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The F Words
$15.95Sophomore Cole Renner knows teamwork inside and out from running cross-country at his multi-ethnic Chicago public school. He knows about
braving the elements and not getting passed in the chute. What Cole doesn’t know is how much he’ll need all of his mental and physical skills when the heavy doors of Cook County Jail slam shut on his father, a community activist; when his English teacher catches Cole tagging the school with the F word and sentences him to write two poems a week, each on a word that starts with F; when his best friend Felipe Ramirez runs for class president against the girl who dumped him; and when the school bully prowls the halls looking for Cole and the principal seems more interested in punishing Cole than the bully. As much as Cole wants to win meets, what he wants even more is justice—for his father, for himself, for Felipe, and for his fellow students. Cole learns that actions matter, but so do words. He takes his write words (in both Spanish and English) and turns them into the right words to fight for justice.
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Andrew J. Bauer –
Everyone who is fed up with the American political system should read this. The President Factor is a well written, clever and thought provoking political satire.
S. kraatz –
What a ride! Putting presidential candidates’ feet to the fire! Obermeier nailed it. Laugh-out-loud funny mixes with “hmmm…we should do this for real” in The President Factor. Pat Obermeier deftly uses satire/humor to illuminate the reality of electing a president in today’s world of over-saturated and manipulative media experiences. At times, I wondered…how the heck did she come up with that? It’s both a delightful romp and a reminder of how crazy the political world really is. You’ll want this reality show to be real and picked up by NBC. Now if we could just get Congress to back it!
Janette –
A fun and entertaining read with larger than life characters. You don’t have to love politics to enjoy this one, but for those who do, it’s a hoot. Perfect timing on its release with the behind-the-scenes peek into reality shows. The author’s expertise shines in this regard. Can’t wait to hear what the book club has to say….
California Kat –
“The President Factor” is a very entertaining read and is often laugh-out-loud funny. Ms. Obermeier not only satirizes politicians, but also the media and the attention deficit afflicted population who view sound bites as news. This is a cautionary tale: do not accept a 20 second sound bite as truth. Ms. Obermeier has the technical expertise to explain how easy it is to manipulate video and the writing chops to be amusing while she does it. I liked her matter-of-fact writing style, especially the dialog, and all the local color that gives the reader the insider viewpoint. The story flows, even though the premise is outlandish. I hope.
Mary F. Bartley –
“The premise: What if voters got a chance to evaluate the presidential candidates via a reality tv show?
Candidates posture & plot, while network execs manipulate the audience. Given the state of the current campaign, this story couldn’t be more timely. Almost as funny and unbelievable as the campaigns themselves.”
Good Reader –
A well-written novel. The story major story line (the 2 candidates campaigning via; Reality Show) was hilarious. The sub-plot (what goes on behind the scenes in TV News and reality shows fascinating. The combination is a great read!
avidreader –
Take two ideas : marketing a politician to the public, and reality shows, and mix them together. Result, The President Factor. A funny, satirical, well written look at the insanity that befalls us every four years. Taking the premise of using a Reality show to help us choose a president, the author uses her past experience as a TV Exec to deftly explain the ins and outs of how easy it is to sway the public using the tricks of the trade. I also really enjoyed her use of local NYC color, especially the commentary on restaurants, food, popular culture, and the way she uses an insider New Yorker’s eye to set the mood.
Verified Customer –
A wonderful and very entertaining read. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.