tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post2123332355845703345..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck: A ReviewArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63471380990267682842011-01-24T12:12:09.346-08:002011-01-24T12:12:09.346-08:00Great to read a review like this of a book by Beck...Great to read a review like this of a book by Beck. Generally, I steer clear of celebrity books since it seems as though it is the name that got the work published, not the quality. I'm thinking I'll stay away from it since it unfortunately sounds like that's what happened with this one. Thanks for the review, Lee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37410123560224578062011-01-23T09:42:56.158-08:002011-01-23T09:42:56.158-08:00Lily -- I agree that I wouldn't buy a book jus...Lily -- I agree that I wouldn't buy a book just because it was by a celebrity, but I might if I had a real interest in what they were writing about. For example, the last celebrity book that I purchased was Steve Martin's autobiography because I appreciate his work as an artist, I am interested in his rise to stardom, and I felt a connection to his life story to my own life--it was a very enjoyable book. I've been curious about the "tell-all" books but it's been years since I actually purchased or even read one.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57019872805416112072011-01-23T08:54:14.967-08:002011-01-23T08:54:14.967-08:00I don't think I'd spend money on any book ...I don't think I'd spend money on any book written by a celebrity. I'd be more apt to read this one than Snooki's... lol But no, I don't buy books based on how famous the author is. It's sad that so many become best-sellers just based upon that.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56620523030686666492011-01-21T21:57:43.422-08:002011-01-21T21:57:43.422-08:00Hilary -- I like to find some good in most everyth...Hilary -- I like to find some good in most everything, especially if someone made an effort to create it. If you want to know the device see Stephen T McCarthy's comment above.<br /><br />Ginny -- Don't really look at children's books much anymore, but now with 2 grandchildren I might need to start again.<br /><br />Talli -- It was not really a depressing book in the end, but kind of inspiring I guess.<br /><br />K.M. -- This book is schmaltz with a good message kind of like Dicken's <i>Christmas Carol</i>.<br /><br />M Pax -- I read Martin's autobiography and it was very good. He's a smart guy.<br /><br />Yvonne -- There will definitely be another A to Z, but be sure to see the announcement because there's more.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47865630715860321682011-01-21T12:49:36.213-08:002011-01-21T12:49:36.213-08:00Thanks for the visit and kind comforting words,
It...Thanks for the visit and kind comforting words,<br />It made me feel a whole lot better, Now if you see in the American headlines about a lady going down a slide waving a tambourine you'll know who it is.<br /><br />Could the announcement be another A to Z?????????<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26803483941569196962011-01-21T12:09:14.224-08:002011-01-21T12:09:14.224-08:00There are plenty of books penned by celebrities th...There are plenty of books penned by celebrities that otherwise never would have seen the light of day. Steve Martin is a pretty good writer though.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1643839001039011632011-01-21T09:09:15.187-08:002011-01-21T09:09:15.187-08:00Thanks for the review! I don't generally read ...Thanks for the review! I don't generally read Christmas stories, just because I tend to find them too schmaltzy. But I love the lesson kernel wrapped up in this one's premise: A gift's worth isn't dependent on the receiver, but rather the giver.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70327725362368680092011-01-21T08:47:35.806-08:002011-01-21T08:47:35.806-08:00I haven't heard of it and I probably won't...I haven't heard of it and I probably won't read it. Things like this depress me!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85122487233006227402011-01-21T06:51:48.556-08:002011-01-21T06:51:48.556-08:00Hmmm, won't be picking this book up anytime so...Hmmm, won't be picking this book up anytime soon. I can say for sure that there are plenty of books that celebritys have written that don't deserve the attention they get. However, I do know a few celebrities that have written really good children's books (and I don't even have kids!). Check out Jamie Lee Curtis and her series of children's books if you have any little people who need a good read!Ginny the Sock Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655059357754788626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8978885222349211612011-01-21T01:16:52.891-08:002011-01-21T01:16:52.891-08:00Hi Lee .. this was very interesting to see how you...Hi Lee .. this was very interesting to see how you managed to write a review, which was ok, yet wasn't desperately complementary .. and I'm sure your comment about the book never seeing the light of day but for a celebrity is right.<br /><br />Love to know the device though! If I see the book .. I'll have to look at the end! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56544241352453703442011-01-20T21:31:43.617-08:002011-01-20T21:31:43.617-08:00Jules--- I like your outlook on the possibilities...Jules--- I like your outlook on the possibilities success for another might open doors for others. It does happen.<br /><br />Mary -- He might like to save the world with a sweater, but I don't think that's the point of this book.<br /><br />Anita -- I would shamelessyly do it. It's just another way to advertise.<br /><br />Shannon -- A lot of people really have liked it.<br /><br />lora96 -- Thank you for your comment.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84308024111888811472011-01-20T20:41:42.501-08:002011-01-20T20:41:42.501-08:00It is highly unlikely that I would read anything b...It is highly unlikely that I would read anything by the popular but polarizing Mr. Beck but I enjoyed reading your review. It was nicely unbiased. I think it sounds a bit didactic but he would hardly be the first to use an anvil with his moral lesson.lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48416986156966603102011-01-20T18:05:55.069-08:002011-01-20T18:05:55.069-08:00I haven't read it but it does sound interestin...I haven't read it but it does sound interesting.