Opinionated: Voices and Viewpoints on America and the World (Kindle Edition)

by Tribune Media Services

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Opinionated was created to give readers some of the best political and social commentary from the right, middle and left of the political spectrum in one convenient place, with no other distractions. Drawing on our list of dozens of regular and guest contributors, Opinionated includes ten Pulitzer prize-winning commentators - with a total of sixteen Pulitzer prizes among them - and two Nobel laureates, opining on topics ranging from the US political process and world affairs to popular culture. The liberal side of the aisle includes the incomparable Arianna Huffington, Garrison Keillor, Carl Hiaasen and two-time Pulitzer winner Clarence Page. On the right we feature conservative stalwart Cal Thomas and the hot new voice of young conservatives, Jonah Goldberg, among others. The independent slot includes the unique voice of Pulitzer winner Leonard Pitts Jr. On world affairs we can call on Henry Kissinger, Ian Bremmer, William Pfaff and Paul Kennedy among many others. Never dull, always provocative, Opinionated is a regular and satisfying fix for opinion junkies.

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• Format: Kindle Edition
• Publisher: Tribune Media Services
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• ASIN: B000UECNU6
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raises the level of discourse in America, March 27, 2008

By	Biz Person (USA) - See all my reviews

I greatly enjoyed reading the first issue of Opinionated. Imagine the Sunday political roundtable TV shows but instead of smart people trading soundbites, you get smart people explaining themselves coherently. Mind you, they are still out to persuade and Opinionated drops any pretenses on that score; each essay is labeled "Liberal", "Conservative", "Independent" or "World View" - Opinionated readers will not need the labels though it does lend an air of sporting competition to the proceedings. Individual essays are brief, provocative, and tightly written. In just five minutes you are exposed to a point of view, perhaps opposite to your own, that must be taken seriously. And the authors take you seriously, too, as the writing has an intellectual edge; not to worry there is plenty of schoolyard finger-pointing to keep you entertained.

If you are looking for new perspectives and good fodder for conversation at cocktails, without wanting to labor through a long article, Opinionated will fit the bill nicely. And if this concentrated bulletin of thought helps us boil down the complex issues and decide what we really should be doing to improve the country right now, then Opinionated will have served a truly useful purpose.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Price Albeit Slanted, April 23, 2008

By	Steve Brock (Monett, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have recieved four issues of Opinionated so far, and must say that I have enjoyed reading each issue. The columns are well written, and some will even add a smile or chuckle to your day. I have read just about every column included in each issue. Each column is typically a five minute investment in time, so you can digest them throughout the week between responsibilities if you are a busy person like me.

The one thing I will mention is that the publication is slanted to the left (or at least all the issues have been so far) in the amount of content provided. There are always more liberal views expressed than either conserative or independent, and liberal submissions are always presented first. I don't mention this because I'm some kind of ultra-conserative, far from it, but I thought it was a valid observation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars happy i tried it, April 14, 2008

By	Patricia Bloom "dylan lover" (Staten Island) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm enjoying Opinionated much more than I thought I would. I am so turned off by the "pundits" on Sunday morning talk shows; and the extremely smart columnists whose rather nasty comments turn me off; but Opinionated is balanced and the essays are thoughtful and I can read them whenever. In fact, I won't ever have to look at television again and am quite looking forward to that.