So far it is an EXCELLENT read and I am already captivated by the story, even though I already know much of it.
I will not be posting any big bombshells or heretofore unknown tidbits, since Geoff is a friend, and I am not an asshole. However I will gladly give you my opinion of this, the first of the explosive Palin centric books headed our way this year, once I have finished it.
Now if you will excuse me I have some reading to do.
(P.S. Have you ordered YOUR Geoffrey Dunn book yet? Well what are you waiting for? Click here.)
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Yes, I have pre-ordered the trilogy and will do the same for Levi if he gets it together and does something worthwhile. I don't know if I can handle that many SP books, but I sure will support the authors. You betcha!
ReplyDeleteI've pre-ordered this too.
ReplyDeleteDoes it mean that the Palins will more than likely have access to a copy and be ready to counter on the day it is published? Or, allow them time to try and get out in front of it?
Just wondering and thinking I'm more than likely correct?
Appreciate hearing if you think she has a copy too, Gryph.
OK, call me petty, but that photo does her no favors, showing a middle aged woman well past her prime, with the fully softened jaw line and telltale sagging fold of skin that tells her story. I say that as a woman who rounded that bend a dozen years ago!
ReplyDeleteOmg I just saw fat Bristol on dwts what the hell did she have jay leno's chin implanted in hers? It looks horrible.
ReplyDeleteI also have ordered the trifecta and will order levis also, too
ReplyDeleteStay up reading all night! Please.
ReplyDeleteHey, a little OT but Bristol is now almost unrecognizable, doing her little DWTS commentary. Her face looks very, um, shall I say different?
ReplyDeleteSadly these are just prerecorded snippets that only show her from the neck up.
Whoever did her plastic surgery should be sued.
Yep my pre order is in and I am anxiously awaiting its arrival....come on May 10th.
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOOO jealous!!! I'm counting down the days until my book arrives (it's my birthday present to myself). I just wish Paylin's mug wasn't on the cover; seeing her face on my night stand is probably going to provoke some nasty nightmares.
ReplyDeleteBTW...as this book has been advanced to several people, what do you think the mood is at La Casa de la Crazy?
I have my doubts on many things. I just found out that at least 2 of Sarah's former classmates blatantly lied to Dunn.
ReplyDeleteLook for a movie to come out about Sarah's childhood for the truth. It was NOT dysfunctional as Dunn claims.
Personally I found Dunn an extremely boring read but I'm disappointed that it's true that Alaskans have no problems lying to journalists.
Agree with Lynne- bought all the books. Lots of SP, but want to support the authors. For a fun read, I also ordered: "Singular Woman, The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother"
ReplyDeleteIs that the pre-plastic surgery Palin face on the cover or is that the post-plastic surgery Palin face?
ReplyDeleteYes I have pre-ordered. Can't wait to get it!
ReplyDeleteOh! I am so jealous! I read the pages available on googlebooks and can hardly wait till my copy arrives next month! The book looks like it's going to be terrific. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! If Palin had been successful in her attempt at a Fundie abortion of Trig with the "wild ride" nonsense she could have served 15 years in prison for infanticide. Just heard this on TRMS.
ReplyDeleteIs this the country that I grew up in, as the teatards say? When will these religious righties leave the rest of us alone? They need to move to one of those countries in the Middle East where all the men try to control their women's lives.
I'll be Geoffrey Dunn's host on Saturday, May 7th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Alaska time at Firedoglake's Book Salon, where you can ask him anything you like - about the book.
ReplyDeleteYes I have.
ReplyDelete"I have my doubts on many things. I just found out that at least 2 of Sarah's former classmates blatantly lied to Dunn."
ReplyDeleteHave you finished posting this same comment on all the blogs? You know, just because you lie all the time doesn't mean everyone does. And even though you're gullible and believe whatever Scarah tells you, the rest of us can think for ourselves. Now shoo.
Pre-ordered for my Kindle.
ReplyDeleteI've ordered mine, but my family is going to poke fun of me once they see the cover.
