Customer Reviews

The NewsBreaker: A Behind the Scenes Look at the News Media and Never Before Told Details about Some of the Decade's Biggest Stories

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

As a news junkie, I had hoped this book would reveal some of the stories behind the stories. Alas, it was not to be. The book is more about promotion of Larry Garrison, his career and the story of how he brokers "news". It had little information to offer about news stories he has brokered and what is provided, for the most part, is already known.

The most interesting chapter focused on Michael Schiavo and how he appeared, to Mr. Garrison, to be after money more than anything else. That may be true, and is mildly interesting, but really doesn't shed any more light on that story.

In addition to being relatively boring, the book is not all that well written. The writing is more tabloid style, although that is appropriate since the stories covered are "tabloid" type stories.

If you are interested in news and the stories behind it, look elsewhere. If you like tabloid journalism, you may like this book.

If you are interested in finding out who Larry Garrison is with a few good antidotes interspersed through a few chapters then this is the book you are looking for. The most compelling "behind the scenes" story was a recollection of a dinner appointment with Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri Schiavo. The photo section is full of photos of Natalee Holloway, the teen who disappeared on a trip to Aruba, but there is nothing written about the case except to remind the reader that Mr. Garrison wrote a book with Natalie's father called "Aruba". This was a very light read and seemed like it was thrown together over a short period of time. I would not recommend this book if you are really looking for a good intellectual read.

Larry Garrison does it again! This book is very well written and the full of "facts" that noone will ever image (sorry, but don't want to give it away)! I loved his previous book "Breaking Into Acting for Dummies" and this one is a must read for anyone wanting to know the "real truth"!

I'll save you some time. The "behind the scenes" looks end up with Garrison admitting that he does not know what really happened. What he does know is how good he is, how important he is, and how to promote himself (as he proudly proclaims over and over).

Save your time and money and read the people who took the time to find out what happened before they wrote a book about it. On the Oklahoma City bombing, read The Third Terrorist: The Middle East Connection to the Oklahoma City Bombing. Jayna Davis worked for ten years to piece together this story. It is fact-bound and does not waste any words.

The downing of TWA 800. Garrison doesn't know what happened, but someone else does, because he took the time the dig and figure it out. Read First Strike: TWA Flight 800 and the Attack on America.

This is really an autobiography of a nobody, told in great and loving detail. It pretends to give you insight into how the news industry works behind the scenes. But most of it you know already: somebody knows somebody else who has a lot of connections. Garrison has lots and lots of connections, and he is happy to tell you about them.

I see that some of them have posted five star reviews on this page. It's nice that Garrison has friends. But I am your friend, reader, and I advise you to skip this one. It has no redeeming qualities.

Larry Garrison's business charisma, determination and knowledge of the film and television industry have long made him an impeccable resource. The NewsBreaker is a thoughtprovoking, gritty and insightful read!

Pixie Monroe, Casting Director
Monroe Casting and Production

MR. GARRISON,

AT LAST SOMEONE AS GROWN GUTTS ENOUGH TO BREAK THE CODE AND TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING EVERYDAY TO PEOPLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND USED BY THE NEWSMAKERS.

MY NAME IS OFFICER JOHN R. FUTRELL I WAS THE OFFICER ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE LA TIMES AFTER THE BIGGEST SHOOTOUT IN LAW ENFORCEMENT HISTORY. " BANK OF AMERICA- NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA"

At last all my questions answered. Great and truthful read. A pleasure to read what I wanted to know. Loved it. Read it.