For the Love of Mike : More of the Best of Mike Royko

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Summary: Better than the first one
Review: I liked this book better than the first volume but don't really know why. I found myself wishing for more follow-ups. ie. What happened to the lady who had to go to court to prove she wasn't a mother?

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Summary: More Great Articles from Mike Royko
Review: If you enjoyed reading Mike Royko's articles in newspapers or his previous book entitled "One More Time" you will enjoy this latest offering of more of his past articles. He covers a variety of subjects ranging from his beloved Chicago Cubs to politics and civil rights in his usual sarcastic manner. Neither book, however, has had my favorite article entitled "Real Fans Endure Phonies". The book is a good read and one I intend to keep for my library.

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Summary: Another great Royko collection
Review: This book is for those of us who love Mike Royko. It is a sequal to the superb "One More Time," collection that came out last year. This time the introduction is written by former collegue Roger Ebert, who delivers an appropriately poinaint snapshot of the man. Then Royko's own words take over. As always, he is at his best when deflating puffed up politicians or defending the little guy against big corporations and big government. This book adds a bonus of also including the verbal sparring that Royko would occasionally do with readers who outraged by a particular column. It also singles out individual Royko sayings for easilly quotable repeating. Royko was a true Chicago original and perhaps the best newspaper columnist of all time. Reading this book is another reminder of how the void of his absence has yet to be filled and perhaps never will be.

Rating:
Summary: Another great Royko collection
Review: This book is for those of us who love Mike Royko. It is a sequal to the superb "One More Time," collection that came out last year. This time the introduction is written by former collegue Roger Ebert, who delivers an appropriately poinaint snapshot of the man. Then Royko's own words take over. As always, he is at his best when deflating puffed up politicians or defending the little guy against big corporations and big government. This book adds a bonus of also including the verbal sparring that Royko would occasionally do with readers who outraged by a particular column. It also singles out individual Royko sayings for easilly quotable repeating. Royko was a true Chicago original and perhaps the best newspaper columnist of all time. Reading this book is another reminder of how the void of his absence has yet to be filled and perhaps never will be.

Rating:
Summary: Not as good as the first installment
Review: This follow-up to "One More Time" includes more of Mike Royko's Tribune and Sun-Times columns. Although there were a few gems that had been missing from "One More Time", most of the installments here fall flat. If "One More Time" whet your apetite, it would be better to find a copy of "Boss" and see Royko at his best.

Rating:
Summary: Better than the first one
Review: This follow-up to "One More Time" includes more of Mike Royko's Tribune and Sun-Times columns. Although there were a few gems that had been missing from "One More Time", most of the installments here fall flat. If "One More Time" whet your apetite, it would be better to find a copy of "Boss" and see Royko at his best.