price：$14.49
HarperCollins
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I pulled a Palin and quit, quit reading this book...) 『I'm a republican who regretfully gave Palin, her book, a chance. Bad idea, I'll never get those moments back. After about 30 minutes, it just dawned on me: Why am I reading this book? Palin's not particularly intelligent-she's not a theologian, philosopher, professor, lawyer, doctor, or any other sort of professional that may have something worthwhile to share-and she hasn't really accomplished much. She obviously can't manage her own family much less a state, heck she even quit as governor! Why? It's clear: to make money writing poorly written books. (I know, I know, she left Alaska for Alaska, but if she was truly interested in Alaska's best interests, don't you think that she'd be serving Alaska's causes instead of writing books and traveling around America and around the world giving speeches behind closed doors?). This book is boring reality t.v. on paper and it's amazing that it appeals to so many (scary world we live in).』
(A well written book that will let you get to know Sarah Palin) 『The invective abuse directed at Sarah Palin says much about her progressive detractors and their fear of her, but very little about who she really is. This book is a well written autobiography. It serves its purpose in letting the reader get to know the author. There is no overwrought creation myth as there is with Obama. Sarah's is a very normal small town American story. Her values are quite mainstream. What is extraordinary is her willingness to take on the progressive elite that has come to dominate the so called mainstream media, our elite universities, most non-profit institutions and now our Federal government. I respect her for that.
Critics have complained that the book has petty criticism aimed at her detractors. First, that is a fairly minor part of the book that appears in context as the story is told. Second, her need to tell her side of the story is perfectly legitimate. Third, the fact that her detractors have so little to go on that they focus on petty criticism is what creates the need to respond in the first place. I don't see that she inappropriately dwells on things like "Troopergate" in the book.
The 11 AP reporters assigned to fact check this book are another reflection on her detractors. Eleven reporters basically came up with nothing of substance, yet wrote news articles about it. In contrast there is virtually no press criticism/analysis of Obama's "Dreams" autobiography. Joseph Farah has convincingly documented a long list of misrepresentations and outright falsehoods in Obama's book. Christopher Anderson and Jack Cashill have produced considerable evidence that the terrorist Bill Ayers actually ghost wrote much of the "Dreams" book. Yet the AP and other news organizations uncritically fawn over Obama's book, some going so far as to claim he is one of the best writers to ever occupy the oval office. This despite no evidence before or since the book that Obama is anything more than a mediocre writer.
This book is really only the beginning of a story. I hope to hear much more in the future.』
(Credit where credit is due) 『Sarah Palin has at least one thing in common with Hilary Clinton besides gender. Neither of them is willing to credit their ghostwriter. I am certain that Sarah Palin herself had a great deal of hands on imput as to the structure as well as the content of this book, but the actual author is a woman named Lynn Vincent. Politicians are busy people, and I quite understand that they may need help in order to bring a book to fruition. But I distrust anyone who will not acknowledge that they have not produced a piece of work that they sign their name to. That said, the writing is better than many bios that are produced quickly in the 'as told to' tradition. I dock it two stars for not having an index, another major point of annoyance.』
(Horrific on every level) 『The paper upon which this drivel is printed is worth more than the words themselves. What you'll find here is a self-promoting narcissist with no understanding of how government actually works. Save yourself precious time and money and stay away!! There's nothing to be gained by indulging this woman.』
(Excellent Read) 『From a very real person. A fantastic read from an extra ordinary human being. Will make an excellent world leader.』 『
One year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is.
On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world.
As chief executive of America's largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked about: Energy independence. Ethics reform. And the biggest private sector infrastructure project in U.S. history. And while revitalizing public school funding and ensuring the state met its responsibilities to seniors and Alaska Native populations, Palin also beat the political "good ol' boys club" at their own game and brought Big Oil to heel.
Like her GOP running mate, John McCain, Palin wasn't a packaged and over-produced candidate. She was a Main Street American woman: a working mom, wife of a blue collar union man, and mother of five children, the eldest of whom was serving his country in a yearlong deployment in Iraq and the youngest, an infant with special needs. Palin's hometown story touched a populist nerve, rallying hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to the GOP ticket.
But as the campaign unfolded, Palin became a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. Supporters called her "refreshing" and "honest," a kitchen-table public servant they felt would fight for their interests. Opponents derided her as a wide-eyed Pollyanna unprepared for national leadership. But none of them knew the real Sarah Palin.
In this eagerly anticipated memoir, Palin paints an intimate portrait of growing up in the wilds of Alaska; meeting her lifelong love; her decision to enter politics; the importance of faith and family; and the unique joys and trials of life as a high-profile working mother. She also opens up for the first time about the 2008 presidential race, providing a rare, mom's-eye view of high-stakes national politics—from patriots dedicated to "Country First" to slick politicos bent on winning at any cost.
Going Roguetraces one ordinary citizen's extraordinary journey and imparts Palin's vision of a way forward for America and her unfailing hope in the greatest nation on earth.
price：$17.74
William Morrow
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Freakonomics felt empty and missed the point) 『This book is a far cry from teaching you how you alone can benefit from economics. On top of that, enough with the commentary already, where are the practical tools that can teach us effective economic thinking summarized in a one-to-ten bullet points list? The reason for it is that if you truly want to learn how to make money in this world or the stock-market you need to read the works of Toby Crabel, Linda Rasche or some other professional traders that make living trading the market daily. Their books are very expensive because they do not right for a living, but trade for a living. I had to go find them on Ebay or Amazon. However, their writing is more focused on the techniques and ways to profit and trade any security, any time. Being very successful in this space myself, it takes a real book from a real trader these days to impress me. Reading Super Freakonomics felt rather tired and there are at least 3 other books in the space already that have become best-sellers on the same pop-economics concept.』
(A little too Random) 『The authors were clearly over-leveraging the success of the first Freakanomics to sell this one. I found this one a bit empty-- taking their formula in a bit of a ridiculous direction...(walk drunk--drive drunk?)...is that normally the option?
