A Bold Fresh Piece of America
358049
Bill O'Reilly...love him or hate him.  However, it helps to have real information before making the decision.  This can be obtained by listening to his radio program, watching his television show, that is, really watching it, or reading his book.  What his book will give you is a look back at how America was during the time he was growing up and the influences that shaped him.

O'Reilly is a boomer, born in 1949, the same year as my brother.  If you are anywhere near this age (I'm two years older), the book will jog your memory of just how different times were then.  My husband, a fan of O'Reilly's, actually didn't want to read the book.  I passed it around to three others before him; when he read it, he was thoroughly entertained and surprised because O'Reilly grew up within 50 miles of him.  Like other reviewers have indicated, O'Reilly has managed to keep this book on a simultaneously personal/impersonal basis; that is, he has maintained his privacy but still shared part of his life.
3139890
As a Philadelphia native, I got to see this band grow and blossom to what it is today.  Their first two CD's were very fine examples, to be sure, but the production value of Six Yanks is far ahead of the first two albums and the music therein contains more original compositions from the band while the earlier works had more of the traditional tunes.  I remember fondly dancing with your girlfriend while you sat up against the wall nursing your pale American beer while Barleyjuice was up on stage at Finnigan's Wake playing Tartan is the Color of my True Love's Hair.  This music is great when sober but even better if enjoyed in a smokey pub whilst drinking a perfectly poured Guinness and wearing a fine kilt.

Also, I can't promise for certain, but I've noticed that the girls are friskier when Barleyjuice music is playing.  This CD could very well get you laid.
1883255
This CD is exceptional.  It has beautiful artistry in every note with the highest level of expertise.  The names on this CD (Clurman, O'Hara, Raines, Frost, Hochman, Harnick, JRB, Stitt, Babitt  to name a few) are proof that this is a quality CD.  It captures the American spirit so beautifully and has so much variety.  It profiles many great composers and some exciting up and coming ones.  Judith Clurman's brilliant conducting captivates me as I listen to the singers use beautiful phrasing with great sensitivity to the lyric.  I have never appreciated a CD as much as this one.  Sitting back and just giving into the musical lines and messages of the songs bring so much joy to me.  I hum the tunes and really think about the lyrics and their connection to the Presidents and to the history of America.  Celebrating the American Spirit has it all and at the highest level of craft and creativity.  As a singer, I can appreciate and learn from the musicality on this CD.  Your soul will be grateful for purchasing this.  Every American should own it.
776163
A beautifully captured slice of American Pie. A zoom lens snapshot of early 20th century life on the farm. The photos alone are incredible, 250+ of pristine quality, all taken and preserved by one family, of plain ole' everyday life.  The narrative story is told in two voices. One voice provides well-researched background and history, the glue that melds the story together. The other is a voice so colloquially authentic and personal she is almost audible. This book is a treasure to US history, and a delightful gift to anyone who has his/her own memories of growing up on a farm.
606149
The photos and text in this vibrant book transport readers to the culture of creative politically-progressive movements in New York City, and share the energy and vitality of social change as lived by those in the counterculture. In a time when its easy to see political apathy and a rise in corporate consumption culture in the USA and particularly in New York, this book is an inspiring reminder that the artists and resisters are alive and well, and still the best part of New York. I'm so glad this part of my culture was so well-portrayed, and that I have a beautiful piece of art to remember it.
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It is often refreshing to read the observations of a foreigner on your own country. After traveling for nine months, Bernard-Henri Levy, or B.H.L. has written a provocative, entertaining, insightful book about America in the 21st century. His comments about the number of American flags on buildings and stores are funny and pertinent. The American obssession with their flag surprises many foreigners. Whether BHL writes about the power of religion, the American relationship with nature and the violence of hurricanes, banks looking like churches and churches looking like banks, the false representation of the birthplace of baseball, his observations are infused with cultural insight and his prose sparkles with intelligence and verve. He is most concerned, however, with the conditions of American prisons and the poverty he saw in the suburbs of LA and NY.  This book written by a Frenchman who does not have any anti-American feeling and appreciates the diversity and the richness of American culture might contribute to see this country in a new light. Linda
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As clear a clarion call to those who love America as you'll ever hear. Whether you're White, Black, or Brown, Americans of every color and creed who love America should study Ann Coulter's words carefully, because there is a concerted effort on the part of the elite class to turn this country into a soulless pool of cheap labor for plutocrats. The only criticism of this book that I can offer is that the title misdirects the blame - Republicans and Democrats are united in this bipartisan effort.

