Surrounded by Idiots: Fighting Liberal Lunacy in America - Political Satire Book for Conservative Readers, Perfect for Debate Prep & Political Discussions

Unlike reviewers who bash any opinion but their own, this review attempts to focus on the style and content of the book, not Mr. Gallagher's politics.I read this book when Gallagher's show was added to the WIND-Chicago-lineup. He, Hugh Hewitt and Michael Medved were also coming to Chicago for a discussion of Obama's first 100 days in office. Since Gallagher was new to me, I'd hoped to learn something deeper than his radio show persona.While I thoroughly enjoy Gallagher's program, the book left me wanting. It reads like a transcript of his show. So much so, I could almost hear him reciting it. There was no real insight into the basis for his conservatism, no deep revelations from his life. More or less an extension of his show. I wanted every day Mike. I already know--and like--radio Mike.Mike wrote this before his wife contracted, and succumbed to cancer, making some of the anecdotal information unwittingly bittersweet. Otherwise, the book is rather dull, lacking inspiration or substative insight. Perhaps this is why there hasn't been another book.The upside: Mike Gallagher is a dedicated patriot with a heart for America as big as the continent. Skip the book and tune in your radio. You won't be disappointed there.