It's random examples, comparisons and over-hyped stats rarely came full circle to some sort of point the average person could seriously consider....It seemed every time they started getting somewhere they contradicted themselves in the spirit of objectivity ruining the possibility of any valid perspective they could add to this hod-podge of information. Yes it makes you think...but doesn't supply a clear train of thought nor enough information to foster any type of conclusion. I can see where they were going they just never managed to get there.』
(Vary Good content, but not so good printing quality) 『I've just finished the book and the content is very good, in line with the 1st Freakonomics.
But I was quite disappointed with the quality of the pages as they are badly cut in the edge, showing different sizes -it seems they were cut "by hand". The problem did not prevent me from reading, but it made more difficult to "change pages".』
(Good, but not super great) 『Levitt and Dubner exposes another set of fascinating insights into human nature and mannerisms through economics, statistics and great storytelling. While the information presented was interesting and counter-intuitive, I found the book to be quite lean in material. I was hoping for more, but perhaps that`s why there may be a Doublesuperfreakonomics some time in the future.
Solid read, but wish there were more.』
(Great Read) 『This book, like the first one, makes you think outside of the box.
This isn't supposed to be the definitive answer to global warming or too child safety. But it does make one consider and to look past all the politicking by Corporations, Scientists, and (of course) Politicians.
They don't consider themselves saviors or even to be the final answer. I see them as trying to liberate us from our self proclaimed boxes.
And that's what they do for me.』 『
TheNew York TimesbestsellingFreakonomicswas a worldwide sensation, selling more than four million copies in thirty-five languages and changing the way we look at the world.
Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperfreakonomics, and fans and newcomers alike will find that thefreakquel is even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first.
SuperFreakonomicschallenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as:
How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa?
What do hurricanes, heart attacks, and highway deaths have in common?
Can eating kangaroo save the planet?
Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else. By examining how people respond to incentives, they show the world for what it really is—good, bad, ugly, and, in the final analysis, super freaky.Freakonomicshas been imitated many times over—but only now, withSuperFreakonomics, has it met its match.
』 『Book Description
TheNew York Timesbest-sellingFreakonomicswas a worldwide sensation, selling over four million copies in thirty-five languages and changing the way we look at the world. Now, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperFreakonomics,and fans and newcomers alike will find that the freakquel is even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first.
Four years in the making,SuperFreakonomicsasks not only the tough questions, but the unexpected ones: What's more dangerous, driving drunk orwalkingdrunk? Why is chemotherapy prescribed so often if it's so ineffective? Can a sex change boost your salary?
SuperFreakonomicschallenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as:
How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa?
Why are doctors so bad at washing their hands?
How much good do car seats do?
What's the best way to catch a terrorist?
Did TV cause a rise in crime?
What do hurricanes, heart attacks, and highway deaths have in common?
Are people hard-wired for altruism or selfishness?
Can eating kangaroo save the planet?
Which adds more value: a pimp or a Realtor?
Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else, whether investigating a solution to global warming or explaining why the price of oral sex has fallen so drastically. By examining how people respond to incentives, they show the world for what it really is good, bad, ugly, and, in the final analysis, super freaky.
Freakonomicshas been imitated many times over but only now, withSuperFreakonomics,has it met its match.
FromSuperfreakonomics: Where do you stand on the freak-o-meter?
Four years ago, you were cool. You readFreakonomicswhen it first came out. You impressed family and friends and dazzled dates with the insights you gleaned. Now Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperfreakonomics, afreakquel even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first.
Have you been keeping up? Can you call yourself a SuperFreak? Test yourSuperfreakonomicsknow-how now:Question 1:5 points According toSuperfreakonomics, what has been most helpful in improving the lives of women in rural India? A. The government ban on dowries and sex-selective abortions B. The spread of cable and satellite television C. Projects that pay women to not abort female babies D. Condoms made specially for the Indian marketQuestion 2:3 points Among Chicago street prostitutes, which night of the week is the most profitable? A. Saturday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. FridayQuestion 3:5 points You land in an emergency room with a serious condition and your fate lies in the hands of the doctor you draw. Which characteristic doesn’t seem to matter in terms of doctor skill? A. Attended a top-ranked medical school and served a residency at a prestigious hospital B. Is female C. Gets high ratings from peers D. Spends more money on treatmentQuestion 4:3 points Which cancer is chemotherapy more likely to be effective for? A. Lung cancer B. Melanoma C. Leukemia D. Pancreatic cancerQuestion 5:5 points Half of the decline in deaths from heart disease is mainly attributable to: A. Inexpensive drugs B. Angioplasty C. Grafts D. StentsQuestion 6:3 points True or False: Child car seats do a better job of protecting children over the age of 2 from auto fatalities than regular seat belts.Question 7:5 points What’s the best thing a person can do personally to cut greenhouse gas emissions? A. Drive a hybrid car B. Eat one less hamburger a week C. Buy all your food from local sourcesQuestion 8:3 points Which is most effective at stopping the greenhouse effect? A. Public-awareness campaigns to discourage consumption B. Cap-and-trade agreements on carbon emissions C. Volcanic explosions D. Planting lots of treesQuestion 9:5 points In the 19th century, one of the gravest threats of childbearing was puerperal fever, which was often fatal to mother and child. Its cause was finally determined to be: A. Tight bindings of petticoats early in the pregnancy B. Foul air in the delivery wards C. Doctors not taking sanitary precautions D. The mother rising too soon in the delivery roomQuestion 10:3 points Which of the following were not aftereffects of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks on September 11, 2001: A. The decrease in airline traffic slowed the spread of influenza. B. Thanks to extra police in Washington, D.C., crime fell in that city. C. The psychological effects of the attacks caused people to cut back on their consumption of alcohol, which led to a decrease in traffic accidents. D. The increase in border security was a boon to some California farmers, who, as Mexican and Canadian imports declined, sold so much marijuana that it became one of the states most valuable crops.Answers and Scoring Question 1 B, Cable and satellite TV. Women with television were less willing to tolerate wife beating, less likely to admit to having a“son preference,” and more likely to exercise personal autonomy. Plus, the men were perhaps too