Reality Check: The Unreported Good News About America | 
 enlarge | Authors: Dennis Keegan, David West
Publisher: Regnery Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 145405
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 245
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 1596985607
Dewey Decimal Number: 330.973
EAN: 9781596985605
ASIN: 1596985607
Publication Date: August 19, 2008
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Streaming headlines, round-the-clock broadcasts--we live in a world of twenty-four hour news. But lately, most of what we read and hear is either negative, biased, or both. Cutting through the gloomy reports and liberal slant are Dennis Keegan and David West with their brand new book, Reality Check: The Unreported Good News About America. Contrary to what the cynical reporters and politicians say, Keegan and West prove that America is still a shining city on a hill, with a low unemployment rate, high GDP, and enviable democracy. These are not opinions, but facts--based on statistics that the media isn't reporting because of political agendas, industry competition, and limited resources. In Reality Check, Keegan and West cut through the bias and spin to reveal: * How our twenty-four hour news culture gives us more inaccurate information, not less
* Why the U.S. economy is doing better than we realize * Why the recent rhetoric and politics of change may do more harm than good In this age of information saturation, the need to question and critically think about what we're reading and hearing is more important than ever. In Reality Check, Keegan and West show us how to be discerning consumers and why the news about America is much better than the media would have you believe.
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A Necessary Book December 1, 2008
Bruce R. Tuomala (Fairfield, Connecticut)
The way to right thinking about anything is through critical analysis and reasoning, looking at all sides without pre-conceived notions. The authors of Reality Check have taken that approach, and it is an excellent read. By focusing on facts rather than perceptions, and weighing ideas against each other, they have provided a refreshing contrast to conventional thinking and misconceptions regarding the important political, economic and social issues of the day. While America has its challenges, and things are obviously worse than when the book was published earlier this year, it remains the best place on earth in terms of freedom and political/economic opportunity, as the authors clearly show.
If nothing else, this book will expand your thinking and worldview about things that matter, while providing a refreshing contrast to the distortions of the media. I highly recommend it.
Must read October 31, 2008
Cliff Marticorena (L.A., Ca.)
Still reading but great info. so far. Worth reading if you want to really understand how it all works and be able to debate these hot topics with some facts.
Truth Will Out! August 29, 2008
William E. Haynes (Los Angeles CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In a time when the availability of an unprecedented number of sources does not assure accuracy of information, this fully documented and comprehensive coverage of the key issues bearing upon the state of our Union, fills a crying need.
The quality, timeliness and pertinence of this report makes it a must read for all who seek to cut through the morass of politically biased reporting.
You really owe it to yourself to read this book before you choose your candidates this fall.
Truth IS Important August 28, 2008
Susan Sheesley (East Kingston, NH)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Reality Check is a very important book for everyone in this country to read. It does a thorough job of counterbalancing the mythes and lies that are so commonly put forward daily in the news.
As well,it is informational and easily readable for anyone who wants to understand basic economics and how they relate to our personal world. Reality Check is definitely worth the time it takes to read!
A refreshing perspective August 23, 2008
Esther E. West (Fremont, NH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book contains information that doesn't seem to be available any place else. It takes a look at the facts on which present day current events are based, and reports the information in an understandable form. So much of the news that is being reported now is based on emotion and feelings that it is difficult for the average person to sift through it all and know what the facts really are. I would recommend that you would read this book if you are interested in knowing how we got where we are as a country and how you can respond with integrity.
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