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Anonymous
Posted May 9, 2009
back in time with the russerts
excellent warm read; took me back to the way it used to be; gifted all my children with this book
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MpsArk
Posted February 16, 2009
I thought the title was appropriate and a clever hint about their lives together.
This book brought back many memories of my childhood and my relationship with my Daddy, who is now deceased. Tim wrote vivid descriptions of Buffalo, which brought back pleasant memories of my childhood in a small town in Arkansas.
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It's especially more meaningful to be able to hear Tim's voice again since his untimely death only leaves us with tapes of him and our memories of him. -
NicoleMarieKH
Posted February 9, 2009
A must read/listen to...heart warming
A touching insight into the Love of a Family, sweet and touching.
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HiLighter
Posted February 9, 2009
Old School
Old fashioned values that are timely today. Was going to buy the book when Tim was alive, wanted to read it even more after he passed away. I really admired him and love "Big Russ". Well worth the time and fun reading about all the folks he met in his very public line of work.
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Posted January 4, 2009
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Wonderfully Heartwarming and Reaffirming
I was always a fan of Tim Russert, and have been greatly saddened by his passing earlier this year. Much too soon for a man with so much to give. I bought this book for my Mom when it first came out and she loved it. I lost her last year and cried when I read what I had written inside when I gave it to her for Christmas in 2004. Reading this book brought tears to my eyes several times, however it is actually a very uplifting book, written in the language he spoke, for the "every man". His tremendous love for his father Russ and his son Luke are apparent, as is his respect for his Dad and those who had big impacts on his life. There's not a boring word inside this wonderful book. Tim touches on his youth, his faith, some of his politics, but mostly how Big Russ formed his very being and who he was as a man, and what he wanted to pass along to his son Luke. The last pages were inspiring, yet told a story that turned out to be his own. Enjoy those we love for however long we have them. We wouldn't turn away the chance to have them in our lives no matter how long or short that may be. Turned out to be prophetic words, indeed. A great read for anyone. I loved it.
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Anonymous
Posted July 9, 2008
A reviewer
I just finished reading it yesterday. From the book, I could sense the author is a beautiful person. He loves life, and appreciates his father, friends, colleagues, and almost everyone who was helpful to him. After reading the book, you will have a wonderful and warm feeling. I recommend this book to everyone!
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Anonymous
Posted June 28, 2008
A Must Read!
This book is an outstanding portrait of humanity, a story of life and growing up in a capsule of time that should stand as a model for integrity, character, respect and dignity. Both Tim Russerts are men to be emulated with respect to their character qualities. To have shared friendship in life with either of these was surely a blessing and as I read this book, I found myself wanting desperately to know these lovely people. Thank you, Tim Russert! Tim says 'You gotta eat.' I say, 'You gotta read this book!'
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Anonymous
Posted June 15, 2008
Tim Russert 1950-2008
I have not read this book. I went to B&N online to order it because Tim Russert passed away suddenly on June 13, 2008. I read through the 20 reviews and was completely dismayed when I read the very last review which is critical and unkind. I could have never written such a poignant novel about my father while he was still living. My dad died of cancer 3 years ago and leading up to his funeral, my human nature was to focus on the imperfections of my childhood. I had a great deal of regret after the funeral when I realized how much time I had spent grumbling about life's circumstances rather than embracing the hundreds of irreplaceable moments. HOW AMAZING that it didn't take his father's death for Tim to pen these endearing memories. God Bless Luke and Big Russ as they seek to live a joyful life with the huge void Tim Russert left behind.
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Anonymous
Posted October 22, 2006
Ode to Me
Yes this is a well written book. And yes, I am a Tim Russert fan. But after reading halfway through this piece of puffery, my fan-ship is much diminished. There is little of substance here ... and certainly nothing that could not have fit into a two-page essay. Between the rose-colored glasses (were the Russerts ALWAYS perfect? Did that little scamp Tim do NOTHING worse than write on a Nun's whimple?), the repetition, and the overwhelming ego (even if it is a family-oriented ego), I tossed this across the room at around page 150. My advice: Get your Russert fix from 'Meet the Press ' do not waste your money on the book.
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Anonymous
Posted June 11, 2006
Fantastic!