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456068019298922261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85772923272480006042011-01-20T17:57:31.695-08:002011-01-20T17:57:31.695-08:00Can't say I blame celebrities for capitalizing...Can't say I blame celebrities for capitalizing on their fame; especially the ones that lasts only 15 minutes. :)<br /><br />Good review. It gives us a good feel for whether we'd like it or not.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22909404015882217742011-01-20T15:18:17.563-08:002011-01-20T15:18:17.563-08:00Don't think I'll be reading this unless it...Don't think I'll be reading this unless it;s in a waiting room somewhere.<br />At least he isn't saving the world with a sweater.......is he?Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31854942404737845822011-01-20T13:18:09.975-08:002011-01-20T13:18:09.975-08:00Oh Yes, Martina the tennis player. Not only was it...Oh Yes, Martina the tennis player. Not only was it written bad, it jumped in time so often you just stayed lost.<br /><br />All we can hope for is that the money they make from that book will allow one of us to be published :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33939151644970762602011-01-20T11:38:34.785-08:002011-01-20T11:38:34.785-08:00Chris -- I'm sure there are celebs who have wr...Chris -- I'm sure there are celebs who have written something good, but offhand none come to mind.<br /><br />StMc -- Okay, I won't be the one to tell you that. I wouldn't want to spoil it for when you read it which I know you will since you are such a huge Glenn Beck fan. And you won't be losing any pennies with that bet.<br /><br />Golden Eagle -- I don't mind moral messages either if they are subtle. I want to think for myself.<br /><br />Raquel -- Thank you for that assessment of this review.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71197361414648085202011-01-20T11:19:46.292-08:002011-01-20T11:19:46.292-08:00Very even-handed review. You were fair and clear. ...Very even-handed review. You were fair and clear. <br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47508183222606595962011-01-20T10:32:53.819-08:002011-01-20T10:32:53.819-08:00I've never read The Christmas Sweater. It does...I've never read <i>The Christmas Sweater</i>. It doesn't really sound like my cup of tea--if a book has a moral message, I like it when it's subtle instead of being hammered with it. Thank you for the review, though!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61982952844190070192011-01-20T10:15:24.728-08:002011-01-20T10:15:24.728-08:00>>.....this book uses a plot device that I&#...<i>>>.....this book uses a plot device that I've always felt was gimmicky and a no-no for most credible works of fiction.</i><br /><br />PLEASE don't tell me that everything was revealed at the end to have been a dream! Please don't tell me THAT!<br /><br />Gee, I wonder what this big upcoming announcement might be. I'll bet every penny I have that it has to do with April more than it has to do with February.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39576385362130383112011-01-20T09:42:31.205-08:002011-01-20T09:42:31.205-08:00I can't think of a book by a celeb that got cr...I can't think of a book by a celeb that got credit and didn't get more credit than deserved.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55880835634077073892011-01-20T08:42:12.129-08:002011-01-20T08:42:12.129-08:00Diana -- For what it was the book was very good an...Diana -- For what it was the book was very good and an enjoyable read--I didn't feel like I wasted my time by reading it. A signed copy would be nice to own. Actually the book would make a wonderful Christmas gift to someone who enjoys reading.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77203460272030731182011-01-20T08:31:10.534-08:002011-01-20T08:31:10.534-08:00I did read it and thought it very good, not the be...I did read it and thought it very good, not the best I've ever read but enjoyable none the less! I don't even watch Glenn Beck or listen to him so I had no particular expectations about it. <br />It was a gift to me, signed by Glenn Beck and I liked it! Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63229856582345723512011-01-20T08:24:42.267-08:002011-01-20T08:24:42.267-08:00Geoff -- I've never made anything for my child...Geoff -- I've never made anything for my children that I can recall, but I'm not really very handy. I do think the message of the book is very nice and something that we should all think about.<br /><br />Yvonne -- Now I guess I'd like to know what you think the announcement will be. But February won't be involved.<br /><br />Liza -- Well it is a book that is all about family and if you happen to see it on a shelf and have a few hours, by all means read it.<br /><br />Gregg -- The page will be changing more soon. You would probably appreciate the message in this book.<br /><br />Dezmond -- I'm not sure that I'd call this story "festive", but it is about Christmas and good personal values.<br /><br />Bernie -- I know a lot of people have read this and loved it. I enjoyed it as well, but I wouldn't classify it as any great literature. I didn't see it as a waste of my time either.<br /><br />AlexNYC -- Since I don't watch much TV, I don't make time for Glenn Beck. However if I did watch a good bit more, his show is one that I might be apt to watch. I do like the way he presents things and I like his subject matter.<br /><br />Stephen Tremp -- I don't know how much of this book Beck wrote himself, but there is a video that shows him with a panel who are helping to put together the show for <i>The Christmas Sweater</i>. Maybe that was also how he polished this book. I think Beck is probably capable of writing a book though.<br /><br />Alex C. -- This book does have some value and it is readable--not celebrity trash by any means.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21903202091373303982011-01-20T08:07:25.865-08:002011-01-20T08:07:25.865-08:00I've not read it, but it sounds superior to mo...I've not read it, but it sounds superior to most celebrity book trash.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com