busy watching cricket.Question 2 A, Saturday nights are the most profitable. While Friday nights are the busiest, the single greatest determinant of a prostitute’s price is the specific trick she is hired to perform. And for whatever reason, Saturday customers purchase more expensive services.Question 3 C, One factor that doesn’t seem to matter is whether a doctor is highly rated by his or her colleagues. Those named as best by their colleagues turned out to be no better than average at lowering death rates--although they did spend less money on treatments.Question 4 C, Leukemia. Chemotherapy has proven effective on some cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and testicular cancer, especially if these cancers are detected early. But in most cases, chemotherapy is remarkably ineffective, often showing zero discernible effect. That said, cancer drugs make up the second-largest category of pharmaceutical sales, with chemotherapy comprising thebulk.Question 5 A, Inexpensive drugs. Expensive medical procedures, while technologically dazzling, are responsible for a remarkably small share of the improvement in heart disease. Roughly half of the decline has come from reductions in risk factors like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, both of which are treated with relatively inexpensive drugs. And much of the remaining decline is thanks to ridiculously inexpensive treatments like aspirin, heparin, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers.Question 6 False. Based on extensive data analysis as well as crash tests paid for by the authors, old-fashioned seat belts do just as well as car seats.Question 7 B, Shifting less than one day per week’s worth of calories from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs, or a vegetable-based diet achieves more greenhouse-gas reduction than buying all locally sourced food, according to a recent study by Christopher Weber and H. Scott Matthews, two Carnegie Mellon researchers. Every timea Prius or other hybrid owner drives to the grocery store, she may be cancelling out its emissions-reducing benefit, at least if she shops in the meat section. Emission from cows, as well as sheep and other ruminants, are 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than the carbon dioxide released by cars and humans.Question 8 C, the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines discharged more than 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which acted like a layer of sunscreen, reducing the amount of solar radiation and cooling off the earth by an average of one degree F.Question 9 C, doctors not taking sanitary precautions. This was the dawning age of the autopsy, and doctors did not yet know the importance of washing their hands after leaving the autopsy room and entering the delivery room.Question 10 C, the psychological effect of the attacks caused people to increase their alcohol consumption, and traffic accidents increased as a result.Scoring 32-40: Certified SuperFreak 25-31: Freak--surprises lay in wait for you 16-24: Wannabe freak--you’ve got some reading to do 1-15: Conventional wisdomer--you’re still thinking in old ways』
price：$10.20
Schuster Audio
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Sorry, Glenn Beck is ruining America.) 『This book is intended purely as shock jocking. It's not anything but Glenn Beck shouting on paper. It's really ruining America to have divisive, fear-mongering, black-and-white Conservatives brandish their trash so freely. Rational, realistic people will find this book as ridiculous as I did. What a waste.』
(Glen Beck book) 『This man is too much. The book is great - especially in audio format. He is so right.』
(Perfect for ADD/HD people) 『I paid a lot more for this than what Amazon.com is selling it for, but it is worth every dollar. I couldn't put this book down. The way the content is presented makes you want to keep reading. The quality of the hardcover is excellent. The extra details on each and every page must have taken a long time to design and implement. It would make an excellent text book for grade schools. Humor combined with facts makes this a very interesting and enjoyable read. The endless pages of references at the back of the book are very nice. Angry, bitter and controlling people will not enjoy this book at all.』
(Beck still get it!) 『Every Glenn Beck book that I have read has been entertaining and informative. I have met Glenn and he is the same guy that you see or read. He is not PC and could never be a politician because he calls it as he sees it. This particular book has made me more informed regarding the issues of today. I would suggest this book to anyone regardless of your political views.』
(Glenn Beck: A Genius) 『What can I say? Glenn Beck says it all. He says things that everyone else is afraid to say because they think its to far out there. His book is well written with good research. A must read for any true conservative.』 『From Glenn Beck, #1 NYT bestselling author ofAn Inconvenient Book, Arguing with Idiots is the ultimate handbook to help confront political attackers.』
price：$7.19
Thorndike Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...) 『If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...you'll LOVE Have A Little Faith!
Mitch shows that no matter how different we may seem, we're all interconnected. This book reads like a smooth piece of fiction, but it's a true story--which makes it all the more fascinating.
Also recommended:Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices: A Holiday Novel of Hope and Healing This touching holiday book shows how one individual can make a wonderful difference...』
(Faith is a result of the beliefs you hold to be true) 『To have spiritual faith you must hold a particular belief. I believe Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, i.e. I am a Christian. The Jewish faith believes in God the Father yet are still waiting for the Christ so they are half way home. Chistianity believes there is only one way to salvation and that is through Jesus Christ - period. That said, Jesus was not mean spirited to those who did not believe; in fact, that is why the Father sent Him to us, to reach the unbelievers. And He always did so with compassion. We are called to have compassion for one another, to be our brother and sisters keeper. Mitch Albon's book is contrary to most writings of the day; he calls us to have compassion for one another whether or not that ever leads to salvation. He leaves the question of how we are to believe to us, just as Jesus did. Whether we accept Jesus Christ or not is up to each of us individually. It is my hope and desire for all to come and accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Until then, I will practice compassion without compromising my faith; not as a way to obtain salvation but as a thank offering for having accepted the free gift of salvation. Mitch's simple book stimulates one to think as well as remind us we need one another, be willing to practice forgiveness and to love one another through the use of whatever talents we have been blessed with. It's simple but not always easy; thanks Mitch for sharing.』
(A pleasant read) 『"Have a Little Faith" is Mitch Albom's inspirational follow-up to his "Tuesdays With Morrie." As such, it is fine, along the same track.
He is asked by his former hometown (New Jersey) rabbi (Albert Lewis) to write his eulogy, so he accepts but wants to learn about the guy as a human being over a period of his final eight years of life. In the process he also comes in contact with a pastor (Henry Covington) in his recent hometown (Detroit) while reporting on a homeless shelter. In the process of learning more about each religious leader he gains insights about what faith is.
