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We are living in a day where absolute moral values have been reduced to "relative guidelines" cleverly manipulated by the media. In A Clash Of Values, William Mandelaris succinctly outlines what every parent needs to know to minimize the risk of children being exposed to an unbridled culture of smut, gratuitous violence and ungodly conduct operating under the guise of entertainment. This book is right on target. It is honest, evocative and passionate. Chapter 5 regarding the incremental breakdown of the family and Chapter 11 revealing how we are empowered to fight back were particularly profound. Read this book and you will become convinced as I was, that only a purposeful approach to parenting will do. William Mandelaris cares deeply about what kind of world our children will inherit. I highly recommend this book to everyone with the same heart for our kids and their moral destiny.

Bill Mandelaris is a man you can count on to speak from the heart, with long experience in the college of hard knocks, 25 years of puplic speaking, working as a radio commentator of over 25 years in the media dominated world, he knows the heart and gutts of what makes the media do some of the unfamily things they do. My perception as a reader of his book is it's simple to understand why the media has become the Cyclops it has become...Greed, and NOT family values. He also gives us a guide as to how to fight to bring some sanity for ones family and ones country when viewing the daily media hype which many families have given up and given into when viewing TV, movies, ect. Most American have given their children to the media without firing one shot against those who care not one wit for Americas past values. It's a book from Bills sizable loving heart, which you can sense on each and every page. I have read the book over several times because I have a grandaughter I love and cherish. You should have one on your coffee table before turning on your TV set.

Completed Bill Mandelaris' book "A Clash of Values" and have to admire his sense of values and wide knowledge of the media and it's negative effect on the average person. The Chapters on "The Elctronic Media", "Trash Talk", and "A Broken Moral Compass" were much to the point. I also thought that the Chapter captioned "Empowered to Fight Back" was especially insightful. As a former teacher of junior high school kids in the inner City of Detroit for five years, I can relate to what Bill says about the media and other outside influences undermining our family principles.

William Mandelaris' new book "A Clash of Values" is not a comprehensive, research-laden definitive on the effects of the media on our society. Rather, it is meant to be, and succeeds at being, a concise, easily referenced primer on a topic that will to some seem worn out but in reality is more urgent than ever. To that end, Mandelaris has put forth a helpful compilation of data, quotes and stimulating ideas that reinforce what most of us believe but may not know how to articulate. It is particularly useful for those raising children, but nearly everyone who reads it will find something of relevance. This may not be ground breaking material but it is certainly territory that is worth reviewing and more importanty, understanding.

William M. Mandelaris is also known as "Bill Manders", a right-wing radio talker in Nevada. Before the 2010 Nevada Republican Primary he confided on-air -- several times -- that he was considering a run for the U. S. Senate against the incumbant Harry Reid because "Rich people deserve representation too." Seriously. He always addresses his radio audience as "folks" and "you folks" as if he and they are all of one mind with the same set of "Values". Talk radio listeners really listen alone, individually, not in a congregation (or mob), yet Manders, as so many present day radio hosts, employs active pre-screeners to pre-ask what the caller plans to say. "Manders" the radio personality, and "Mandelaris" the author and media critic, would have their "folks" stay "protected" like children from outside ideas and "values" that don't..."represent rich people"?

Mr. Mandelaris has done a masterful job of illuminating the multiple problems inherent in our society. "A Clash of Values" is introspective and educational, highlighting the powerful and often destructive impact of the media on our vulnerable youth. All Parents need to focus on this issue and make every effort to intercept the harm that is being perpetrated. "A Clash of Vales" belongs in every household where there are children-it is an outstanding guide book for all parents.

Just finished reading the book by Bill Mandelaris ("Greg") entitled 'A CLASH OF VALUES' and have to admire his sense of values and his wide knowledge of the media and its negative affect on the average person. The chapters on the electronic media, trash talk, and a broken moral compass were much to the point. I thought that the chapter captioned 'empowered to fight back' was especially inshghtful. Also, I was very pleased to see the dedication page showing the picture of Jerry, who was like an older brother to me in my youth. As a former teacher of junior high school kids in the inner City (1992-1997), I can related to what Bill says about the media and other outside influences undermining our family principles.

I have a two-and-a-half year old son, and this book really hit home on the importance of taking control of teaching our families the values we want and not defaulting the responsibility to the media. It should be used as a text book for families on things we need to do in order to take control back from the media in raising our families and teaching them correct principles. It is written by someone who has worked within the media circle who clearly understands the negative influence that must be proactively overcome and the author gives a clear way of doing so. I think every parent needs to be aware of the constant battle that is being waged every day for our families moral values. "A Clash OF Values" has not only made me aware that there is a war being waged but has given me the knowledge and insight to win the every day battles and long-term fight for my families moral well being. I also appreciated the authors candid and honest belief in God. He is a true Christian and is not afraid to admit that this is the true way to our families happiness.