ReplyDeleteIt must be killing quitter grant that all these people r making money from her antics he he
ReplyDelete5:01: You can always take off the book jacket.
ReplyDeleteLaughing at 5.03
ReplyDeleteDoes everyone except Sarah lie in your world?
5:03: Nice try on the spin. I'm sure $arah will be suing those lying Alaskans. You betcha!
ReplyDeleteWhen that batch of e-mails was released, that had exchanges between Todd & Sarah before Trig's "alleged" birth, there were references to picking up a puppy. Why would they get a puppy a few weeks before Sarah was going to give birth to a special needs baby? That does not make sense. Unless "puppy" was code for the baby they would soon "pick up" and soon adopt. Me thinks it is code for baby Trig who was photographed in a little hat that said "my puppy" in a very early picture. Does anyone know if they actually adopted a dog around that time.
ReplyDeleteThis book cover photo is definitely PRE- the latest plastic surgery on Sarah. The wide jaw and jowls are gone now.
ReplyDeleteThe author must have sent you an advanced copy? Darn, I would love to read along, but no luck until May 10.
ReplyDeleteAt least drop some hints, Gryphen.... (wink)
I'm reading the Google books preview and LOVING IT!
ReplyDeleteIntelligently written and scathing.
http://books.google.com/books?id=2TUnGkNgt1UC&printsec=frontcover&dq=geoffrey+dunn&hl=en&ei=JG-3TaerIK2y0QHK5Mz7Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
Lou Sarah? Becky? Bristol? Is that u at 5:03?
ReplyDeleteLOL: Anonymous at 5:03 PM SO BUSTED!
ReplyDeleteThey state: "I have my doubts on many things. I just found out that at least 2 of Sarah's former classmates blatantly lied to Dunn.
....Personally I found Dunn an extremely boring read but I'm disappointed that it's true that Alaskans have no problems lying to journalists."
Well, Anonymous at 5:03PM, we all know you are trolling and in a very less than truthful manner, given the book isn't even publicly available until May 10. Yeah yeah, you can spin more lies that you got an advanced copy like Gryphen. Anyone buying that? I didn't think so.....(eyeroll)
5:03 PM
I've been looking at the 3000 already-released emails and learned a few interesting things.
ReplyDelete1)SP appears to have been taking BOSU exercise classes based on the email message she received on 4/21/08 from possibly her exercise instructor. BOSU are exercises with a half a ball - go online to read about it.
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new little treasure, Governor Palin! We'll miss you this weekend at the
Sunday JRC BOSU class. I hope you and little Trig are feeling great.
Take care,
2)From Lisa Demer's interview with CBJ: "This was going to be her last flight anyway, her doctor said." This is FALSE - she had two other flights planned. At 8+ months pregnant she had two flights lined up!!! One on April 20th and the other on April 26th to DC.
Yes, I remember seeing a picture of Trig in a "my puppy" hat.
ReplyDeleteI think two dogs were given to the Palin family.. both were given away; no pets for those kids.
HEY! I pre-ordered my copy but why do we have to wait until May 10? Bummer. Throw us a bone.
ReplyDelete"Look for a movie to come out about Sarah's childhood for the truth"? Hahahahaha!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, Scara ALREADY showcased her relationship with her dad during the "hunting" episode. You know, when I am out hunting big game, I always take my dad along, and ask him to reload my gun for me too.. NOT!!!
Regarding a puppy - thought I read an article from late March 2008 from the Alaska Ear(?)about them actually adopting a puppy that they named Indy.
ReplyDeleteI am going to order two copies; one for me, one for the local library.
ReplyDelete(I am also going to make a brown bag cover for my book. I just do not even want to look at her profile. Ugh!)
Todd Palin was given a seat in the exit row to fly to Dallas. They added him late to travel with Sarah (instead of security) and those were the best seats available (extra leg room). She was flying first class and, if possible, he would be moved up if something came available. So, the question remains, where did they sit? Did they sit together? Exit rows are a NO NO for pregnant women.
