‘Bold Fresh’ is a departure from my previously-posted reading list, but it was well-worth the detour. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I started reading even though I have watched O’Reilly plenty of times on The O’Reilly Factor. I appreciate his fair treatment of people from all places on the political spectrum and his critical approach to everyone on both sides of the aisle is a welcome departure from the obvious left-wing bias that dominates the American news media. But the book isn’t really about that.
‘Bold Fresh’ is the story of where Bill O’Reilly came from, his philosophy on life and his work, and the origins and reasons behind his philosophy. I could literally go an and on about specifics of what is contained in the pages of ‘Bold Fresh’, but I won’t, as you can (and should) read it for yourself. I can say that after reading it, I have a much greater understanding of O’Reilly’s work and a tremendous amount of respect for him as a human being and as a man.
His fiercely-held belief in self-reliance (as opposed to the entitlement mentality) and standing up for what you believe really resonates for me, and I hope to live up to that ideal even half as well as he’s been able to. O’Reilly’s viewpoint on holding people accountable for their actions is also something I agree with wholeheartedly.
O’Reilly writes extensively about his belief in the power and necessity of deep, meaningful friendships as an fundamental piece of keeping a man centered and on track. I have done a fair amount of reading on this topic as well as self-examination and observation of my life the lives of the men around me, and I agree with O’Reilly 100%. This is an area that many men (myself included) struggle with today; many of us have isolated ourselves from deep friendships with other men, and I believe we are all suffering for it.
All in all, I found ‘Bold Fresh’ to be a really enjoyable read. O’Reilly’s philosophy lines up closely with my own, and the book has strengthened my resolve to live up to my own ideals. People who already dislike him will probably not enjoy the book, as his approach tends to be somewhat polarizing. But, for anyone who either already appreciates his style (or are neutral), go get this book and read it. Today.
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