Here are some things he learns in getting to know both men:
1. Rituals are a major part of the rabbi's life. Faith is more about doing than believing. It is how from generation to generation we remain connected. Since faith hadn't meant much to Mitch, he would try to understand how it put the rabbi at peace. Even in retirement the rabbi kept a community, through his address book, by calling and sending emails for milestones - birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Even during times of horror/war you an find small acts of kindness. Be satisfied with simple things, the rabbi had learned from the Depression. People want to be known, hence there is immortality in being remembered. Mitch had learned from the rabbi that according to the Talmud, G-d didn't like Jews celebrating when the Egyptians died during the Exodus, because G-d loved their enemies too. When asking the rabbi how he knows there is a G-d, the rabbi says there is always something we can't understand and that's were G-d begins - the unknown. Mitch asks the rabbi if our nature is evil - nowhere in liturgy did G-d create bad things - we were left with free will.
2. The pastor first felt faith while in jail after a life of crime, after first promising to G-d to change his life after nearly being killed during his crime years, then rising in the church ranks from elder to pastor. He wondered why he had been born and came across a biblical passage about Job cursing his birth. Even when cursing G-d when something bad happens there is even some confort to think G-d listened but said "No." Throughout his life of crime he kept on getting second chances - he thought maybe G-d had punished him when his young daughter died. Better to have known the child even for a few short years than never at all, hence still some good. You are not your past. A life is made up of many lives - the most recent life is the most important. Forgiving is important - don't hold grudges - nothing haunts like things you don't say - loving thoughts. Mitch was able to understand the pastor best by taling to his congregants, what things he had done to help them. Mitch asked the pastor if he wanted to do better financially - he said he was meant to be with the poor.
3. Mitch read about different religions as being connected to something big while doing something small.
4. From both the rabbi and pastor he learned that people expect too much from marriage. Commitment is the most important part. Tribulations will occur (especially in the pastor's life), but getting past them is what makes the marriage endure.
5. How can religions co-exist. Teaching that human life began with just one man, Adam, which produced all varieties - the genius of life is variety. - most religions teach to love your neighbor. As for the afterlife, just believing something exists is enough.
6. The eulogy included Mitch's learning that different faiths can work side by side. It was 'majestic' that the rabbi could not speak at his eulogy - that's where faith comes in. It is a summary of memories where each of the congregants will have some while going back home. The whole purpose of Mitch during these eight years was not really the eulogy, but the journey to belief.
In summary, Mitch delved into the lives of two religious leaders and came away with an understanding that the real fulfillment of a person is that one can improve if they have a little faith in something bigger than them. The book is short and an easy read.』
(Have a Little Faith) 『It is in the same idea as Tuesday with Morrie but with religous men as the principle men. I learned about the Jewish relation and how a man can make something good in Detroit after living a life that many would have gone down the tube but he helped so many people in a church no one would think it has any use.』
(The Divine Spark Inside Us All.) 『A book to lead you towards believing in something bigger than yourself - where spreading faith and hope and making a difference in the lives of others is what it's all about. This is a warm-hearted, inspiring book where the talented author Mitch Albom examines how faith shines differently in people's expressions. Mitch writes about the spiritual journey of two holy men, one a rabbi close to death and the other an inner-city pastor. Each of these holy men express their faith in different ways but, none the less, their faith supports and sustains many of their congregation through trying and difficult times. And of the author's own journey, well that evolves into one of grace, compassion and meaning in his own life.
While reading Mr. Albom's work I was reminded of Ariel and Shya Kane's book "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment". The Kanes' book is also rich in real life stories filled with compassion, inspiration and sharing of life's magical moments. Both of these wonderful books hold a place of honor on my bookshelf. I know they would be a gift to anyone who reads them.』 『A third wonderfully moving novel from internationally bestselling author Mitch Albom, whose books have touched the hearts of millions around the world. A compelling exploration of faith and spirituality - always moving, often profound - is the cornerstone of Albom's work. Have a Little Faith, like his first two novels, is a poignant and inspiring read - one that will enchant fans old and new.』
price：$19.45
Viking Adult
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Revealing view inside Wall St) 『 Mr. Sorkin has written an insiders view of the power broker and politicians who really run wall st. The back office politics and policy's that shape this nations fortunes. An excellent read, I could not put it down. Better than many suspense/crime novels I have read, only this time it is not fiction but fact.』
(Too big to Fail) 『One of the best I have read this year. A must read for any investor in the markets.』
(Reads like a novel only scarier!!) 『One of the best reads ever!! Even if you think you knew what was going on you were wrong. This was truely an amazing piece of history to survive!』
(Well-researched and objective...) 『Just finished the book and felt compelled to write a review. First, I agree with those who say that low rankings based on price have no place in this type of forum. These people are vindictive and bitter and have better things to do with their time (and they know it). Second, I found the number of typos a bit odd, but I'm convinced that it has to do with the scanning process or whatever they use to transfer the text into Kindle format. All that said, this is a remarkably well-researched and easy-to-follow account of the scramble behind the scenes during fall 2008. History will ultimately be the best judge, but for anyone looking to better understand what happened, this is an excellent place to start.』
(Terribly disappointing.) 『Anyone wanting thoughtful analysis and insight into how America fell into the biggest financial mess since the Great Depression -- and why regulators responded as they did -- should look elsewhere. Too Big To Fail is an almost endless regurgitation of what various bankers said in meetings among themselves and with regulators.』 『A real-life thriller about the most tumultuous period in America’s financial history by an acclaimedNew York TimesReporter
Andrew Ross Sorkin delivers the first true behind-the-scenes, moment-by-moment account of how the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression developed into a global tsunami. From inside the corner office at Lehman Brothers to secret meetings in South Korea, and the corridors of Washington,Too Big to Failis the definitive story of the most powerful men and women in finance and politics grappling with success and failure, ego and greed, and, ultimately, the fate of the world’s economy.
“We’ve got to get some foam down on the runway!” a sleepless Timothy Geithner, the then-president of the Federal Reserve of New York, would tell Henry M. Paulson, the Treasury secretary, about the catastrophic crash the world’s financial system would experience.
