An Average Joe: My Horribly Abnormal Life

Return to Book Page. Joe Hildebrand is the man you see on TV, the man you read in the Daily Telegraph, the man you might follow on Twitter where he's rated as one of the Top Ten most influential Tweeters in Australia , the man with an opinion on everything and anything, especially the dire straits of the current political landscape.

But who is he? Where did he come from? In this, his first bo Joe Hildebrand is the man you see on TV, the man you read in the Daily Telegraph, the man you might follow on Twitter where he's rated as one of the Top Ten most influential Tweeters in Australia , the man with an opinion on everything and anything, especially the dire straits of the current political landscape. In this, his first book, you can meet the man behind the man; his highly unconventional family and upbringing, his odd relatives, his less than stellar school career and then his arrival at University where he discovered a tribe of similar outcasts and freaks - student politicians.

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The lesson Joe learned as an aspiring student leader and newspaper editor would bring him girlfriends, win him elections, and prepare him for a life inside the den of evil itself; the Murdoch newspaper empire. Sit back, relax and laugh along with Joe as he reflects on his life and times - and tries to find some semblance of meaning in either. Kindle Edition , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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Coming from the US, I always found Joe to be Australia's closest thing to Jon Stewart in terms of tackling real news issues but doing it in a funny and ironic way that really connects with the audience. So with great excitement, I picked up Joe's first book--an autobiograp My first encounter with Joe Hildebrand was on the ABC series "Dumb, Drunk and Racist" and I've been a fan of his humorous brand of journalism ever since.

So with great excitement, I picked up Joe's first book--an autobiography--and I'm happy to report it's a blast to read. He's a humorous writer and tells a story about his life that sounds like it would make a great '80s coming-of-age movie.

As a journalist myself, I especially appreciated the insights into Joe's evolution as a reporter and his commentary on Australian politics. To be honest, I would have liked to read more about his insights on reporting and the direction that journalism has taken in general. Hopefully, Joe will write another book on this subject! Anyway, whether you're from Australia, the US, or any other country that appreciates humor, give this book a try! Jan 06, Jack rated it really liked it Shelves: Terrifically entertaining memoir detailing the dysfunctional life of Australian journalist Joe Hilderbrand.

Hilderbrand has certainly lead an abnormal life which he has recounted in a sarcastic, self-deprecating tongue in cheek style.

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The book of course was not all humour and Hilderbrand wrote a poignant description of the disappearance of his brother, Paddy. I feel I would be remiss not mention the similarities between this and another memoir, by another Brand, My Booky Wook. I preferred Hilde Terrifically entertaining memoir detailing the dysfunctional life of Australian journalist Joe Hilderbrand. I preferred Hildebrands slightly more, because I felt sections of the memoir were enlightening i. Where did he come from?

In this, his first book, you can meet the man behind the man; his highly unconventional family and upbringing, his odd relatives, his less than stellar school career and then his arrival at University where he discovered a tribe of similar outcasts and freaks - student politicians. Sit back, relax and laugh along with Joe as he reflects on his life and times - and tries to find some semblance of meaning in either.

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