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Summary: Finally an alternative to Larry King
Review: Ever get tired of Larry King's softball interviews? I sure do. Here's a guy who is a breath of fresh air on the airwaves. O'Reilly explains what his show, The O'Reilly Factor, is all about. It's about confronting the mindless spin that you see regurgitated on television night after night on CNN (Hello Wolf and Larry), among others, and the seemingly lack of cojones on the part of broadcast journalism to call into question the misdeeds of the powerfull elite. If you're the kind of guy or gal that hates hearing the company line all the time then this book is for you. Otherwise, if you are the one that tows the mindless company line, be careful, this book exposes you.
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Summary: Stimulating
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed O'Reilly's confrontations. He is in a position to present the questions that many of us would like to ask, especially regarding waste in government divisions. I don't agree with him on all issues, but I like people who are blunt to and quick to make their point. I found his book humorous and stimulating.
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Summary: I can not tell a lie
Review: Just like the previous book by Mr. O'Reilly this one cuts through the spin and goes straight to the point. I am not one who has time to sit and read but this book kept me interested to the point I read it in one day. It is nice to see something that isn't leaning to the left or right. Sit back and enjoy this book....you may learn something.
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Summary: Superb!
Review: Well worth the money at twice the price. Mr.O'Reilly takes no prisoners and puts truth, honesty, and character above party politics and base self-interest in his op-ed show The No-Spin Zone on the FoxNews Channel from which the book is written.An easy read that makes one think(hopefully).Laced with humor and candor.Very refreshing.Thanks,Bill!
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Summary: I like O'Reilly, but....
Review: If you do not like Bill O'Reilly, do not pick up this book. You will like him no more after having read him then before (indeed, he will reinforce every negative thought you had about him) and you will be mad at yourself for having read it and letting him get under your skin. So for you O'Reilly haters - don't bother.Now personally, I like Bill O'Reilly. I watch his show and find myself laughing with him over his arrogance and confrontational demeanor. I agree with him more than I disagree with him. That said, this is a very average book. First off, the length. 190 double spaced pages, with a lot of that spaced dedicated to partial transcripts of his interviews with people. Second, I just don't think there is a lot of meat here. He gives us 3 pages in one chapter about where he stands on an assortment of issues. The remainder of the time he devotes to railing about the powerful protecting themselves, his career at CBS, and how all of these people are ducking him because they are scared to come on his show. (I will say that I do like O'Reilly's style of not letting people off of the hook and asking tough questions. He, along with Chris Matthews are the only ones that do that. And I have no doubt that a lot of people DO duck his show. I just don't want to read him TELLING me about that). Third, O'Reilly's self congradulatory attitude during the entire book. I realize that he has had a tremendous impact on news over the past couple of years, but I just feel that he is more palatable on television where you can see that he doesn't take all of his remarks seriously then in print where you can never be too sure. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because it is highly readable and entertaining, and there are some news nuggets in there. Bottom line, if you are an absolute O'Reilly disciple, and you would like to have the book in your book shelf and display it proudly, I wouldn't tell you not to buy it. If you are a casual fan, wait for paperback or get it from the library. If you are looking for something to challenge or reaffirm your outlooks on issues, there are a lot of other authors out there that give you a much deeper look.
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Summary: The author likes his work more than I do.
Review: I had never heard of Bill O'Reilly before, so I bought the book because the subject matter sounded interesting, and I thought it would give me a quick insight into this popular personality. He has some interesting stories about his interviews with famous people, but what surprised me the most was how he prefaced every story with how dramatic and insightful his questions were, but yet the stories frequently turned out to be rather bland and ordinary. This guy obviously is in love with himself, and greatly over-values his interviewing ability, but I have to give him credit for attacking the B.S. spun by cynical public figures. We desperately need guys like this - I just wish he'd let his Press Agent do the patting on the back. For a guy who so vehemently attacks the the "spin zone" of public figures, he does a significant amount of web-spinning around his own performance.
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Summary: He Grows On You
Review: This book, much like his t.v. show, grows on you. Although I definitely do not agree with Mr. O'Reilly on all issues, I certainly believe that his opinions and stands are based on personal conviction and not just what is politically or financially expedient. He is funny, wry and yes, pithy. I respect him for having the courage to take positions that do not endear him to any of the political power groups in this country. And Bill, if you're reading, I refrained from giving you 5 stars for this excellent book only to save you from your own audacious ego. Buy the book.
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Summary: Bill is Great
Review: I watch "No Spin Zone" on TV most evenings and enjoy Bill and his no nonsense interviews. I've recommended this book to 3 people already. It is a quick read and worth your time.
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Summary: A Must read for the dweller of Modern US Society.
Review: I fully believe that every one should read this book. Why? It exposes subtle forces that have been at work in our society for around 35-40 years, and have culminated in some of the societal failures we are surrounded with. Everything from personal responsibility, ethics in leadership, and just plain good old fashioned horse sense are present in this book. In a look at the personal belief system of the author, we see that he is most close to a centrist. The only people who would accuse him of being a "Right Wing Shill", are so far to the left that they have lost their way, and probably will never find it. O'Reilly is forthright, gets to the point, is fair, and honest also. If something makes him mad, he says so.
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Summary: O'Reilly is in love with himself.
Review: The Spin on The No Spin Zone is that as long as you don't allow anyone to talk, no one can spin.
I'm not sure why O'Reilly even bothers to have guests as a backdrop for this book (or for his television show). O'Reilly is clearly in love with the the sound of his own preconcieved ideas and voice. His guests are asked to defend "their" ideas presented to the reader in "O'Reilly's" edited and twisted words. When they stumble (or start making too much sense) O'Reilly jumps in, stops all intelligent discourse and takes over the conversation. No point counterpoint, no followup, nothing but the smug little opinions of this smirky fool in love with the sound of his own voice. This is the kind of book right wingers who think Ronald Reagan was a mental giant like to give to their liberal kids. It's a book that just makes the giver seem just that much more closed minded and foolish.
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