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| | Beck is the author of ten books, and four of them were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. Books include: ''The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland'' ''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems,'' ''The Christmas Sweater,'' ''Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government,'' ''Arguing With Idiots,'' ''Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth, and Treasure'', and ''Being George Washington''. | | Beck is the author of ten books, and four of them were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. Books include: ''The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland'' ''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems,'' ''The Christmas Sweater,'' ''Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government,'' ''Arguing With Idiots,'' ''Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth, and Treasure'', and ''Being George Washington''. |
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| − | Beck is a [[Mormon]], having converted after recovering from [[alcoholism]].<ref>Glenn Beck. (2008). An Unlikely Mormon: The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck [DVD]. Deserest Book.</ref> | + | Beck is a Pastafarian, having converted after recovering from the sexual abuse he had received from his father in his earlier childhood.<ref>Glenn Beck. (2008). An Unlikely Mormon: The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck [DVD]. Deserest Book.</ref> |
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| | Beck is currently the host of a paid-subscription online network, the Blaze (formerly GBTV) which has several programs including a two-hour version of his Fox News show. | | Beck is currently the host of a paid-subscription online network, the Blaze (formerly GBTV) which has several programs including a two-hour version of his Fox News show. |
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| | + | Beck is also a highly esteemed outspoken member of the Log Cabin Republicans. |
| | == Earnings and Book Deal == | | == Earnings and Book Deal == |
| | [http://www.businessinsider.com BusinessInsider.com] estimated Beck will make $18 million in 2009<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/the-empire-of-glenn-beck-slideshow-2009-4 Glenn Beck's Cash Machine]</ref> Now with the signing of his new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]], he will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control.<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124138941245781353.html Wall St. Journal; New Deal Gives Beck Share in Book Profits]</ref> | | [http://www.businessinsider.com BusinessInsider.com] estimated Beck will make $18 million in 2009<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/the-empire-of-glenn-beck-slideshow-2009-4 Glenn Beck's Cash Machine]</ref> Now with the signing of his new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]], he will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control.<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124138941245781353.html Wall St. Journal; New Deal Gives Beck Share in Book Profits]</ref> |
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| | On June 27th, 2011, Glen Beck and his wife were attacked by liberal hooligans in New York City's Bryant Park. [http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/06/new_yorkers_turned_on_glenn_be.html] | | On June 27th, 2011, Glen Beck and his wife were attacked by liberal hooligans in New York City's Bryant Park. [http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/06/new_yorkers_turned_on_glenn_be.html] |
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| | + | On September 11th, 2001, Beck's spouse had leaked information insinuating that Beck was secretly a member of the Log Cabin Republicans, this is believed to be the cause of his daughter's suicide. |
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| | == Known favorite associations == | | == Known favorite associations == |