Through unprecedented access to the players involved,Too Big to Failre-creates all the drama and turmoil, revealing never disclosed details and elucidating how decisions made on Wall Street over the past decade sowed the seeds of the debacle. This true story is not just a look at banks that were“too big to fail,” it is a real-life thriller with a cast of bold-faced names who themselves thought they were too big to fail.』
price：$16.24
Little, Brown and Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Quick Read) 『"Outliers: The Story of Success" by Gladwell is an entertaining, quick read. Some of the insights are "Duh", but most are: "Hmm, hadn't thought of that." I liked it.』
(Insightful Perspectves on the Nature of "Success") 『Another terrific book by Malcolm Gladwell, filled with unusual research and keen observations of human behavior conveyed using a clear, varied and persuasive examples of how and why some people succeed...or not. Smart guy--great read-- interesting observations. I listened to Gladwell read it himself on audiobook, which I found a great stress-reliever during long drives. (Review from the award-winning author of Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace: A Guided Imagery Meditation for Physical&Spiritual Wellness』
(Ok Book For Those In The Know, Great Book For Those Unaware) 『Gladwell's insights are helpful in some ways in describing a very small percentage of the popular outlier stories. But I think it places a little bit too much emphasis on luck and opportunity rather than on gift, intellect, and pure skill. For example, he goes into great detail about how Bill Gates was so lucky to be where he was at the right time, in the right location, knowing the right people, and having access to the right things. However, I think if you put someone else in Bill Gates shoes, events would not be guaranteed to turn out the same just because that `someone else' was in place of Bill Gates luck and opportunity.
In other places of the book, his insights are helpful at understanding the present issues with education and the trends among cultures in the differences in educational level. His explanation of why Chinese kids are smarter due to their hard life at the rice paddies and the Chinese language in itself seems to help grasp the advantages they have over other cultures. I also thought his 10,000 hours explanation was insightful on how hard work pays off in any activity or hobby or sport.
Overall, though, I think Gladwell's insights are brief and very high level. There are a lot more reasons for the success stories of the people described in his book than the sole reason of luck/chance/opportunity. Some people make their own opportunity. The examples in the book seem to only support his thesis and disregard the other thousands of success stories that didn't rely so much on luck. The book is also very un-analytical in each idea that is presented. To say that this book helps grasp the major trends in present society is to break down society in very simple terms and disregard all the other variables, no matter how small, out of the equation. The book is also very one-dimensional as every story or event results in the same theme, the same thesis, and the same idea. Gladwell's insights are really his insight, singular, because all he has done is write several chapters on the same scene of a story. 』
(Eloquent exaggerations) 『Gladwell has taken what would be a few ordinary blog posts and added enough eloquent fluff to them to make them into a book. There is probably a good deal of truth to his conclusions, but the evidence is much weaker than he wants you to think.
For his claim that 10,000 hours of practice are needed to become an expert, he doesn't discuss the possibility that the causality often runs the opposite way: having the talent to become an expert creates a desire to practice a lot. He gives at least one example where the person seemed to lack expertise before getting the 10,000 hours of practice, but it's not hard to imagine a variety of immaturity-related reasons why that might happen without the amount of practice causing the expertise.
I'm confused by his claims about how much practice he thinks the Beatles had before becoming successful. He points to somewhere between 1,200 and 1,800 hours of practice they had by late 1962 (which is about when Wikipedia indicates they became successful in the UK). Gladwell seems to say they weren't successful until they came to the US in February 1964. He implies that they had 10,000 hours of practice by then, but I don't see how he could claim they had much more than 3,000 hours of practice by then. So calling the 10,000 hour estimate a rule appears involve a good deal of exaggeration.』
(It Takes 10,000 Hours of Practice To Excel at Anything) 『That was pretty much the only revelation I had by reading this book. The high rating goes to the amount and kind of research that went into explaining why successful people are the way they are. Mr. Gladwell has a knack for making dull statistical data interesting and entertaining. It's fascinating to learn about how one's date of birth can seriously affect his hockey career, or academic excellence for that matter. It was also great to reaffirm what we already know about the role of culture and community in the success (and failure) of the individual.
The book was mostly reiterating what most educated people know about success. Even the revelation I had about the 10,000 hour rule is nothing more than the old adage "Practice makes Perfect." The stories the author uses to support his findings are in and of themselves a compelling read. I certainly enjoyed reading them and re-learning why common sense and perseverance are the only true measures that will bring you success in the end.
This is a great book of entertaining statistics and not a how-to to success.』 『In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.
Brilliant and entertaining, OUTLIERS is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.』 『Amazon Best of the Month, November 2008: Now that he's gotten us talking about the viral life of ideas and the power of gut reactions, Malcolm Gladwell poses a more provocative question inOutliers: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? Challenging our cherished belief of the "self-made man," he makes the democratic assertion that superstars don't arise out of nowhere, propelled by genius and talent: "they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot." Examining the lives of outliers from Mozart to Bill Gates, he builds a convincing case for how successful people rise on a tide of advantages, "some deserved, some not, some earned, some just plain lucky."
