Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel--Why Everything You Know Is Wrong

PRAISE FOR GIVE ME A BREAK

"If John Stossel didn't exist, we would have to invent him. . . . hugely entertaining."
―Miami Herald

PRAISE FOR GIVE ME A BREAK

"[GIVE ME A BREAK] will delight all believers in free minds and free markets, as Stossel gives copious instances of the harm done by excessive government regulation and politically correct censorship."―National Review

PRAISE FOR GIVE ME A BREAK

"Stossel is the master of confrontational reporting.' Give yourself a break: read and heed [this] insightful, delightful book." ―New York Post

PRAISE FOR GIVE ME A BREAK

"A provocative book of commentary on business, government, politics, and the media."―Fort Worth Star-Telegram

PRAISE FOR GIVE ME A BREAK

"It would be hard for anyone willing to leave ideological blinders at the door not to learn from this entertaining read."―Rocky Mountain News

A mericas favorite investigative reporter, John Stossel, tackles our favorite myths in his characteristic style and challenges us to look at life differently. Myths and Misconceptions covered in the book include: lIs the media unbiased lAre our schools helping or hurting our kids lDo singles have a better sex life than married people lDo we have less free time than we used to lIs outsourcing bad for American workers lSuburban sprawl is ruining America. lMoney makes people happier. lThe world is too crowded. lWere drowning in garbage. lProfiteering is evil. lSweatshops exploit people. John Stossel takes on these and many more misconceptions, misunderstandings, and plain old stupidity in this collection that will offer much to love for Give Me a Break fans, and show everyone why conventional wisdomeconomic, political, or socialis often wrong.