If you want to Make America Great Again, vote Trump in 2016.
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This is a delightful presentation of America and the history that has formed us as a strong and generous nation. Mrs Cheney and Ms.  Glasser have collaborated to provide children with an exciting and fun review of people, places and events to supplement their formal schooling. Kudos to both!  (And praise to Dee Collins for amending her "snap judgment" of any book authored by a conservative. This book is completely devoid of politics. And to the other reviewer: This country was not formed on the separation of church and state--that was a minor comment in a letter to a concerned pastor about a government-sponsored religion. America was formed on Judeo-Christian principles as the basis of moral living.
673888
Great idea for the traveler/reader wanting to taste a slice of true Americana. Lots of nostalgia in this big, colorful table size book. Takes you back in time and down one of America's iconic byways...Chock full of unique photos and stories of a time and place that may never come our way again...
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THE SONG STANDS THE TEST OF TIME AND THE WHOLE ALBUM IS IN HIGH QUALITY LEVEL FOR THE WORLD TO KNOW AMERICAN POP MUSIC CULTURE. THE DISC I BOUGHT IN FROM JAPAN, BUT IT'S THE EARLY PRESS FROM USA, AND THE WHOLE DISC IN UNEXPECTEDLY SHINY AND SILVER COLOR, BEAUTIFUL RECORD!
748848
It is great. We love it. It has with stood a couple big winds.
Good job. Now make them in America.
60004
The CD package is bright and modern ---cheered me up on a windy, chilly day in Arctic Alaska. Then the music is a delicious blend of traditional bluegrass, hard-driving bango and here and there a splash of rock.
Vocalist Brandi Hart sings with sunshine over her shoulder,and fresh energy on each song. The music is vibrant, the songs are ripe, fresh, sometimes thoughtful and sometimes just plain fun, like "Bugs in the basement."
Get the CD and keep an eye on this group --I can see them heavily involved in some new movie about the backroads and rich history of Virginia and the south. Go for it!
Earl in Barrow
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This  story of the last American frontier and how a young Texan with few prospects at home took advantage of the opportunities there is a compelling read.  It is a story of entrepreneurial ambition, business savvy, love, war, courage and racial tension, all set in the lush Philippine Islands in the first half of the 20th century.

This chapter of our national history is not well-known by most living Americans, but we can learn much about American "nation-building" and about how World War II affected this remote and lovely place, with its complex racial mix.

The author, Dr. J. Russell Frank, writes very well and uses this story of his own family to define in a fresh way what it means to be American.
1778512
I received this CD from a friend who knew I would love it. And I do!  It is truly something new, something fresh, and truly one of the best CD's I have EVER heard.  I listen to it constantly and am amazed that they aren't playing this on the LARGE radio stations yet, god knows that America needs some new music here!  I received this from a friend in the UK and apparently Brad Love is pretty well known overseas and has an awesome reputation as being one of the best vocalist around.  I think so, and hope that Brad will release another CD soon.
2382584
This is a great bold flavor with a fresh taste.  Unlike many bolds when made strong, does not get bitter.  It is no wonder it is a national favorite.  Green Mountain is my brand of choice.
2867496
If anyone wonders at the taste of contemporary architects, the darlings of media critics, this book is a breath of fresh air and a reminder that good taste never dies.  Several recent commissions for private homes are reviewed with excellent photographs and narrative.  The architects Fairfax and Sammons were unknown to me prior to this book, but I now wish I had the means to employ them.  American Houses: the architecture of Fairfax & Sammons is a book to enjoy again and again.
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Bill O'Rielly's "A Bold, Fresh Piece of Humanity," has been among the top reads on the New York Time's Best Seller List for quite some time. And, after reading this book, it's not hard to tell why.

The autobiographical book takes the reader on a journey through the author's "Dennis the Menace" type youth to his current status as a media giant.

In essence, this literary work has two central themes. The first deals with his life experiences and how they have shaped his philosophical views. The second focuses on his belief that his purpose in life is to take on the various evils of the world.

All in all, "Bold, Fresh" as O'Reilly affectionately calls it, is a solid work that both entertains and informs the reader.