Outlierscan be enjoyed for its bits of trivia, like why most pro hockey players were born in January, how many hours of practice it takes to master a skill, why the descendents of Jewish immigrant garment workers became the most powerful lawyers in New York, how a pilots' culture impacts their crash record, how a centuries-old culture of rice farming helps Asian kids master math. But there's more to it than that. Throughout all of these examples--and in more that delve into the social benefits of lighter skin color, and the reasons for school achievement gaps--Gladwell invites conversations about the complex ways privilege manifests in our culture. He leaves us pondering the gifts of our own history, and how the world could benefit if more of our kids were granted the opportunities to fulfill their remarkable potential. --Mari Malcolm
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Disturbing) 『"Push" was a quick read, but a disturbing one. Heartbreaking. I felt bad for Precious and wanted her to succeed. In a lot ways she ended up doing so, but she is still going to be scarred for life by what her parents did to her. This book had a real feel to it in that it is told from Precious' point of view, with grammar and words that she would use.』
(Wanted to love it) 『I rushed out and bought this book after hearing about it on TV. I am amazed by the fact that this book is getting such good reviews! The basis of the story is beautiful and uplifting but I felt the writing was not very good. I know it is supposed to come from the point of view of an illiterate teen, but the misspellings and grammar were so distracting to me! I understand what the author was trying to do, but I did not care for it at all. I look forward to actually seeing the movie however!』
(A Precious Story) 『I read this book several months ago and just recently watched the movie. So, I find myself comparing the two. The story was original, thought-provoking and a definite tear-jerker; however, the grammar was a bit difficult to read the first chapter or so. As the story is told through the perspective of Precious, the 16 year old female dealing with more problems that most of us could fathom, the dialect seemed a bit off. Nonetheless, I got over that minor stumbling block and really started to appreciate the book. I squirmed when I learned Precious' stepfather sexually abused her and fathered her two children and cried when it came out that she was HIV positive. Then my emotions took a positive turn when she began to empower herself through school and asserting her independence. Being a literacy educator and working with the less fortunate, this book really spoke to me. It was definitely an emotional roller coaster, however; the movie took the story to another level as Lee Daniels did an amazing job capturing the hurt, pain and anger of Precious' mother, Mary on screen. After seeing the movie, I have a new found respect for the story. Precious' story encourages us to persevere no matter how difficult life's obstacles.』
(To Praise this Trash is Political Correctness Run Amok) 『This novel is nothing but pornography masquerading as trenchant social commentary. It presents itself as an alarming expose of life in the darkest corners of the inner city, something we all need to wake up and confront head-on. But then it gives us ridiculously exaggerated cartoon characters, laughable, botched-up, supposedly "authentic" language, and a completely unconvincing plot line. I mean, come on. This pathetic girl "victim" describes how she actually gets off while being violated by her father (yes, folks, it's in there), and then she names the resulting infant -- who is retarded with Mongoloid Down's Syndrome -- "Mongo" for short. Give me a break!! I didn't know if I was reading a highly-acclaimed novel promoted by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, or a vile, twisted, profanity-laced comic book with dirty pictures. One should not have to hold one's nose while reading a book. The one-star reviewer below me got it right -- NO young person should have to be subjected to this garbage. The book "Precious" is a sick joke on all of us.
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(Dana) 『Great book, painful but real. In the short time that it takes to read, you enter into this story and her life. Moving.』 『A courageous teacher inspires Precious Jones to write a diary, and thus to find salvation. The learning process, as vividly revealed as the monstrous aspects of Precious's daily existence, is the heartbeat of a novel that will disturb, galvanize and stay in the mind. Push is a story that shocks by its language, its circumstances, its brutal honesty--a young black street girl's horrendous and redemptive journey through a Harlem inferno. Simultaneous hardcover release from Knopf. 2 cassettes.』 『
Claireece Precious Jones endures unimaginable hardships in her young life. Abused by her mother, raped by her father, she grows up poor, angry, illiterate, fat, unloved and generally unnoticed. So what better way to learn about her than through her own, halting dialect. That is the device deployed in the first novel by poet and singer Sapphire. "Sometimes I wish I was not alive," Precious says. "But I don't know how to die. Ain' no plug to pull out. 'N no matter how bad I feel my heart don't stop beating and my eyes open in the morning." An intense story of adversity and the mechanisms to cope with it.
Preciousis now a major motion picture based on the novelPushby Sapphire, starring Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, and Lenny Kravitz. Enjoy these images from the film, and click the thumbnails to see larger images.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Sherlock Holmes - The Detective Guru) 『Sherlock Holmes has long been a favorite of mine. Nothing's changed. He still is. Excellent book, both in contents and appearance.』
(I love this stuff!) 『Classic! I'm very glad to own this book in it's Kindle edition and for a very reasonable price too, $0.00! There is not anything that I could write that hasn't been written before about Mr. Holmes and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These stories are timeless, they are indeed short stories and may be read quickly in one sitting, and, for me, be read again and again. While reading these stories I can't help but see and hear Jeremy Brett, the ultimate and best Holmes of any visual media. Ever! The mannerisms of Holmes as written by Doyle, as well as much of the dialog, are transferred accurately and brilliantly to the small screen by Brett, the BBC, and PBS. I also recommend this series on DVD for any and all Holmes fans. Not to forget "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," also priced reasonably on Kindle at $0.00.』
(Holes) 『Super when I am on an airplane and have forgotten to turn on the wireless to pick up new books. Doyle never ceases to amaze and provide entertainment. I think I started reading Holmes in the 60s (early 60s) and have yet to stop. Good emergency book to have if you have a Kindle and enjoy deductive reasoning. easons to get it are elementary my dear reader!』
(Technical glitches in this Kindle edition) 『All of the numeric entries in the text are garbled, so if you don't care whether they're referring to 20 pounds or 3000, you'll be fine. of course it's a free download, so I'm not complaining.』
(Great Britian's Nineteenth Century History) 『English history is served up along with the amazing mystery stories. I enjoy the pictures of daily life...the maid bringing in lunch to Holmes on a pre-arranged schedule, passing the street vendors and beggars, imagining the opium den frequented by addicts, vivid descriptions of period clothing, transportation and commerce slipped seamlessly into the tales. I read this often to refresh the imagery in my mind.』 『
A colonel receives five seeds in the mail--and dies within weeks. A young bride disappears immediately after her wedding. An old hat and a Christmas goose are the only clues to a stolen jewel. A son is accused of his father's murder. These mysteries--and many more--are brought to the house on Baker Street where detective Sherlock Holmes resides. No case is too tricky for the world's most famous sleuth and his incredible powers of deduction.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A shorter version of a classic!) 『This particular edition is a children's version of Pride and Prejudice, not the true book: it is geared for readers age 9-12 and is only 48 pages long.A good way to intruduce youger kids to a classic and more loved by girls then boys in my opinion. P.J. Duval Author of the Novels The Adventures of Nicki in Wolf Creek& The Secret Clubhouse (Adventures of Nicki) 』
(great book bad digital edition) 『great book of course for any jane austin fan. this review is more for this kindle edition. i decided to buy the one dollar version after a few chapters because i do not like the repetitive use of dialog in all caps. it makes me imagine too much yelling. granted i do not know whether miss austin wrote it that way or the scribes of this digital book did. i just know i do not like it. if you are like me or unsure just get the sample first.』
(It is a truth universally acknowledged...) 『"Pride and Prejudice" is undoubtedly one of the most beloved classic novels in history -- it's had countless adaptations, sequels and homages lavished on it over the years.
