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Title: The World of Mike Royko by Doug Moe, John Kass ISBN: 0-299-16540-X Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press Pub. Date: October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.71 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: OK book, decent biography of Mike Royko
Comment: The book gives glimpses of his personal life, his upbringing, along with his professional life as a journalist for the Daily News, Sun Times, and finally the Tribune. I have read the Tribune for many years but never did read Royko's columns. I read this book to get an idea of why he was such a revered journalist.
I found that the book had some great stories in it and overall it was an enjoyable read, but I did not emerge as impressed with Mike Royko as I thought I would be. A good book for a nice overview for someone trying to figure who Mike Royko was. If you are not interested in learning about Royko this book will bore you out of your mind.
Rating: 5
Summary: Slats when we need him the most.
Comment: My oldest son,now in his thirties,greatly suprised me earlier this year when he responded to my question of what book had the most impact on him when he was growing up.He said it was more than just a book;it was the columns of Mike Royko,particularly those describing the views of Slats Grubnick."They countered all the dining room table"liberalisms"you and mom always were urging on me".While Slats and his creator,Royko,are no longer with us to directly influence my son's son on a regular basis,they are brilliantly brought back to life in this loving and honest book by Madison newspaper columnist,Doug Moe.I don't recall reading if Moe ever met Royko in person,but in this absolutely enjoyable gem,written with the cooperation of Royko's family and cohorts,Moe writes with an authority and wisdom that The Great Royko himself would love.See for yourself!As for me,I'm planning atrip to The Billy Goat tavern where I plan to hoist a few:to Slats,Royko,and Doug Moe.Thanks for the memories and inspiration.
Rating: 5
Summary: It's about time..........
Comment: This book is a wonderful look at one of the great journalists of the 20th century. Whether you are a long time fan of Royko or are just curious about who he was and why his writing had such an impact on readers, you are in for a great read. The photos and text work very well together as Doug Moe masterfully takes you from the humble beginnings of Royko's life down through the years to his final days as the most syndicated columnist in America. Royko's story is fascinating. He was not your typical journalism school product since he, in fact, never went to journalism school. He was a self-taught, street-smart genius who learned his craft while on the job. As this book makes clear, he quickly mastered the fundamentals of sound journalism and then went on for decades entertaining and informing us all with his great writing. The book covers the highlights as well as some of the intriguing details of how it all unfolded. I recommend you read it and pass it on to a good friend.
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Title: For the Love of Mike: More of the Best of Mike Royko by Mike Royko, Roger Ebert ISBN: 0226730735 Publisher: University of Chicago Press (Trd) Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Royko: A Life in Print by F. Richard Ciccone ISBN: 1891620517 Publisher: PublicAffairs Pub. Date: 05 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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Title: One More Time: The Best of Mike Royko by Mike Royko, Studs Terkel, Lois Wille ISBN: 0226730727 Publisher: University of Chicago Press (Trd) Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Sez Who? Sez Me by Mike Royko, Studs Terkel ISBN: 044630896X Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: December, 1983 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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Title: Like I Was Sayin'... by Mike Royko ISBN: 0525242686 Publisher: E P Dutton Pub. Date: September, 1984 List Price(USD): $39.50 |
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