such I felt that I did not get my money's worth! However . . . I do believe that the book was an effective way to raise awareness about who IS or ISN'T looking out for you as you travel through life. Some of the clues as to who, what, when, where and how to do that were helpful!
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Summary: I didn't read this book
Review: I didn't read this book, but seeing as that a number of negative reviews given to Al Franken's, Lies and Lying Liars, book are by so many who didn't read it, I dont' see why it is that I can't post a baseless opinion on Bill O'Reilly's "Living With Herpes" book. Its sooo good, I especially recommend the chapter on where he graphically describes giving head to a fuzzy beaver, never thought you had it in you Bill to nibble the sushi. Here's 5 meritless stars for you, maybe it'll get you closer to winning those Polk and Peabody awards that you never won.
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