And Jane Austen's grand opus is still beloved for a good reason. While it's rather stuffily written much of the time, it has a vibrant core of witty dialogue and strong characters that shine like lanterns in the night -- and the best part of it is the interplay between the two strong-willed main characters, whose initial dislike of one another blossoms into love once they learn how to overcome his pride and her prejudice.
The Bennett family is in an uproar when wealthy Mr. Bingley moves into the neighborhood, and Mrs. Bennett is especially happy when he takes a liking to the eldest Bennett daughter Jane -- since their estate is entailed and there is no Mr. Bennett Jr., a good marriage is considered essential for at least one of the girls. But her forthright, independent sister Lizzie immediately butts heads with wealthy, aloof Mr. Darcy, who scorns the rural village and seems haughty about everything.
A flurry of proposals, road trips and friendships happen over the course of the following months, with Lizzie fending off her slimy cousin Mr. Collins, and befriending the flirty, hunky Wickham, who claims to have been wronged by Darcy. Lizzie believes Wickham's account -- and she's in for a shock when Darcy unexpectedly proposes, and reveals what Wickham won't tell her about both of their past lives, and what Wickham did to offend Darcy.
And finally things take a scandalous turn when Lizzie's idiotic younger sister Lydia elopes with Wickham, while staying with a friend in Brighton. The family is plunged into disgrace, which also wrecks any chances of a halfway decent marriage for the other daughters. The only one who can set things right is Darcy, who will do whatever he must to make amends to Lizzie -- and unwittingly establish himself as the man she loves as well...
Reading "Pride and Prejudice" is a bit like watching someone embroider a piece of cloth with subtle, intricate designs. Lots of balls, dances, visits and drawing room banter between Lizzie and virtually everyone else, and interwoven with some rather opinions from Jane Austen about haughty aristocrats, marriages of security, entailment, and the whole idea of what an ideal woman has (intellect and strength).
The only real problem: Jane Austen writes very much in the style of her literary era -- it's rather formal and stuffy much of the time, and the narrative is kept distant from the characters. So, not for casual readers.
But despite that formality, Austen's brilliance as a writer is evident -- she slowly unfolds the plot one act at a time, with several intricate subplots that tie together and play off each other. She also wrote some unbelievably sharp-edged dialogue with plenty of witty banter between Lizzie and Darcy ("I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine"). But Austen also weaves in startlingly romantic moments between them ("No one admitted to the privilege of hearing you, can think anything wanting").
It's hard to imagine a better fictional couple than Lizzie and Darcy, despite their rocky start (a major-league snub at a dance). Both are witty, smart, and a bit snotty in their own ways, with quick minds and even quicker tongues. Darcy is a selfish, rather haughty man man who gradually becomes warm and kind, while Lizzie is strong, independent, and Darcy's equal in every way. And neither will marry for anything but true love.
It also has a solid supporting cast: the painfully practical Charlotte Lucas, slimy clerics, virtuous-looking rakes, sisters ranging from saintly to snobby, and the lovable Mr. Bingley and perpetually optimistic Jane. Lizzie's family also adds plenty of color to the story, including the screechy and hilariously mercurial Mrs. Bennett and the barb-tongued Mr. Bennett ("Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do").
Despite its mildly stuffy style, "Pride and Prejudice" is the ultimate Jane Austen novel -- a powerful and romantic story about two people who grow and change because of love. An absolute must-read.』
(Very disappointed in the recording) 『I purchased this recording (read by Lindsay Duncan) through the iTunes store (something I will not be doing again), on the understanding that it was an unabridged recording. This is one of my favorite books, and I know it well enough to realize when sentences are being left out, which happened in several places (I did double-check with my print edition). At least one of the omitted sentences was important for understanding the characters.
The other quibble I have is that the recording I purchased consisted of two SIX HOUR tracks. Heaven help you if you lose your place while using an mp3 player.
I cannot dis-recommend this recording enough.』
(PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen) 『It is beneficial at times to step away from our classics of literature from time to time, to take them down from their high pedestals and look at them without pretension. No novel, no matter how well-regarded, is universally esteemed - Twain, Emerson, and Charlotte Bronte all savaged Pride and Prejudice in print - so let us, for a few moments, stop treating it as holy writ and just look at it as a novel, at how it holds up to a modern casual reader.
Pride and Prejudice (1813) is Jane Austen's novel of manners - it thoroughly explores the ins, outs and economics of nineteenth-century courtship. The novel's central character is Elizabeth Bennet, one of five daughters, whose family lives in a country village. Two wealthy, eligible bachelors move to town, and romance, confusion and animosity ensue.
Austen populates her novel with all manner of flawed characters. Many of them are annoying - that is, they behave badly and are antagonistic toward the main characters - but they all show at least some depth. No one here is without flaw, but no one here is without virtue, either (except Mr. Collins, the most ludicrous of them all). And this is why the novel works: because Austen treats her characters and their social milieu gently, delicately (well, except Mr. Collins). If she had done otherwise, if she had been more cutting, she would have lost the sympathy in the reader that many of these characters engender.
To the modern audience, Austen's plotting is rather sluggish, although it must be recalled that novels moved at a rather more leisurely pace then. At any rate it often seems that there is one too many side plots, or perhaps one too many visits to relatives, and there are patches that can be quite hard to get through. But you don't go to Austen for plot - you go to her for clever dialogue, for a delightful turn of phrase. That is what she thrives at, and that is what she is best remembered for. And in spite of the novel's overlength, Austen delivers a full and completely satisfying payoff. Rarely is a happy ending so fulfilling, and it may not be until the last few pages of the book that it becomes evident to the reader how masterfully Austen has set it up. And this is a large reason why the novel has such enduring appeal.
