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Summary: Interesting ideas, but very shallow, very conceited
Review: O'Reilly gives us two interesting and thought provoking chapters and then quickly runs out of steam. As the book wears on each chapter reads more and more like a high school newspaper editorial.He gets two stars here for being one of the few pundits to recognize that the American tax system traps the lower and middle classes in place, and that there is a nasty caste system in this country. He presents his thoughts on these subjects very well in the first two chapters and gets the reader fired up, anxious for more. The rest of the book, unfortunately, wanders through Bill's poorly thought out musings on just about everything else. Entirely too much of this book is autobiographical. Readers should have been warned on the cover (maybe we were, is that what "The Completely Ridiculous in American Life" means?). He reminds us over and over again about what a really neat guy he was and is: Bill was a great disco dancer, Bill took a cab ride with Elton John, Clint Eastwood met and liked Bill, Bill double-dated with Trump. Bill struggled up from the bottom (by the way, Levittown, NY is not the bottom O'Reilly), Bill is loyal to his old friends, Bill has good table manners and so should you (really, he lets you know that failure to properly crumple your napkin after a meal is a dead giveaway to your low class). When O'Reilly runs totally out of ideas he starts making lists of things he likes and dislikes, must have had a contract to fill 200 pages. Plowing through lists of O'Reilly's favorite books and movies (he gives us a synopsis of each) is akin to watching your neighbor's vacation videos. In spite of the complaint just above, O'Reilly does get a third star here for his taste in literature. In his list of books he mentions "Shibumi". Anybody who says Trevanian's thriller is a great read can't be all bad. If you've gotten this far you probably don't really want to buy O'Reilly's book anyhow. In contrast to the book his TV show is consistently interesting - a little brashness is refreshing on the tube. He will give anyone a chance to argue their position, and he'll fire right back. Perhaps O'Reilly needs that conflict to be at his best.
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Summary: Boring.
Review: As usual, Bill O'Reilly has an opinion on everything. It's easy for anyone reading this book to agree with him a little and disagree with him a little. Many (but not all) of the subjects covered were not very well thought out, they were simply statements from the heart, which of course are born of ignorance. Mr. O'Reilly admitted to having very little experience as a parent, yet he professes to be an expert, in much the same way as Dr Spock of the 1960's. Ditto marriage. I love his lively and often controversial television show. I watch as often as time allows, but he should stick to fiction when writing. He did a better job at that, even if the ending proved he knows nothing about aviation.
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Summary: A Great Book
Review: I finished reading Bill O'Reilly's book a couple days ago, and I thought that it was great. It really gave me a better understanding of America and its inhabitants. The only disappointing part was that Hillary Clinton was not in the "Bad" chapter. I can now understand working class America and all other classes. I particularly thought that the best part of it was "The Class factor." I would recommend this book to any young person (I myself am thirteen years old), adult in any class, or senior. It wrote several unwritten rules that working-class Americans can follow to succeed in life at an older age. I believe that every child should read The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, The Bad, and The Completely Ridiculous in American Life. Some negative reviews say that he is not a good example of a journalist because he always shows his opinions. I dispute those words because he is not considered an "objective journalist," and his job is to analyze news already reported on Fox News Channel by Brit Hume, John Gibson, and Tony Snow. O'Reilly does a great job of analyzing the news, and I watch him every night and loved his book.
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Summary: The O'Reilly Factor
Review: As a late 50's parent of three I have spent much time sharing personal values and beliefs with my children. The "O'Reilly Factor" has distilled many of these values into a context that is both meaningful an easy to read. I felt the book communicated many of my beliefs so clearly that I sent copies to each of my three children (all early 30's) with the following message: "Reading this book should help you understand me." Special thanks to Mr. O'Reilly for investing his time to write a worthwhile book.
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Summary: THE O'REILLY FACTOR
Review: After watching the O'REILLY FACTOR for several months and hearing new and refreshing perspectives on politics as well as things in general I read his book which reads like his television show and reflects an opinionated, but common sensical, and sometimes rediculous, viewpoint on life. It is easy reading and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
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Summary: The O'Reilly Factor
Review: I watch O'Reilly on Fox News so I was glad to see that he's the same in print as he is on "The Factor". There are times when his arrogance is darn right asinine, both in print and on air.. And times when he comes across in his book as sexist.... (References to hurting your teeth on Pamela Anderson's plastic anatomy). I've never really seen that side of him on "the Factor". But, overall I enjoyed the book. I'm not a feminist, although I have , as he has, achieved a measure of success through hard work. I don't attribute it to anything else. So, I would recommend it to my "Conserative" friends, and always recommend his program "the O'Reilly Factor". We could learn a lot about the benefits of self reliance.
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Summary: O'Reilly Factor
Review: Finally someone who will go against mainstream soceity and popular opinion to tell it like it really is. His no spin approach has attracked a loyal following of those who agree and disagree with his views. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a non-bias opinion on politics and life. I am thinking of buying a copy for our departing president and his newly elected wife. I'm sure they would enjoy it.
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Summary: Way to tell it like it is Bill!
Review: I don't want to spoil this read for anybody, so I won't get detailed, but I can't count how many times I would burst out laughing at some of Bill's comments - the kid on the airplane takes the cake!! I really like the fact that Mr. O'Reilly isn't scared to bring up issues that other people are scared stiff of. I could go on and on, but you'll just have to read this book for yourself. I really enjoyed this book.
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Summary: Life,Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness, 101
Review: I'd recommend this book to high school and college students. Mr.O'Reilly takes a look at life without the impediment of rose colored glasses. Skeptical, his life observations, whether or not you agree, are based upon reason and clear observation. Although I wouldn't consider the book of any great pith and moment, its' preachments are entertaining, brief and to the point. The topics he covers, and the opinions he gives, could make for good dinner time discussion amongst parents and kids. It's definately worthwhile reading.
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Summary: He tells it like it is!
Review: Bill O'Reilly tells it like it is. He's tough on people, but he's fair. His book reflects that. If you want a glossy, kissy-kissy Pollyana book, this isn't for you. If you want someone to spell out all the factors affecting American society and how you're effected by them, this is for you. Very easy read, but compelling and thoughtful.
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