Dear Readers
Thank you for your kind wishes in comments here and via email. I’m extremely flattered and encouraged by your support. I hope you find my book as interesting and entertaining as any book on international current events can be.
Happy reading!
Anthony
Unfortunately, I’ve already disappointed my publisher by being too shy about promoting this book. And true to form, instead of blathering on here about it, I’d rather cite what others have said to help you determine it’s commercial value:
I was aghast to discover that his weekly commentaries…were but a tiny sampling of his prolific writing. Separately, Anthony Hall maintains his own website, The iPINIONS Journal, on which he publishes daily commentaries on an even wider span of subjects – and each of them is written with insight, careful thought and good humour.
It is extremely difficult to sustain well-informed writing of a weekly commentary on current events in a way that educates and titillates audiences. It is well nigh impossible to do so on a daily basis. Yet, this is what Anthony has achieved. –Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador, Author (Crumbled Small)
__________________________Imagine the informed Thomas Friedman (The World is Flat), the provocative Christopher Hitchens (The Trial of Henry Kissinger) and the witty Maureen Dowd (Bushworld) producing daily, as opposed to weekly, commentaries on international current events. Because that’s exactly what Anthony Livingston Hall does on his weblog, The IPINIONS Journal. And this book offers a riveting anthology of his commentaries as a comprehensive 2005: year in review. – Publisher iUniverse
___________________________Hall tackles subjects such as the worsening relations between the US and Latin American governments as left-leaning and fiercely independent Presidents are elected in democratic processes; the troubling revelation that President Bush authorized tapping of communications by US citizens; and condemnation of African leaders who, as he puts it, “feel entitled to abuse their subjects with impunity just as the British did during their colonial rule”.
No sacred cow, or personality, be they celebrity, royalty or politician, is safe from Hall’s iconoclastic pen, and the knowledge and authority with which he covers a range of topics is truly
impressive.Insightful, incisive and sometimes laugh-out-loud-witty…a unique perspective on today’s important events and issues. This book is written with clarity of thought and expression and piercing humor….It is a valuable and entertaining look back at some of last year’s more noteworthy topics. Highly recommended. – The Caribbean Net News Book Review
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I suspect those of you familiar only with my writing style might find my shyness somewhat disingenuous. But, as Oprah might say, it’s me being my authentic self. Therefore, I shall suffice to direct you to the sidebar on this page to visit my home page at my publisher’s website to purchase copies of this book for yourself and all of your family and friends.
NOTE: A different publisher invested a great deal of money to publish a similar book by the author of the Daily Kos blog – who purports to have over 10 million regular readers. Therefore, imagine that publisher’s disappointment now that his book has sold only 2,062 copies at retail since its release over six weeks ago – as was reported here yesterday.
Of course, this presents an irresistible opportunity for me – as David to Kos’ Goliath – to slay the self-proclaimed giant of the blogosphere. More important, if we can sell more than 2100 copies of this book over the next few weeks, it will mark a triumph of earnest and constructive opinion over contrived and partisan talking points. And, this medium and public debate will be much the better for it.
ENDNOTE: Because I’m so uncomfortable featuring my book as the good news story today, I urge you to click here to check out my real Good (news) Friday story on South Africa’s giant leap into the stratosphere of technology….
The iPINIONS Journal
Michelle says
WOW! I think I’ll buy a bunch just to look at your picture Anthony. Hot and brainy too….
Anonymous says
Hi Anthony
I hope you don’t mind me telling your readers that I’m am one of your oldest friends. I know it will shock you to see I finally worked up the courage write a comment. I just thought it was important for them to know that though they can see you have a beautiful mind and face that you have an even more beautiful heart.
Congratulations from Frances and James.
Rick says
Congrats ALH!
Rebecca says
Congratulations Anthony
I’m sure you will outsell Daily Kos by lots! I promise to do my part.
claire says
Congratulations Anthony!
I think the book is a great idea. Now I can take you everywhere and read your words for inspiration and to help me educate my family and friends 24/7.
Mary says
I have always appreciated very talented people that maintain humility…I think you will go very far…I will purchase your book to enjoy!
Bill says
Congratulations ALH
I’m gonna order my copies now. But will the book be cheaper at Amazon.com June 1st?
Dave Miller says
ALH
The reason you’re going to slay Kos is because he’s an arrogant fool. All this guy does on his blog is feed into people’s blind hatred of Bush, all Republicans and any Democrat like Sen Lieberman who shows a willingness to work with them to get things done in Washington. Kos is a political hack who’s so full of himself that he thought his daily left-wing rants against Bush could pass for literature.
Don’t get me wrong, there are many like him on the right too. But Kos was delusional to think that even the Democratic ditto heads who visit his blog would really pay for 300 pages of that crap.
On the other hand no one reading your blog can deny that a) you can write like nobody’s business; b) you are informative and balanced (I had no idea you were black until I followed the link to some other article and saw you picture a couple months back); c) you challenge people’s prejudices and make them think and d) you are entertaining…literally, it’s fun to read your stuff even the really serious articles. Oh, that’s another reason, you write about everything. All Kos writes about every fucking day is how much he hates Republicans and about how he’s gonna help Democrats get back into power. He makes me sick and I’m a die-hard Democrat…
Your book’s gonna sell dude. Big time!
RF says
Congratulations ALH!
ditto Dave…
Em Asomba says
Good news and congrats, I’m gonna be on that one too
Jennifer says
Congrats Anthony!
This is really a terrific idea. I wish I had thought of it. It will be great to have your brilliant commentaries on so many topics so handy. And what a bonus it will be to have your picture to look at everyday for intellectual stimulation!
How can we get you to autograph our books?
Anonymous says
Thanks for the reference Frances and James. I’m still not sure I get this guy but like Dave says, he’s one hellava writer!
Congratulations!
Tim says
Congrats ALH
Forget Kos. You should be setting your sights on established media columnists like Dowd and Will. Your stuff is that good.
Anonymous says
You are definitely a better writer than Kos. But you overestimate the commitment of your readers if you think more than 2100 of them will buy this book. Look at how Wonkette’s readers abandoned her.
But good luck anyway…
Chad says
Congratulations ALH!
I agree with Tim. Good luck. I plan to buy a few and spread the word.
Jim says
Congratulations ALH.
You have an incredible blog. And I plan to buy the book.
I was wondering though how come you don’t run google ads on your blog like every other blogger does? I hear its easy money….
Trish says
Congrats Anthony!
Given the way you beat up on Dan Brown, I expect this to sell more than 40 million copies!!! ;)
Vicky says
Congratulations Anthony.
I never thought I’d ever buy a book about politics but I’m going to order yours.
I hope you don’t mind me saying so but you have really comforting eyes.
Phil says
congrats ALH
I’m sure this is gonna be a best seller! I’m going to order 10 copies for family and friends.
Frank says
Congrats ALH
I think it’ll be great to have your thoughts in hand so to speak when I debating these issues with family and friends.
JOLANDA HALL says
Congradulations Uncle Anthony!!! You have made us proud again. God bless you on your journey towards even greater success!!!
From: Jolanda, Ava, Kesha, Tivaar, Joel and Joseph your loving neices and nephews in Tennessee! We love you…