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Mack to the Rescue (One-eyed Mack #7)
by
Jim Lehrer
A new One-Eyed Mack novel takes on the politics of Middle AmericaWhen hes race takes a particularly ugly turn.Rife with Oklahoma-isms and brimming with memorable characters, this is political satire at its best, employing ironic twists and sharp dialogue to poke fun at government foibles. Inventive and hilarious, it demonstrates once again that Lehrer knows Middle America ...more
Hardcover, 216 pages
Published
April 15th 2008
by University of Oklahoma Press
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I've heard of these books before, but never gotten my hands on one. I was expecting an insider's novel about DC, but instead got the story of a decidedly outsider mid-level politico with good ethics and a sharp wit. Quick, pleasingly told and oddly wistful for a different kind of politics.
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Filled with over the top characters (that seem slightly familiar), Mack to the Rescue was a delight! Mack in this case is the Lt. Governor of Oklahoma. The Gov. continually comes up with hare-brained schemes, but his latest is a doozy! "Buffalo" Joe Hayman, a.k.a. "Chip", wants to privatize the entire government of OK, they only 2 state officials left will be himself and a secretary. Can Mack save the state, will he even want to? You must read and find out for yourself. If yo...more
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the lastest of the One-eyed Mack series...not up to the others, but enjoyable none the less.
Just a silly fun no brainer my attorney friend Constance recommend
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James Charles Lehrer is an American journalist and the news anchor for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS, known for his role as a frequent debate moderator during elections. Lehrer is an author of non-fiction and fiction, drawing from his experiences and interests in history and politics.
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