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Michelle Obama’s book comes out today and the national media is thrilled, providing her with breathless positive coverage much like Bob Woodward got a few weeks ago.
The former First Lady’s book will knock Killing the SS out of the top spot on the Times bestseller list and that’s fine. I do not begrudge Mrs. Obama’s success. In my limited dealings with her she was always very nice. In fact, at a White House Christmas party she went out of her way to speak with my daughter.
It’s hard to believe but there are some Americans who still do not believe the media promotes leftwing causes. Like Michelle Obama’s book. Like Bob Woodward’s anti-Trump book. Check out the offerings from Oprah’s book club and tell me if any traditional reads make the cut.
Despite the vast success of Killing the SS, the media, with the exception of talk radio, has ignored this very important read. Just as it essentially did with the previous seven Killing books.
But it doesn’t matter, the Killing concept is the most successful nonfiction book series of all time - approaching 19 million copies in print.
I am lucky. Because of my high profile, the folks found my books without much help from the elite media. But other authors are not as fortunate. Unless there is a liberal theme to a book, chances are it will be ignored.
Media bias? You betcha!
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