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Five Seconds to Air: Broadcast Journalism Behind the Scenes

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I've been a fraternity brother of Bob's for many years and enjoyed following his career in TV journalism, although I haven't talked to him since 1972.
It was a fun read for me since I know him.
You always wonder how someone gets from point A to point B and C and this book helps answer those questions.
I admire Bob for coming back to his roots in Tulsa after all these years. He always had a golden voice and a really good sense of humor.
Good job Bob and thanks for sharing your story.

When I started reading Bob's book, I expected a lot of media shop talk and lingo with a focus on the life of a well-known and very talented broadcast journalist. What I got was a book about a man and his experiences; very candid, funny and sad. It was about the Bob that I have known so many years, but until lately, not so well. Excellent job, Bob!

I listened to Bob Losure when he was on KRMG Radio in Tulsa, watched him on KOTV in Tulsa and CNN and finally met him in San Fransciso several years ago at a National Speakers Association meeting. Now I am following his career as a professional speaker. I was compelled to read Bob's story and can honestly recommend it. I was in broadcasting for 12 years, am also a professional speaker/author and find it intriguing to be able to take a look behind the scenes at CNN. Great book, Bob!

I've watched Bob Losure on CNN Headline News for many years. He is someone everyone knows, but know nothing about. It is fascinating to follow Bob's life and career and to get a deeper look into the news reporting process. I have a child who aspires to achieve the success that Bob has... his book has been a definite insight. Bob is very candid about the tough times. With him always looking perfect on television there is some comfort in knowing that he has a life like the rest of us. He has always reported the news, it was a pleasure reading a story where he "is" news. I think this book should be required reading for anyone seeking a broadcast news career.

Faced with the choice of being stabbed in both eyes or reading this BOB LOSURE BOMB, I chose reading the book. All I can say is, can I change my mind??? Go ahead, NOTHING could hurt anymore than reading this fireplace starter kit! Bob the Bomb is bitter, mean, egotistical, critical, full of himself, egotistical, a fading star, arrogant, and did I say egotistical?? I guess this stuff might have had my attention, gee, 15 years ago; but Losure is a has-been, at best, with a severe ax to grind...and I wish he would have done it to my skull instead of reading this insult to the First Amendment. Buyer be ware!