Dr. Michael Savage is a multimedia icon in the conservative movement. The Telegraph in the U.K. ranked him as one of the most influential conservatives in the United States, and with 10 million weekly listeners, the Berkeley Ph.D. is the third most listened to conservative talk show host. Recently featured in The New Yorker and Playboy, Dr. Savage is the author of many books, including the political thriller Abuse of Power and four New York Times bestsellers. His media presence and profile earned him the coveted Freedom of Speech Award from Talkers magazine in 2007.
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Dr. Savage holds a master's degree in medical botany and a second in medical anthropology. Additionally, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in epidemiology and nutrition sciences. He is an ardent conservationist, is dedicated to his family, and is a proud patriot of his country.
I had from time to time listened to Mr. Savage's radio show when I lived in Chi.... What makes him so much better than the regular talk show host is that he has the most amazing stories to regale from his childhood.... This book encompasses a good slew of them, each with their own lesson to take away. A very enjoyable read regardless of your political persuasion.
We are the stories we tell. Our personalities are the sum of our influences. These are his stories. They shaped his life. I found most of stories enjoyable to read, although I can not relate to many of them. He grew up in a different America during a different time. It's kind of written the way he speaks, which adds to the entertainment value. It's a quick read, and of course there are valueable lessons to be learned on the pages within. It's just not his best work