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| View Larger Image | Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know is Wrong
by John Stossel
| | List Price: | $14.95 |  | | 11 New starting at: | $4.00 | | 13 Used starting at: | $3.99 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 163468 | | Studio: | Hyperion | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 320 | | Publication Date: | May 01, 2007 | | Publisher: | Hyperion |
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A mericas favorite investigative reporter, John Stossel, tackles our favorite myths in his characteristic style and challenges us to look at life differently. Myths and Misconceptions covered in the book include: lIs the media unbiased? lAre our schools helping or hurting our kids? lDo singles have a better sex life than married people? lDo we have less free time than we used to? lIs outsourcing bad for American workers? lSuburban sprawl is ruining America. lMoney makes people happier. lThe world is too crowded. lWere drowning in garbage. lProfiteering is evil. lSweatshops exploit people. John Stossel takes on these and many more misconceptions, misunderstandings, and plain old stupidity in this collection that will offer much to love for Give Me a Break fans, and show everyone why conventional wisdomeconomic, political, or socialis often wrong. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 236 reviews)
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Propaganda 
I don't know anything about Stossel. The book looked intriguing.
But I got so angry reading this book, I threw it out 1/4 of the way through it--recycled it--rather than inflict it on any one else.
I've read hundreds of informational fact/trivia books like this, so when I say this was full of misinformation, I know whereof I speak.
But worse, it was infused throughout, covertly, with right wing propaganda. Is Stossel a right wing bonkjob? That's my take away from this book.
Unless you like to be fed lies, pap and ideology, stay away from this one.
June 30, 2008 | |
This book has its charms, and its flaws. 
When I heard that John Stossel had come out with a book I figured that it would inevitably be a good one. Boy was I really wrong. The idea that he goes around breaking down myths is awesome. His problem is that he decides to waddle his way in to politics. That's where the bleeding begins. It finally releases when he tries to convert the reader in to a libertarian. Which is a shame becuase it was well on its way to 4-5 stars.
June 11, 2008 | |
Should Be Required Reading 
This book should be required reading. Thank you, Johnl, for having the guts to tell it like it is, and point out all of the unbelievable idiocy out there. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like you out there.
May 07, 2008 | |
He really makes you think!
I couldn't put this book down. It is very interesting, he makes a lot of sense. I have re-read it many times and every time I see something I didn't see before. Great book!
April 06, 2008 | |
A good light read 
There wasn't much new in this book, however Stossel gets you thinking about the world around you.
This is a good light read. Most of the myths are covered in less than 2 pages, so it's easy to read for few minutes & put it down til another time.
If you are looking for something w/ strong substance, this probably is not the book for you since he oversimplifies things.
March 16, 2008 | |
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