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I'm not a fan of memoirs, as a rule. But when I heard Bob Fuss had written one, I had to read it -- partly because (here comes the Six Degrees of Separation moment) I worked with Bob at Mutual/NBC Radio News, and knew him to be an outstanding journalist, as well as an entertaining guy. (No, he doesn't mention me in the book. Although he does talk about the "talented people working at these networks (who) were told they were being laid off" when the owners merged the Mutual/NBC news operation in the DC suburbs with CBS News in New York in 1998, and I was one of those people.)

You may not think you know who Bob is, but if your favorite radio station carries CBS News at the top of the hour, I'm certain you would recognize his voice. For decades, he was the network's Congressional correspondent. He also covered political conventions, presidential campaigns, and the odd disaster and/or coup.

Most of the chapters are straight past-tense memoir, but interspersed here and there are travelogues written in present tense, radio style. Bob has traveled a great deal, both for his job and for fun, and some of his observations had me laughing out loud. For instance, when touring Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's home, Bob writes of Neruda's tchotchkes, "The collection of items from around the world was quite impressive, as was his 'Stalin Peace Prize,' which is not something you see every day." No kidding.

In later chapters, he indulges in opinions about politicians of his acquaintance that would have gotten him canned if he'd said them in public twenty years ago. Back then, as he notes, journalists were required to avoid showing any bias; we had to keep our opinions to ourselves. Of course, things are different today.

He also talks candidly about his disability, and makes it clear that it has never slowed him down.

I give Bob a lot of credit for sticking it out in radio longer than I did -- that layoff in '98 did me in, but he didn't retire 'til last year. His book made me nostalgic about the business, though. Radio was a lot of fun, back in the day. If you're interested in radio, or in journalism, or in politics in Washington, or in travel to exotic places...oh, heck, just read the book. Highly recommended.
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Originally published at Rursday Reads.


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Kidnapped By Nuns And Other Stories of a Life on the Radio Bob Fuss 9781508488132 Books Reviews

A charming, funny, and inspirational memoir about the life of a globe trotting network radio and wire service reporter who never let the fact that he walks with crutches get in the way of a good story. A warning, however. You could gain weight reading the marvelous descriptions of the exotic meals he has chased down in his travels.
Though I only met him once in my professional career, Bob Fuss was my hero. He led an extraordinary career in radio, a medium we both loved, and I am sorry to learn of his passing.

His book is an excellent summary of his professional career and passion for traveling. It’s a quick, fun read with a number of important insights into the journalism business.

JIM CAMERON
This author was an inspiration to read. He was disabled since birth but never let that get in his way of doing anything he wanted in life. He led a very interesting life that included a lot of world travel and met world famous people in his job. I would have loved to have known him.
I have truly enjoyed this look into Bob's life. I can imagine that this was written in radio bites style! I would have liked more detail with some of his experiences, but they probably would have made a full book by themselves! I am so glad that Bob's parents never held him back but encouraged him to fly. Gone now, too soon, but what a life he had!
I'm thrilled to have discovered this entertaining book and recommend it to EVERYONE! Bob Fuss is the new Bill Bryson. You won't be able to put this one down! Fuss is straightforward in his writing style, funny and often profound. The writing is also inspirational in that Fuss embarked on his adventures around the world on crutches, as he is severely handicapped from birth. The author covers his days as a radio network correspondent and dishes interesting tidbits about Presidents and leaders in Congress. He also takes the reader along as he goes white water rafting in some of the world's most challenging rivers and as he experiences the culture and food of many lands. Foodies will LOVE this book, actually! Pick this one up...you'll be amazed at how accomplished the writing is for an author's first book.
I'm not a fan of memoirs, as a rule. But when I heard Bob Fuss had written one, I had to read it -- partly because (here comes the Six Degrees of Separation moment) I worked with Bob at Mutual/NBC Radio News, and knew him to be an outstanding journalist, as well as an entertaining guy. (No, he doesn't mention me in the book. Although he does talk about the "talented people working at these networks (who) were told they were being laid off" when the owners merged the Mutual/NBC news operation in the DC suburbs with CBS News in New York in 1998, and I was one of those people.)

You may not think you know who Bob is, but if your favorite radio station carries CBS News at the top of the hour, I'm certain you would recognize his voice. For decades, he was the network's Congressional correspondent. He also covered political conventions, presidential campaigns, and the odd disaster and/or coup.

Most of the chapters are straight past-tense memoir, but interspersed here and there are travelogues written in present tense, radio style. Bob has traveled a great deal, both for his job and for fun, and some of his observations had me laughing out loud. For instance, when touring Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's home, Bob writes of Neruda's tchotchkes, "The collection of items from around the world was quite impressive, as was his 'Stalin Peace Prize,' which is not something you see every day." No kidding.

In later chapters, he indulges in opinions about politicians of his acquaintance that would have gotten him canned if he'd said them in public twenty years ago. Back then, as he notes, journalists were required to avoid showing any bias; we had to keep our opinions to ourselves. Of course, things are different today.

He also talks candidly about his disability, and makes it clear that it has never slowed him down.

I give Bob a lot of credit for sticking it out in radio longer than I did -- that layoff in '98 did me in, but he didn't retire 'til last year. His book made me nostalgic about the business, though. Radio was a lot of fun, back in the day. If you're interested in radio, or in journalism, or in politics in Washington, or in travel to exotic places...oh, heck, just read the book. Highly recommended.
***
Originally published at Rursday Reads.