ReplyDeleteOh, my Goodness, Gryphen, I hope you just watched Sarah on Greta!! She is losing it big time. She was all over the place, making inconsistent statements about this and that.....her voice was shaking and she wasn't answering any of the questions that were asked.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen her look so unglued.
Sarah on Greta - she is just a "one wonder woman"... That woman is an idiot!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete5:03 Hi Brooklyn ,You go to every blog site and say the same thing under different names..
ReplyDeleteA fitting and well deserved reward to Gryphen from Geoffrey Dunn!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if they are shipping our pre-orders on the 10th or we will have them by the 10th but I have blocked out the entire week. No distractions, a glass of fine vino and perhaps a glimpse of frontier justice on the horizon.
LOL! Not that it isn't PAINFULLY obvious, but 5:03 is a troll having major panic attack!
ReplyDeleteAnon 6:14
ReplyDeleteSo far I've read that the Palins have a dog named Jake, Eliza, Daisy and now Indy. Good grief they either have a pack of canines---or someone is making their dog ownership up.
They never talk about their dog--ever, which is strange
because they have children and that's a pretty strong bond.
I've pre ordered all three as well. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Indy Piper's middle name?
ReplyDeleteGood on ya, Griff! I wish I rated a pre released book! I'll just have to wait for it to get downloaded in my kindle.
I will be on vacation when my book arrives and I don't want to know the ending. Anyone tells me the Maid did it in the conservatory with the noose -- I'll scream!!!!
ReplyDeleteO/T Jon Stewart's The Daily Show opening was excellent tonight. He hit on a subject no one else really is - That 9/11 first responders have to be checked that they aren't 'terrorists' to get the financial help in the bill passed for medical aid.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to watch it and I hope Gryphen posts the video of it and does a story.
Follow up for
ReplyDeleteat 5:42
When that batch of e-mails was released, that had exchanges between Todd & Sarah before Trig's "alleged" birth, there were references to picking up a puppy. Why would they get a puppy a few weeks before Sarah was going to give birth to a special needs baby?
And at 6:14
Regarding a puppy - thought I read an article from late March 2008 from the Alaska Ear(?)about them actually adopting a puppy that they named Indy.
Here is what the ear had to say on March 23, 2008.
http://www.adn.com/2008/03/23/353552/alaska-ear.html
However, there are new developments. Agia the dog, a gift from Curt Menard, is gone. It was badly behaved and got sent to doggie reform school. The trainer, a family friend, offered to keep Agia, and apparently everyone liked the idea.
Now the family has a new puppy, a Pomeranian-poodle mix. "A tiny puppy, it can fit in your hand," cooed press aide Sharon Leighow. Its name is Indie. Ear immediately flashed on the Indy 500 -- Todd and all that. But no. We're told it's short for "Independence."
At the link is some speculation about the baby name.
If you can't wait, here are the first 79 pages for free!
ReplyDeleteThe Lies of Sarah Palin: The Untold Story Behind Her Relentless Quest for Power
Geoffrey Dunn
In The Lies of Sarah Palin,Geoffrey Dunnprovides the first full-scale and in-depth political biography of the controversial Republican vice-presidential candidate and former governor of Alaska. Based on more than two-hundred interviews---many of them with Republican colleagues and one-time political allies of Palin's---and more than forty-thousand pages of uncovered documents, Dunn chronicles Palin's troubling penchant for duplicity in grim detail, from her dysfunctional childhood in Wasilla through her contentious run for mayor and her failed governorship of Alaska. He also provides the shocking inside story of her betrayal of running mate John McCain during the 2008 presidential campaign and her self-serving resignation as governor in July of the following year. Dunn deftly places Palin in the American tradition of right-wing demagogues---from Huey Long to Joe McCarthy---and details her troubling obsession with Barack Obama as it fuels her own political ambitions and a potential run for the presidency in 2012. The Lies of Sarah Palinis a journalistic tour de force that vividly reveals the Queen of the Tea Party movement as a vengeful and manipulative empress without clothes. This is the definitive book on Sarah Palin.More »
http://books.google.com/books?id=2TUnGkNgt1UC&dq=the+
lies+of+sarah+palin&source=
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5:03 left that same post on some other websites that are dedicated to exposing the truth about Palin. What 5:03 doesn't realize is that Dunn or any other responsible journalist will do is talk to lots of people, not just two classmates. If everyone tells pretty much the same story, except for the two friends of Sarah-- or vice verse, they are capable of sorting it out.
