The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, the Bad, and the Completely Ridiculous in American Life FROM OUR EDITORS
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The highest rated newscaster in the country is an sharp-tongued unreconstructed iconoclast. Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly believes that media morons decide what we see; thinks that most politicians are obsolete; and suspects that America would declare war on Denmark if our countrymen learned about Danish sex. This no-holds-barred expose might not turn any heads in Copenhagen, but, for any one interested in the state of our culture,, it should be required reading.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Every night on the Fox News Channel, Bill O'Reilly tells it like it is. The O'Reilly Factor is the fastest-growing cable news program -- and that's because O'Reilly leaves no stone unturned in his quest to reveal the truth about the state of America. It doesn't matter if you're a Hollywood movie star, or a Washington insider, or Joe Blow from Massapequa -- when you come up against O'Reilly, you better get your story straight.
Here, for the first time on paper, is O'Reilly's take on our country, our politicians, our celebrities, our class system, our love lives, our money. In fact, O'Reilly's got an opinion on just about everything, and he's holding nothing back:
O'Reilly on class: "A mind is a terrible thing to waste if you're held back by race, or gender. It is just as great a waste when you're held back by class. Right, Reverend Jackson?"
O'Reilly on Martha Stewart: "While she masquerades as a paragon of good taste, she has turned herself into a snooty, condescending mogul ... She's a first-rate con artist."
O'Reilly on money: "The true heroes of America are not the new Internet billionaires or the overpaid sports stars. The true heroes are the men, women, and teenagers who go to work for a modest wage, fulfill their responsibilities, and are kind and generous to others."
O'Reilly on Al Sharpton and David Duke: "These two are the most ridiculous racial demagogues in the entire U.S.A. If God has a sense of humor, they will be sharing a sauna in the netherworld. With one thermostat."
O'Reilly on sex: "It's time that we all lighten up about sex and keep our sexual activities where they belong: in the privacy of the bedroom or the hot tub, or in the case of Pamela Anderson, on the Internet."
Mixing fascinating stories from his life both on-and off-screen with his explosive views on what's up with America, and how we can fix it, The O'Reilly Factor will ruffle your feathers, make you laugh, and make you think.
SYNOPSIS
The million-copy New York Times bestseller from the Fox News anchor who's brought new excitementﾽand massive amounts of populist common sense and rock-solid honestyﾽto television news.
Now four seasons strong, Bill O'Reilly's nightly cable news program, ﾽThe O'Reilly Factor,ﾽ is one of the hottest shows on the air.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
A 20-year veteran of the television news industry, two-time Emmy winner Bill O'Reilly is at the peak of his popularity. Named after his nightly television show on Fox News, O'Reilly's new bookDand his narrationDcarry the same flavor as the cable show. His highly opinionated, blunt and unapologetic style has earned him many fans who delight in his no-holds-barred treatment of timely issues. O'Reilly pulls no punches when describing what he thinks is wrong, and even occasionally right, with the U.S., Americans and the rest of the world. He is very entertaining and can charmDwith his wit and self-deprecating anecdotesDeven those who do not share his outspoken opinions. Coming from the horse's mouth, the reading is superb, energetic and engaging. O'Reilly's book is likely to be the only audio listeners will hear that asks for their feedback and thanks them for their time. Simultaneous release with the Broadway hardcover. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Library Journal
O'Reilly, an exceptionally popular TV host, here declares that his strong point is aggressive investigative reporting. Denying a label, he lobs more heavy muck at Democratic politicians and presidents than Republican ones, as his fans would expect. Disliking Chinese and Japanese staple foods, he does not investigate their creative dishes. On hard drugs, forget horrendous legalization and weak public rehab; instead enforce rehab in all prisons and give longer sentences to relapsed addicts. This father of one wants abortion banned but offers no alternative. After also banning sex talk, O'Reilly writes on dating and parenting mundanely, like the advice columnist he quotes. Stories of him trouncing his mean old bosses are entertaining, admittedly conflicting with his rules for office decorum. The author's voice is sometimes strained, and he often amateurishly stresses less important words. For general collections; consider O'Reilly's vast popularity in deciding whether to acquire this. Gordon Blackwell, Eastchester, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
AudioFile
The veteran broadcast journalist and now bestselling author weighs in on all the likes and dislikes he shares so freely on his weekly cable show. His take-no-prisoners delivery, combined with strong opinions, will require some adjustment if you're used to listening to practically anyone else. In terms of hubris and range of opinions, O'Reilly is in a class by himself. But while all of this will be overwhelming for the first 30 minutes, it eventually becomes strangely satisfying because he makes keen sense and is refreshingly honest about all things political and cultural. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
Steve Forbes - Forbes
This book bristles with assumptions, assessments and attitudes that will either have you bobbing your head in agreement or shaking it in disbelief. No wonder O'Reilly's ratings are rising the way stocks once did.
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