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First came Theodore White's The Making of the President, 1960. Then All the President's Men. Now the searing chronicle that will forever change the way we view the man and the office...The dramatic rise and dizzying fall of Al Franken, who would become the first Jewish president of the United States.

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  • Dawn
  • Dayton, OH United States
  • 08-26-03

best of al's books.

I think this is the funniest of Franken's books. It spoofs all campaigns and politicians of recent years, but mostly it makes fun of the public. Who but American voters would consider a candidate based on a one issue platform: Rid the world of ATM fees. Having Al read the book makes it even better. I highly recommend.

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  • Gary
  • Dayton, OH, USA
  • 05-01-04

Overlooked Classic

Great satire of the presidential election process, right down to the candidate turning a non-issue (ATM fees) into an entire platform, and dirty tricksters (the fictional brother who literally bashes opponents with a 2x4). Franken's reading does add a lot to it... don't miss this one.

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Good but get the one about Fox first

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes it was pretty funny, but I liked his other book better

What other book might you compare Why Not Me? to and why?

the lying liars Which was better

What about Al Franken’s performance did you like?

You can tell he has been in comedy for a long time

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    4 out of 5 stars

Funny, but a bit long

If you could sum up Why Not Me? in three words, what would they be?

Funny, but lengthy

Who was your favorite character and why?

Otto Franken is tough to beat. I just love the idiot who never learns or changes.

What does Al Franken bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His delivery on his material makes it come alive.