ReplyDeleteThink of a journalist collecting information like attending a trial, only more than two advocates. Each person will tell their story to make themselves look good, or help a friend, betray and enemy. When the writer collects hundreds of interviews, he is capable of finding consistency or contradiction. Two lying classmates don't matter, unless they have photos or some other interesting evidence.
A special note to Gryphen: I know that you can't post any quotes from the advance copy (you lucky guy!) However, please don't keep us in suspense. Be sure to let us know if his book will sink Palin or just do some small damage. Can't wait!
I'm in the middle of the 4th book of the series that the new HBO "Game of Thrones" is based on. Looks like good prep reading until the Dunn etal books arrive. Interesting, comparing motivations to Cersei Lannister...
ReplyDeleteWOW! If you go to the Google Books page on the book, be sure to check out the index on the book, it's impressive! Mr. Dunn definitely has done his homework and thoroughly. It's like the who's who of politicians in the US and Alaska, as well as pundits, bloggers, well about everyone you can possibly think of. Nice.
ReplyDeletePage 213 is where the Alaskan bloggers are mentioned.
ReplyDeleteSaw Palin on Greta. She was talking so fast she could barely keep up with herself.
ReplyDeleteShe really needs to learn about NATO, the President's role and the troops before she makes comments like she did. I believe she doesn't know what is, or has, gone on in Libya--only what Becky tells her and she doesn't retain it. There is something wrong with her speeding through that interview.
And the hair flapping back on each side reminded me of the hat on the flying nun.
Fuck you, Sarah, you no-talent, lying, fraud grifter!
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhhhh...........All better now...........
SCARA on Greta!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like she's about to have a breakdown. I seriously thought my TV was on fastforward or something.
She's DEFINATELY on something!!
That women is about to crack..
Oh yeah at 3:52 into the video you clearly can see she's been writing on her hand again.
I pre-ordered this book and I'll buy Bailey's/Devon's & definitely Joe M.'s, too. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteJust ordered mine. Not sure if I will buy all four though (Dunn, Bailey, McGinness, Levi)
ReplyDeletehttp://sarahpalinhasaserpentsheart.blogspot.com/
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember seeing a picture of Trig in a "my puppy" hat.
I think two dogs were given to the Palin family.. both were given away; no pets for those kids.
6:06 PM
Probably a good thing, since the kids in that family are neglected, you thing they are going to take care of a dog?
Can't wait to read it. Anyone see her latest interview w/Greta? The idiot had crib notes on her hand again!!!
ReplyDeleteanon @ 5:03....hi chuck,
ReplyDeleteyou sick fuk
@ 5:03, come clean about what they said, and then we can decide whether or not what you say might be true.
ReplyDeleteDumb-ASS Palin was on Greta tonight:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/53774.html
http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/201104270002
Off the book topic. But this is bad timing on Sarah's part.
ReplyDeleteSarah confirms teh stoopid still burns brightly. Also, too, the petty vindictiveness so frequently on display is still there. Because it's NEVER her fault for screwing up. She's never forgotten a grudge.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/53774.html
Asked by host Greta Van Susteren about the news of Couric’s departure, Palin said: “Yea, I think I read that in a newspaper” — elongating her pronunciation of “newspaper” — “one of many newspapers that I read, online.” Her inability to answer Couric’s question in 2008 about what newspapers she reads was widely mocked.
What she said then got even worse, with the word salad.
Stupid woman, the clue wasn't that you couldn't name anything you read, it was that you showed no evidence that you had ever read anything other than talking points.
