Bill O'Reilly
Hardcover | Pages: 256 pages Rating: 3.91 | 4878 Users | 506 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity |
| Author | : | Bill O'Reilly |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | September 23rd 2008 by Crown Archetype (first published January 1st 2008) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Biography. Politics. Autobiography. Memoir. Biography Memoir. Audiobook |
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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 Sister Lurana. 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 him with 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 was formed 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.
Present Books Concering A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
| Original Title: | A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity: A Memoir |
| ISBN: | 0767928822 (ISBN13: 9780767928823) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | United States of America |
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Ratings: 3.91 From 4878 Users | 506 ReviewsCriticize Containing Books A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
My brother-in-law bought this book for my mother. I thought the cover was cute so I picked it up. I zipped right through it and enjoyed it a lot. I was surprised to find that I agreed with much of what Bill O'Reilly had to say. Very surprised.In reading this book, I was hoping for more biography and less unsolicited tips from O'Reilly. He is an angry man who paints his father as incapable of deep discussion, and his mother as nice but overly-passive. O'Reilly has a chip on his shoulder against anyone who has ever criticized or doubted his abilities, despite his enormous success. He does come off as driven and fiercely self-reliant, which I admire.I was disappointed to find that this book is a (tedious) walk down memory lane limited
This book shocked and appalled me. As I turned the pages I could feel my hands curl in feverish angst, my vision blurred with frustrated tears and despite being unable to see or even turn each page I couldnt deny the reality hammering on my senses. I agreed with Bill OReilly on some issues. My only exposure to OReilly has really been a funny musical mash-up, the OReilly vs Bale video and a small section of interviews that interested me. I have to say after reading this book, I now consider O
I read this book in response to many people at work trash talking the guy. When I asked them exactly why they didn't like him, they usally responded with something like, "He's just crazy"... follow up discussion revealed that none of them actually watch his show. Sooo...I started watching the "The Factor" myself, then happened to see the Bold Fresh book while perusing the new releases and I picked it up. It's a quick, easy read and I found it enjoyable. Bill seems like a guy with solid values,
Review to come after it is released. Needless to say, it was for work.
Like many, I too am an admirer of Bill O'Reilly and of the Fox News Network. I enjoy the O'Reilly Factor primarily because he is a man with common sense who cuts through the bull of Washington politics, among other assorted issues. He calls a spade a spade and does not gloss over important issues for the sake of cronyism or political bias. He lets his temper flare against both sides of the political spectrum. Irrelevant of party affiliation, if a person or a group in the public limelight is
I know there are many who don't like O'Reilly but I think he is the fairest interviewer on TV. He always lets both sides have their say, even if he is a little arrogant. (did I say a little?)Bold Fresh tells about his life and how he came to hold the viewpoints he holds today. Call me whatever you want, I like O'Reilly and The No Spin Zone.
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