Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It (Hardcover)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
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09/14/2019
Mike Rowe presents a series of stories in the vain of Paul Harvey, and I challenge you to read them and not hear his voice. Half of the fun is trying to figure out who the story is about. Free review copy.
mrmapcase

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4.00 out of 5 stars review
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07/08/2021
Sort of like "The Rest of the Story"…
Sort of like "The Rest of the Story" with a different twist. There are stories of various people where the identity is hidden till the end, some you may guess. Then Mr. Rowe will add why he thought of this person. It is a good read and very enjoyable.
foof2you
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/08/2021
    Sort of like "The Rest of the Story"…
    Sort of like "The Rest of the Story" with a different twist. There are stories of various people where the identity is hidden till the end, some you may guess. Then Mr. Rowe will add why he thought of this person. It is a good read and very enjoyable.
    foof2you
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/26/2019
    If you liked Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story," you'll like this. I'm a huge fan of Mike Rowe and everything he does. "The Way I Heard It" mixes in his favorite stories from his podcast (so if you've heard those episodes, you'll be familiar with the book versions) along with autobiographical anecdotes that in some way tie in to the "mystery stories" you just read. Much of this I knew too because again, I'm a fan. But it's still a fun read and well worth a spot on your bookshelf.
    Jarratt
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/01/2019
    4+ I first saw Mike Does on Dirty jobs, and enjoyed his humor, his willingness to try anything. Reading this I learned he is or was, a big Paul Harvey fan, as was my husband. Everyday my husband would stop and listen avidly until the end and the words, the rest of the story. This is what Rowe does here, tell stories, some of people well known, well maybe depending on the age of the reader, others not as familiar. They are surprising, little known, at least to me, events I their lives. I bet most readers will find a surprise or two within. After each story. Mike tells us the journey his life has taken. He has done many different jobs, met many different people, from many walks if life. His life has taken some strange turns. His writing is as humorous, self deprecating as his show on TV was, he just seems to have a natural talent. A big plus is that this is a book that will appeal to both men and women, a book that will provide fodder for some good discussions. I found this impressive, entertaining and interesting. ARC from Edelweiss.
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/01/2019
    This book is chock full of trivial veignettes, each then creatively connected to an experience had by Mike Rowe. As Paul Harvey told "The Rest of the Story," Mike Rowe tells, "The Way I Heard It." His emulation is gratifying both to him, and to readers. The way I heard it...is that this will likely please you, if you are a Mike Rowe fan. (I am.)
    BoundTogetherForGood
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    09/26/2019
    I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Sometimes an author just sees the world the same way you do. Mike Rowe sees what I see, but with more kindness. His is a heart-opening and mind-expanding perspective with lots of warm humor and humility mixed in. I was expecting a bit of commentary interspersed with transcripts of the podcast. Maybe I'd glean some background information about how he came to write about his topics for "The Way I Heard It" (of which, I confess, I have not missed a single episode). There is much more meat in this book than what I expected. Mike makes other connections from history and shares fun personal anecdotes. It's just more of Mike, and he's a great guy: an American folk hero like Mr. Rogers or Garrison Keillor or his inspiration, Paul Harvey. This is delightful reading and would make a perfect holiday gift for someone who loves Mike Rowe or just loves great storytelling.
    jillrhudy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    09/14/2019
    Mike Rowe presents a series of stories in the vain of Paul Harvey, and I challenge you to read them and not hear his voice. Half of the fun is trying to figure out who the story is about. Free review copy.
    mrmapcase
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