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Big Russ and Me: Father and Son: Lessons of Life
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Average Rating:  out of 146 Reviews
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Price: $13.95
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Sale: $5.62
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Manufacturer: Miramax
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EAN (European Article Number): 9781401359652
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Tim Russert
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Publisher: Miramax
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Dewey Decimal Number: 070.92
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Publication Date: 2005-05-11
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Reading Level: 352
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Description: Veteran newsman and Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert is known for his direct and unpretentious style and in this charming memoir he explains why. Russert's father is profiled as a plainspoken World War II veteran who worked two blue-collar jobs while raising four kids in South Buffalo but the elder Russert's lessons on how to live an honest, disciplined, and ethical life are shown to be universal. Big Russ and Me, a sort of Greatest Generation meets Tuesdays with Morrie, could easily have become a sentimental pile of mush with a son wistfully recalling the wisdom of his beloved dad. But both Russerts are far too down-to-earth to let that happen and the emotional content of the book is made more direct, accessible, and palatable because of it. The relationship between father and son, contrary to what one would think of as essential to a riveting memoir, seems completely healthy and positive as Tim, the academically gifted kid and later the esteemed TV star and political operative relies on his old man, a career sanitation worker and newspaper truck driver, for advice. Big Russ and Me also traces Russert's life from working-class kid to one of broadcast journalism's top interviewers by introducing various influential figures who guided him along the way, including Jesuit teachers, nuns, his dad's drinking buddies, and, most notably, the late New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, whom Russert helped get elected in 1976. Plenty of entertaining anecdotes are served up along the way from schoolyard pranks to an attempt to book Pope John Paul II on the Today Show. Though not likely to revolutionize modern thought, Big Russ and Me will provide fathers and sons a chance to reflect on lessons learned between generations. --Charlie Williams
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Big Russ & Me |
Date: 2004-06-13 |
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Details: It seems that if you had a happy childhood filled with genuine love and respect among family members, and you write about it, you must be prepared for the inevitable nastiness of those who were not fortunate enough to have had that type of experience. That is what I find among these reviews. People who had unhappy childdhoods invariably have to trash those who did. Tim Russert has told a loving, heartwarming, funny, inspiring account of his childhood, that happens to mirror that of thousands of other baby boomers. It has nothing to do with politics, with the author's job, etc. This book should serve an example of what parents should be doing today; putting their kids and their kids needs first among all things. Also, the guy who described Tim's father as working 95 hours a week and spending half his paycheck on beer is dead wrong. Tim Russert specifically says that he is thank ful that his father WAS NOT one of those father who drank half his paycheck.
It's a good book, easy to read and should serve as an example to all. |
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Review Summary: Stop judging a personal story with a political bias... |
Date: 2004-06-12 |
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Details: What a great tribute to a Dad ,fatherhood and the family.
It's a shame the negative reviewers aren't as objective as
Russert Jr. is on his show. Stop judging a very personal story
with a political bias.
The book is a positive look BACK including the memories
compiled by a clever, idealistic and optimistic boy from 1950's
Buffalo NY. His memories are upbeat because he was upbeat.
What a wonderful gift for his family to share and for us to
enjoy observing, second hand. I can watch prime time TV if
I want to focus on the negative or dysfunction.
As for the politics of media...
I grew up with the tradition of news people speaking the facts
of the news. I don't care what Dan Rather or Brokaw vote for
or think about a particular political party. Just give me the news,
including both sides , and I will decide for myself. Russert Jr.
is the only news man who is objective. He doesn't make it,
invent it or prejudice it.He reports it.
That's a lesson well learned.Read the book.
I sent a copy to my Dad and my kids for Father's day. |
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Review Summary: excellent read! |
Date: 2006-03-04 |
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Details: If you lived through the 50's and 60's think it would been even more meaningful. It does tug at the heartstrings though. More than once I had to stop because of the tears. I wish I could have been as lucky to have the realtionship with my father. A quick, easy and lighthearted read. |
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Review Summary: TJR's Legacy of Life |
Date: 2008-06-16 |
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Details: Just purchased a copy of Tim's book on Big Russ and lessons on life after spending much of this past weekend viewing his tributes on MSNBC. I'm purchasing this book to have as a memoir of how to live life and achieve the ultimate here on earth, which is a legacy. Not just any legacy, but one enriched with touching others both near and far. While Tim was the gold standard of journalists, he's the elite standard as a human being. My father had a similar untimely death at a similar age, and viewing Tim's personal story, relationships, and family bonds has made this a personal must read for me. Tim Russert made all of us feel that he was one of us, which is why the political news scene and that bond of trust and credibility will be so sorely missed. Tim, thanks for your boyish enthusiasm, every-man sensibility, and good old fashioned faith and adherence to living a life with values.
Tim, thanks for laying this book down for all of us. Your legacy is secure. |
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Review Summary: great story by a good man |
Date: 2008-06-16 |
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Details: I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Tim Russert. Obviously I didnt know him on a personal basis, only through the media. But he made each and every one of us feel he was our best friend. I saw a man who was deeply religious, sweet, good, loving of his country and a great father, husband and friend. You could tell how important family was to him and this book only solidifies the obvious. Warm and touching, it is a great read. Not just for father's, but for everyone. You were bigger then life. Thank you Tim, you will be sorely missed. |
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