"The Bush Doctrine?!?!!"
P.s. Look at the two pictures, and decide: What is the same? What is different?
Gryphen,
ReplyDeletewas in amazon shopping for kindle books and it was kind of funny, I looked at the "recommended books--those that read that have read this type of list and both Dunn's and Joe's books popped up :). Pre-ordered both, but I guess whom ever has the same taste in books as I do are pre-ordering also!
The Bitch is Back!
ReplyDeletehttp://video.foxnews.com/v/4664305/
palin-make-up-your-mind-mr-president/?playlist_id=86925
Here is an unlikely coincidence.
ReplyDeleteGoogle preview of "The Lies of Sarah Palin" goes up today, and Sarah is on Fox with Greta V.S. dissing Katie Kouric.
Just gonna say, for those of you worried about the book cover, get a kindle!!! I got mine about a month ago; I just pre-ordered Dunn's book, no shipping charges and it will be automatically delivered on May 10.
ReplyDeleteI got my Kindle because my husband was tired of books cluttering up the study, the bedroom, the kitchen, etc. And I do even purge them from time to time. So, he urged me to get a Kindle. I love it. Easy to read (you can change the font size), you can read in direct sunlight, and when you want a book, no trip to the bookstore, no waiting for the UPS guy to deliver it.
Last month, for the first time, ebooks outsold regular books. It's the wave of the future, or the present, and you will love it. And you don't have to worry about unpleasant book covers!
Anonymous 5:03 PM
ReplyDeletePersonally I found Dunn an extremely boring read...
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Sorry dear. I expect it was sounding out all these big words. It's difficult to get into the flow when you don't know the meaning of half of what is written.
wow, i am on page 7, wow, just wow,very good writing. i am in the mood to see palin out of control on greta. oops, that didnt come out right, LOL!!
ReplyDeletesomeone post that video!
popcorn!!
Watching Palin on GVS show -- look close at her eyes - extremely cross-eyed more than normal
ReplyDeleteROFL - Doesn't care if he was a 'C' student -- really?? Where's her Grad Cert for journalism (fucking cracker jack box cert) -- oh right I remember -- It's the roll of fucking toilet paper in her outhouse of a brain.
If the cunt actually paid attention instead of running her mouth with her verbal diarrhea, she would have known he was First in his Class but then PalinFamilyTrash wouldn't know a Graduation Cert if it slapped them up side their heads. I'm not talking university or college - I'm talking high school as they are are drop outs. That pic of Bristol on the cover of People was faked.
5:03 troll watch alert!
ReplyDeleteLOL, somebody's been writing on her hand again!
ReplyDelete@3:42 in the interview with Greta:
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5452/screenshotei.png
Whoops, wrong link for Ms Palin's handwriting sample:
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Hmm, doesn't look much like Sarah is still here in AK from those photos. The Palin Fairy Tale Troll keeps saying that she's been here most of the winter, but not many that I know have seen her out and about. Methinks she has flown the coop from our fair Wasilla and most of us say, good riddance to bad trash!
ReplyDeleteIs simple Sarah in Arizona with Bristol & Piper? Last I heard, Willow was farmed out to another family. Todd in the compound in Alaska, no one has seen Tri-G for months, maybe Tri-G back with his real Mommy.
ReplyDeleteTrilogy ordered & anxiously awaited. Can't wait.
ReplyDelete"However, there are new developments. Agia the dog, a gift from Curt Menard, is gone. It was badly behaved and got sent to doggie reform school."
ReplyDeleteWhere have I heard echoes of this motif before? A "gift" said by some to be from Menard, behaving badly, sent away?
Haven't heard the army called "doggie reform school" before, so maybe I'm barking up the wrong Tr....ee. :-D
Ironically, "Agia" seems to be the Greek word for a female saint.
ReplyDeleteAnon @5:03. I found your comment to be extremely boring to read and that it's true Palinistas are in general, functionally illiterate.
ReplyDeleteOhiovoter