I always try to watch Tim Russert on 'Meet the Press' every Sunday morning before church and I have always admired his sincerity, knowledge and honesty on the show. So, when I heard about his first book, I had to read it. To say I loved 'Big Russ and Me,' is an understatement. When, I heard him describe his second book, I knew I had to read that also. I bought it immediately and could not put it down for 2 days I read it almost non-stop. It is one of the most heart warming books that I have ever read. It makes you recall so many memories about your own Father. I was extremely lucky as I had a wonderful, happy, hard working Father who valued his wife and children above all else. He passed away 20 years ago but Tim's book brought back many wonderful memories. It is a great book. Thank you again, Tim.
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Anonymous
Posted May 18, 2006
As Good A Book As Ever Has Been Written
As a retired educator with over thirty years experience and as a parent I do not believe I have ever read a book more down to earth or containing more common sense than BIG RUSS & ME. Tim Russert's words about education and parenting should be a model for us all. 'There's nothing worse than disappointing your parents and nothing better than making them proud.' 'I believe that parents of my generation have often failed out kids. We are so eager to be understanding and sympathetic that we end up being too lenient, even as we further undermine the already diminished authority of teachers, coaches, and principals.' 'After a few months of working in the trenches as a substitute teacher to earn money to go to law school, my respect for the teaching profession and the challenges it confronts soared even higher.' His words about the wisest commencement speech he ever heard in all of fifteen words: 'The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up' is so true. If those today who are responsible for the spending of billions on programs such as NCLB and High Stakes Testing, which in theory are fine but with no chance of being attained, used common sense and Tim's words about education and parenting this country would be far better off and no where near as far in debt. We should all be thankful for Tim's and his Dad's words of wisdom. They don't come any better. I gave this book a rating of five only because there are none higher.
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Anonymous
Posted May 22, 2005
Chapter about high school is a must read for all
Like Tim, I graduated from Canisius HS in 1968 and can vouch for everything Tim said in that chapter. That chapter should be a must read for everyone. Not only is it very funny, but Russert makes a very good point. Discipline back then was much stricter than it is in today's schools, and education was proportionately better. The US had the best educational system in the world then, now it certainly does not. Since graduating from Canisius I have enjoyed my careers as computer scientist and published author. I may not have liked all the discipline at the time, but it helped me to focus and step up to the best of my abilities. Thanks for a good book, Tim.
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Anonymous
Posted December 16, 2004
Father & Son!!
What a wonderful story of a relationship between a son and his dad. It is very heartwarming and I reccommend it to all!
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Anonymous
Posted November 21, 2004
One of the BEST fall reads
Watching Meet the Press will never be the same again after this glimpse into the heart and soul of Tim Russert. Exceptionally well written.
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Anonymous
Posted September 28, 2004
Boring
I wanted to read a book about a father son relationship, not a saccharin news autobiography. I read it for my book club, but would have otherwise closed the book during the first half. If I wanted to read Chicken Soup for the Middle Age Soul, I could have picked up dozens of other books. Keep to TV where you shine Tim.
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Anonymous
Posted July 20, 2004
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
Remembering a time when FAMILY was central to your life, and learning how to truly 'live,' is what I took from this book. Tim Russert is a genuine decent human being. The apple doesn't fall to far from the tree.
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Anonymous
Posted August 19, 2004
A must read for the youth of today.............
I loved the book, and half way through I realized it should be picked up by high school english teachers. They should give it to their students as a 'must read'. Todays young people have no clue about rules and responsibilities, or family life.
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Anonymous
Posted May 27, 2004
The Jesuits would be proud!
This book while unique to Mr. Russert's experience captures the essence of the father-son relationship from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. His story speaks to all of us sons about the often understated greatness of our fathers! Go BILLS!!!
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Anonymous
Posted May 26, 2004
A real tribute to his dad
Tim Russert gets it! This is a beautifully written book.
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Anonymous
Posted June 23, 2004
Take Me Home Again
This is one book you cannot help but enjoy. It is personal, funny, page after page enjoyable. I sometimes was laughing out loud and at other times I could feel the burning of my eyes as I remembered my own up bringing with my father. This is one of those books you can read on and on because its just like talking with the two. Mixing this with the memories can't be beat.
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