"Hello Americans, I'm Paul Harvey." He was the voice of an era. Millions grew up listening to Paul Harvey News and Comment and The Rest of the Story, and trusted the great man who spoke for the little guy. Good Day by Paul J. Batura follows the remarkable life of one of the founding fathers of the news media. Paul Harvey started his career during the Great Depression and narrated America's story day by day, through wars and peace, the threat of communism and the crumbling of old colonial powers, consumer booms and eventual busts. In Good Day , you'll follow, * How he became "Paul Harvey" * The remarkable adversity he confronted in his early years * How he revolutionized the radio industry with his wife, Evelyn * How a president wanted to "roast" him "good" * How he was nearly jailed for pursuing a scoop Paul J. Batura's Good Day is a colorful biography of the radio pioneer-turned-legend whose guiding light saw the country through dark times. Whether he was covering racial tensions, terrorist attacks, or which vitamins to take, Paul Harvey articulated the American experience for average people making their way in a world too large for quick comprehension. Harvey brought them that world "in dime store words," with a sense of optimism and faith, and with a deep love for America. Here is Harvey's story, the rest of the story, as he would tell it himself.
Good Day! Like you were apart of Pauls Havey's Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This books takes you right into the life of Paul Harvey. The colorful writing of Paul Batura pulls you in and makes you feel like you were experiencing the times right with Paul Harvey. I highly recommend this book to you and your family. You will not put this book down.
You won't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
While growing up, the majority of my time at the breakfast table was spent listening to Paul Harvey. I remember my imagination painting a picture of what he must look like. As I grew up, I began to wonder who he really was. Finally, I have answers to my questions. This book opened the door to a man's life I ate breakfast with every day but never knew. I couldn't put it down. Not only did I learn who Paul Harvey was, I learned a tremendous amount about the history of radio. I became nostalgic for days I never lived. Batura's writing allowed me to become connected to a generation I admire and love. Anyone who reads this book won't want it to end.
Paul Harvey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I was so glad to see this new book. I am 66 years of age and listened to Paul Harvey every day. His broadcast came on at noon. He was truly one of a kind and was a credit to broadcast journalism. He was head and shoulders above many of the best commentators of today. He not only talked about integrity in our personal lives, he was a walking example of faith, humility, and integrity. God bless his memory. I found it sad (I was not surprised) that the media outlets, print and television, said very little about his death. I found one small article buried in the front section in the Baltimore Sun. I suppose today's leftist media didn't want to be bothered with writing tributes to such a man. This book will help to keep the memory of Paul Harvey fresh in our hearts and minds. What a man!!!!!!!!!
Good Day! is a great read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I loved this book! It is not only a biography about the gentleman of radio, but it is chock full of radio history and even some U.S. history. As the Batura says, "Radio grew up with Harvey", and you will learn a lot of intersting facts about the medium while reading this biography. The author portrays Paul Harvey for the pioneer that he was, and he truly honors the broadcasting giant with this wonderful tale. If you want to know "the rest of the story", pick up "Good Day!". You will be glad you did!
'Now I know the rest of the story'
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
'Good Day'was just a delightful read.Especially after having listened to Paul Harvey all my adult life. Paul Batura brings Harvey's wisdom, creativity and incite to life!! Detail after detail opened a whole new appreciation for this news reporter. We lost a gem of a guy. And there are many ideas and creations that came from Angel. I did not want to put this book down because "I truly wanted to know the rest of the story!!"
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