You are about to enter a “no spin zone.” Bill O’Reilly, host of Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” has authored a book by that same name. In his book, Mr. O’Reilly looks at the good, the bad and the completely ridiculous in American life.The title or the fact that he reports mainly on governmental issues should not frighten anybody away from this book. Bill O’Reilly says “The O’Reilly Factor” was written to help people avoid making the same mistakes he has made. What blunders could a well-known TV personality make? O’Reilly gives many examples of how he has erred in life, and his stories are quite comical. He was an agitator that would not put up with the office politicking going on around him. Anyone who has seen The O’Reilly Factor knows that he is very outspoken.The book is divided into many sections. Topics such as class, money, drugs, politics and race are discussed in relation to the American people and the political system. O’Reilly claims that he could clean up the drug problem in two years. Sounds unbelievable, but he gives a good argument. Politics is not the only issue O’Reilly tackles. Family life is discussed in chapters about jobs, parents, spouses, children, religion and friendship. Some of O’Reilly’s lessons may seem a bit preachy, but that could be said for all parenting books. Some of the best stories appear in the dating chapter. Think you have had a hard time with the opposite sex? O’Reilly may be able to top you. The most powerful chapter in the book has to be the one devoted to the media. For more than 25 years O’Reilly has made a living as a member of the media. However, he does not sugarcoat this industry. Many times, producers and editors have had personal grudges against him and tried to end his career. O’Reilly dealt with adversity by striking back. Much of the trouble he got into was due, in part, to actions he had committed. How bad could things get? Well, O’Reilly includes a story about an on air personality being locked in a coffin on live TV. The book ends with chapters dedicated to the ridiculous, the bad and the good. Top people on O’Reilly’s ridiculous list were President Clinton and Janet Reno. Other items such as NBA ticket prices and Jerry Springer also make the list. Leading the list of the bad in America was U.S. airlines; O’Reilly has strong views about the airlines and he pulls no punches here. Others in the bad category include rice cakes, Leonardo Dicaprio and phone solicitors. The good list includs Mike Myers, Tom Hanks and Michael Crichton.O’Reilly is known for reporting the truth and weeding out the “spin doctors.” All he wants is straightforward answers. So in honor of O’Reilly, do I think this book is worth reading? Yes. In fact, I believe that his views about the media and how things are run should be required reading for anyone entering the field of journalism.”The O’Reilly Factor” is fast-paced, exciting reading. He mixes in letters from his viewers, historic quotes and ridiculous notes throughout the book to enhance the reading experience. Readers will agree with some of his views while vehemently opposing others. What makes the book great is that O’Reilly is open to other options. He wants the people to do what is right for them. This book claims to be nothing more than a helpful and entertaining guide for the reader. “The O’Reilly Factor” is definitely one of the top books available today as well as one of the top news programs on the air.