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Good Day!: The Paul Harvey Story

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REGNERY/GATEWAY, May 16, 2011 - Biography & Autobiography - 289 pages
Good Day!, the critically-acclaimed biography about the legendary Paul Harvey, is now in paperback! In this heartwarming book, author Paul J. Batura tells the all-American story of one of the best-known radio voices in history. From his humble beginnings to his unparalleled career of more than 50 years with ABC radio, Paul Harvey narrated America's story day by day, through wars and peace, through the threat of communism and the crumbling of old colonial powers, through consumer booms and eventual busts. InGood Day!, you'll follow,

* How he became "Paul Harvey"
* The remarkable adversity he confronted in his early years
* How he revolutionized the radio industry with his wife, Evelyn
* How a president wanted to "roast" him "good"
* How he was nearly jailed for pursuing a scoop

Uplifting and inspirational,Good Day!is a colorful biography of the radio pioneer-turned-legend whose guiding light saw the country through dark times. Whether he was covering racial tensions, terrorist attacks, or which vitamins to take, Paul Harvey articulated the American experience for average people making their way in a world too large for quick comprehension. Harvey brought them that world "in dime store words," with a sense of optimism and faith, and with a deep love for America. Here is Harvey's story, the rest of the story, as he would tell it himself.

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User Review  - John J. - Goodreads

I especially liked the excerpts from Paul's broadcasts! Reading his words, I could hear his voice again. I had listened to Paul Harvey for decades but I never knew him as well as I do now, having read ... Read full review

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User Review  - Jeanie - Goodreads

A man of true character Paul Harvey! I loved listening to him; his wisdom, his distingushed voice and his love for country and God. Batura tells of some interesting facts some that may surprise you ... Read full review

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About the author (2011)

Paul J. Batura is an author and researcher who serves as a special aide to National Radio Hall of Fame host Dr. James C. Dobson of Focus on the Family. A native of New York, Batura has worked at Long Island's Newsday and legendary talk-radio station WOR. A student of radio and a veteran of 60 marathons, he now lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Julie and their son Riley Hamilton. You can reach him at Paul@PaulBatura.com.

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