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Title: Big Russ and Me: Father and Son Lessons of Life

Synopsis
Journalist Tim Russert looks back at his childhood in Buffalo, NY, in the 1950s. Raised a Catholic by parents who taught him a combination of moral values and common sense, Russert grew up in a world with marked differences from today's, and he describes it with affection, eloquence, and humor. In particular, he concentrates on his father, Tim, Sr., who came home from World War II to drive a truck and raise a family, and who has been a source of inspiration and wisdom to his son all his life--a relationship Russert has tried to establish with his own son.

Details
Series:             Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper)
Language:        English

Size
Length:        582 Pages
Weight:        1.8 Pounds
Height:         8.5 Inches
Width:          6 Inches
Thickness:    1.5 Inches



Publisher Notes
Tim Russert is perhaps the most admired man in television news. As NBC's senior vice president and Washington bureau chief, he has helped shape the way today's news is reported and analyzed. As producer and moderator of Meet the Press, he has created and sustained the longest running TV news program of all time with panache and dedication. And as the anchor of The Tim Russert Show, he has garnered a huge and growing fan base with his quick wit and straight-talking candor. And every Tim Russert fan knows that Tim's #1 hero, hands down, is his dad--Big Russ.

BIG RUSS & ME offers a charming, down-to-earth look at Russert's roots, growing up a hometown guy in working-class Buffalo in the 1950s. From the indelible bond that links him to his father, to the lessons learned from his old-fashioned Catholic upbringing, from his passion for the Buffalo Bills, to the importance of patriotism in everyday life, Russert's reflections hit the very epicenter of American values.

Rich with personal anecdotes and Russert's easygoing style and straight-talking charm, BIG RUSS & ME will be embraced by his myriad fans--and will delight dads across the country on Father's Day and for years to come.



Industry Reviews
"A largely self-effacing souvenir and a fulsome, sincere Father's Day greeting."
(3/15/2004)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Big Russ and Me: Father and Son Lessons of Life and it was written by Tim Russert. This edition of Big Russ and Me: Father and Son Lessons of Life is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is May 2004 and it has a suggested retail price of $24.95. There are 582 pages in the book and it was published by Random House Large Print. The 10 digit ISBN is 0375433570 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780375433573. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.