Much of the nuance in Pride and Prejudice may be lost on casual modern readers. For example, the character of Mrs. Bennet is the object of great scorn from many readers, and this has only been exacerbated by the film adaptations of the novel. But while marrying for love is the norm today, then, it was not; Mrs. Bennet is the only one looking out for the Bennet family's financial future.
Pride and Prejudice is, on the whole, a satisfactory and clever novel, and, at present, one whose merits are diminished mostly by readers too far removed to understand it in its fullness, or whose tastes have diverged too far.』 『This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.』 『In a remote Hertfordshire village, far off the good coach roads of George III's England, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet -- a country squire of no great means and his scatterbrained wife -- must marry off their five vivacious daughters. At the heart of this all-consuming enterprise are the headstrong second daughter Elizabeth and her aristocratic suitor Fitzwilliam Darcy, two lovers in whom pride and prejudice must be overcome before love can bring the novel to its magnificent conclusion.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fantastic) 『I was hooked when I picked up this book. It is an resolute must read. Don't bother listening to those lefties that make a living out of bashing anyone that doesn't think like them. I enjoyed reading through Bill's life stories, many of which have life lessons in them that have proved to help me in my own life. I don't agree on every front with Bill, but he can write a great book.』
(Oreilly is a joke) 『Bill Oreilly is a hack. I'm doing a review of his book because I know its all about bill. His ego is out of this world and he thinks the world revolves around him. I'm a conservative and oreilly plays to conservatives but bill I got news for you we don't want you! Before working for fixed news bill oreilly was the host of inside edition! That says all you need to know about what he stands for.』
(Not the gut busting book of unstoppable laughter I thought it would be.) 『I purchased this book as a gift for my Grandmother who had been scouring used and new bookstores in Salem, Oregon for months and months trying to find it, with no such luck. Everywhere family members looked it was sold out. And everwhere we asked about it we were told it was hard to find because it was such a darn good read. Well, the reviews were enough to hype Grannie up but all this word of mouth around us got us even more reved up to get our hands on it. Being the savvy girl I am, I went onto Amazon.com to find it and the reviews here seemed to be just as good as we read elsewhere. Grannie got her book within the 2 weeks promised and I sat back with a grin on my face anticipating her reaction...and was so surprised when I got it. It was "just okay" as she put it. Some parts are pretty funny, but as a whole it really wasn't what she thought it was going to be. She passed it on to my Mother, who after reading it, passed it on to other family members,...and on and on and on... but everyone had the same disapointed expressions and opinions about it. "It's really not as funny as I thought it would be." "One or two parts were pretty funny, but pretty disapointed in the rest. Its not at all what I thought it would be." Thats all I kept hearing over and over again. "not what I thought it would be," Granted, everyone has their opinions. SOme people might find it hilarious, but be prepared, its not the gut-busting book of unstoppable laugher that its been hyped up to be.』
(Book like new) 『I love buying books through Amazon. This book came in less than a week and was just like new. Even the cover looked new.』
(O'Reilly Reconsidered) 『I've never spent much time watching O'Reilly's show or read any of his books. The few times I had seen him I hadn't been particularly swayed by his message but now that I've read Bold Fresh, I've reconsidered O'Reilly.
Bold Fresh offers a look into what made this man the conservative he is; and in it I can relate to my own conservative upbringing. I can honestly say he makes a case for being conservative and not Republican where I would say some of the other Fox personalities may have begun to say so as a means to appeal to political moderates.
Bold Fresh is witty and fun, easy to read and provides and interesting look at the core of one of America's favorite news personalities. Who would have ever thought a person could become powerful and wealthy Doing Good and reporting those that don't?』 『
The year was 1957, the month September, and I had just turned eight years old. Dwight Eisenhower was President, but in my life it was the diminutive, intense Sister Mary Lurana who ruled, at least in the third-grade class where I was held captive. For reasons you will soon understand, my parents had remanded me to the penal institution of St. Brigid’s School in Westbury, New York, a cruel and unusual punishment if there ever was one.
Already, I had barely survived my first two years at St. Brigid’s because I was, well, a little nitwit. Not satisfied with memorizing the Baltimore Catechism’s fine prose, which featured passages like “God made me to show his goodness and to make me happy with him in heaven,” I was constantly annoying my classmates and, of course, the no-nonsense SisterLurana. With sixty overactive students in her class, she was understandably short on patience. For survival, she had also become quick on the draw.
Then it happened. One day I blurted out some dumb remark, and Sister Lurana was on me like a panther. Her black habit blocked out all distractions as she leaned down, looked me in the eye, and uttered words I have never forgotten:“William, you are a bold, fresh piece of humanity.”
And she was dead-on.
One day in 1957, in the third-grade classroom of St. Brigid’s parochial school, an exasperated Sister Mary Lurana bent over a restless young William O’Reilly and said, “William, you are a bold, fresh piece of humanity.” Little did she know that she was, early in his career as a troublemaker, defining the essence of Bill O’Reilly and providing himwith the title of his brash and entertaining issues-based memoir.
And this time it’s personal. In his most intimate book yet, O’Reilly goes back in time to examine the people, places, and experiences that launched him on his journey from working-class kid to immensely influential television personality and bestselling author. Readers will learn how his traditional outlook wasformed in the crucible of his family, his neighborhood, his church, and his schools, and how his views on America’s proper role in the world emerged from covering four wars on five continents over three-plus decades as a news correspondent. What will delight his numerous fans and surprise many others is the humor and self-deprecation with which he handles one of his core subjects: himself, and just how O’Reilly became O’Reilly.
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Four years ago, you were cool. You readFreakonomicswhen it first came out. You impressed family and friends and dazzled dates with the insights you gleaned. Now Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperfreakonomics, afreakquel even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first.
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