Man of the House

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Summary: The Best of the Lot in the master's own words
Review: OK if you want tell all stuff this book isn't for you. Get Fishbait Millers book (doorman of the house). If you wan't some of the low down and nasty of politicts rough language and all get John Farrell's book. But if you want an enchanting story, The story of a people and a culture. A story painting all that is best in America this one is it. The stories of Curley and Rayburn and the early days in the Mass State House are a joy. The stories of Work Buttons and bricklayers make you remember that all wasn't always well or easy in America. More than in the latest volume you see WHY Thomas P "Tip" O'Neill believed what he believed and battled for what he battled. His inability to say no might not serve today, but his belief in what was right yet willingness to respect those against him would be a godsend today. This book like a Jimmy Stewart or John Wayne paints a picture of what is great in America, it's the picture the way we'd like it to be, the way I think O'Neill wanted people to strive for. Its a picture of looking out for the other guy and all the stories of all the regular people that come with it. It's portrait of the regular guy is its charm, and the stories THE STORIES mother's milk for the political junkie. If you want all of the rough edges Farrell's book is probally better, but if you want the essence of a great man this book should be your choice.

Rating:
Summary: The Best of the Lot in the master's own words
Review: OK if you want tell all stuff this book isn't for you. Get Fishbait Millers book (doorman of the house). If you wan't some of the low down and nasty of politicts rough language and all get John Farrell's book. But if you want an enchanting story, The story of a people and a culture. A story painting all that is best in America this one is it. The stories of Curley and Rayburn and the early days in the Mass State House are a joy. The stories of Work Buttons and bricklayers make you remember that all wasn't always well or easy in America. More than in the latest volume you see WHY Thomas P "Tip" O'Neill believed what he believed and battled for what he battled. His inability to say no might not serve today, but his belief in what was right yet willingness to respect those against him would be a godsend today. This book like a Jimmy Stewart or John Wayne paints a picture of what is great in America, it's the picture the way we'd like it to be, the way I think O'Neill wanted people to strive for. Its a picture of looking out for the other guy and all the stories of all the regular people that come with it. It's portrait of the regular guy is its charm, and the stories THE STORIES mother's milk for the political junkie. If you want all of the rough edges Farrell's book is probally better, but if you want the essence of a great man this book should be your choice.