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In Our Humble Opinion: Car Talk's Click and Clack Rant and Rave (2000)

by Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi

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A collection of writings from popular radio hosts Tom and Ray Magliozzi.
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Tom and Ray Magliozzi write about cars, marriage, education and many things in between in their book titled In Our Humble Opinion. They each write their own chapters and give their humble opinions as well as rants on many topics. However, Tom is certainly the more prolific of the two as his chapters outnumber those written by Ray.

Even though I know nothing about cars I have listened to the radio show and have enjoyed their lively banter. I may have even learned a thing or two. That is why I decided to read this book. It was not quite what I expected. Even though parts of the book were tongue-in-cheek, there were other parts that I felt were more likened to a lecture than to a rant. I anticipated a lighter read that would more closely replicate their exchanges on the radio.
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  Rdglady | Nov 20, 2018 |
This is a great introduction to the thought processes of two siblings who were both MIT graduates. Tom went on to get his PhD. This is also a must have for Car Talk fans. Don't let their antics and silliness on Car Talk fool you. These guys have some profound thoughts to share. ( )
  ForSusan | Apr 6, 2018 |
The book is subtitled: Car Talk’s Click and Clack Rant and Rave and that is exactly what this book is – a collection of rants on a variety of subjects from poor drivers, to the sorry state of education, to global warming.

I love National Public Radio’s Car Talk program. Listening to the brothers laugh their way through the various dilemmas posed by their audience was entertaining and laugh-producing. A wonderful way to start a weekend. I was expecting that kind of reaction to the book. There were some entertaining essays in the book, but I was disappointed. That’s mostly my own fault, because I didn’t read the description closely, or pay attention to any reviews. There’s probably a rant about idiot readers who don’t know what kind of book they just picked up …
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  BookConcierge | Jan 13, 2016 |
I love the Car Talk show these guys do on the radio, so I thought I'd try the book. I did like the autobiographical sections, and a handful of the rants, but the rest seemed kind of repetitive or boring. Think I'll stick to listening to them on the radio. ( )
  tgraettinger | Apr 15, 2008 |
The rantings and ravings of the funniest car mechanics in North America.
  Fledgist | Nov 23, 2007 |
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To our wives, Monique and Joanne, without whose assistance, tolerance, support, tolerance, guidance, tolerance, inspiration, encouragement, and tolerance - did we mention tolerance? - this book of rants and raves would not have been possible...

To our children, Lydia, Louis, Alex, Andrew, and Anna, who mostly think we're nuts and without whom most of our ranting would not have been necessary in the first place...

And to Louis (Dad), and the memory of Lizzie (Mom), who provided us with a safe, happy place to grow up, instilled in us a strong sense of right and wrong, and helped us develop an ability to see things in a way that is quite different from the way most sane and rational people see them.
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Introduction (Or Foreword? Or Reverse?): You may have some misgivings about buying a book of someone's opinions - as well you should.
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