A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity

A Memoir

By: Bill O'Reilly

Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

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 best-selling author.

Listeners 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.

©2008 Bill O'Reilly (P)2008 Random House Audio

Fabulous writer!

Great stories about his neighborhood and growing up in this (kinder gentler) environment. Found myself wanting to know more. Easy to see how most conservatives could relate. Most of us had similar backgrounds. Pinging my interest all the way!

Very Funny-Inspring too.

What made the experience of listening to A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity the most enjoyable?

I suppose if you grew up in the 60's you can relate to a number of his experiences. He was certianly not coddled, had to make it on his own. So in this way it was uplifting to see someone who works at life, thinks and keeps a cool head, can make it. Very much the American Dream, I think.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed alot listening to this book. I feel sorry for the sisters who taught him in school but he got it back when he became a school teacher.

Any additional comments?

A pleasure to listen to-I will likely listen to it again, like a video you keep watching over and over.

Inspiring book for today's issues.

Bill presents his straight forward and common sense method of decision making and interactions with others. We need this kind of logic in the chaos of today's environment.

Absolutely Great Listen

I truly enjoyed listening to this book. I plan on playing it for my three boys a chunk at a time because I think there are some great life lessons in this book.

Entertaining!

This is primarily recollections, only lightly touching on controversial issues of today. It is light and fun and very entertainingly read by the author. Worth your time and money if you enjoy the "bold fresh" gentleman.

Looking in the Mirror

Would you listen to A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity again? Why?

Yes, in fact I have, it was like looking in a mirror, brought back great memories of the good old days with my dear friends some still living and some now gone. It also provided some great insight into Bill's old fashion values where they came from and why they are important!

Bill was a scrapper and speaks for the silent majority of middle class Americans and their families. It empowers those who have felt powerless for quite some time. Thanks Bill I am getting involved.

What did you like best about this story?

Going back in time, we were not so different, how times have changed? It was extremely insightful.

Which scene was your favorite?

Daily life in the hood, it was clean, pure and most of all a blast! I loved it and would go back and do it all over again. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane Bill!

Bold and Great

One of the BEST books ever! A must read !

honestly interesting and all that jazz

successful, interesting baby boomer who is spot on regarding common sense in most topics. brutally honest and opinionated. personal love life...who knows. would like to hear a book on that. really enjoyed.

Entertaining...not great but good

Good stories if you're a boomer.

Didn't quite make the culture divide

Never having heard of this man before but intrigued by the promos and reviews, I naively bought this book. Such outrageous and politically incorrect views would not last long in Australia - we call then 'shock jocks'!

But there was something (a bit akin to to moths response to light) that kept me listening to the bitter and almost histronic end. Maybe the unintentional insight into American culture and values???

Bill O'Reilly's narration was woeful, irritating and condescending - but then again it added insight to the whole issue of how did he get to be like he is!! Is he really the reflection of working class america he claims to be? I sincerely hope NOT!!!