Keep It Pithy: Useful Observations in a Tough World

Bill O'Reilly

Crown, May 7, 2013 - Political Science - 160 pages

From the bestselling author of Killing Lincoln and host of Fox News' top show The O'Reilly Factor, the best of Bill O’Reilly’s provocative writing—reflecting his ideas, wisdom, and core values

Bill O’Reilly is one of the most recognized and talked-about journalists of our time. With an unparalleled track record as an author and with the #1-rated Fox News show, The O’Reilly Factor, O’Reilly has become a veritable institution of political insight and keen advice. In Keep It Pithy, O’Reilly offers a classic collection of the most memorable writings from his bestselling books, and looks back at how his opinions and ideas have been proven right or wrong by the passage of time. With his trademark candor and no-nonsense approach, each chapter focuses on a core theme as it gathers O’Reilly’s thoughts on the most compelling issues of our time and provides readers an illuminating guide to the American cultural landscape.
 
A spirited and personal book, Keep It Pithy is the perfect addition to an O’Reilly fan’s library, or the best introduction for the few left uninitiated.

Contents

• ONE: 3
• TWO: 17
• THREE: 23
• FOUR: 33
• FIVE: 49
• SIX: 57
• SEVEN: 63
• EIGHT: 85
• NINE: 97
• TEN: 113
• ELEVEN: 137
• Photo Credits: 143

About the author

For more than 13 years Bill O'Reilly has presided over The O'Reilly Factor on the FOX News Channel. O’Reilly is a three-time Emmy Award winner as well as the recipient of a Governor's Award from the Boston/New England chapter of the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Before becoming executive producer and anchor of The Factor, he served as national correspondent for ABC News and as anchor of the nationally syndicated news magazine program Inside Edition. He is the author of numerous mega-bestsellers, and in total, more than 5 million copies of his books are in circulation. He holds master's degrees from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Boston University. Asked about his proudest professional achievement Bill has said, "The millions of dollars we are able to give to charity."

Bibliographic information

• Title: Keep It Pithy: Useful Observations in a Tough World
• Author: Bill O'Reilly
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Crown, 2013
• ISBN: 038534662X, 9780385346627
• Length: 160 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / Commentary & Opinion; Political Science / Essays; Social Science / Popular Culture