Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.

I loved hearing Mike's words in his signature voice and style. It was like a long conversation with the man himself. The stories were interesting and thought provoking, and overall the book was simply a joy.

I love Mike Rowe! I love the way he presents things and even in reading his words, I can hear his voice reading it to me. Great narrative voice! I enjoyed reading his book. I learned a few things that I hadn't ever thought of or heard before and I enjoyed that about his book. It made me think and ponder every word. This is an easy book to read. The stories within the pages or chapters are real and really came to life for me as I read. I hated to put the book down. But in the real world I had too and it was easy to pick right back up where I had left off. Love the Way I Heard It! It made me feel like I was just visiting with someone and made me think of my deceased father. My Father was a big guy and loved John Wayne and those kind of things and owned a coffee shop for all the locals in our little community. This book reminded me of the many times sitting at the counter and listening to the guys.
Thank you Mike! Great book!

Podcaster, actor and now author, Mike Rowe, takes the stories from his podcast into a book. The book is a collection of thirty-five of some of his best podcast stories told in the style of Paul Harvey. Many of these stories profiles a famous person or event you would be familiar with, and others are new and interesting. Each podcast tale ends with his reactions and sometimes tales from his own story. Each is fascinating and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

I've been a fan of Mike Rowe for some time. From Dirty Jobs, to Shark Week, to his insightful Facebook posts, Mike has an interesting story to share. Always the entertainer, he chooses his material well and keeps you guessing until the end. He also shares stories of his own life from starting out at QVC, meeting Joan Crawford, and skills that led to his success. He also adds touching stories of growing up, including stories of his parents John and Peggy--my favorite may have been the creativity they showed when pitying other families who "had to order pizza" because their mom must not have been able to cook (they had many mouths to feed). It was clear to see where Mike learned to face the world with hard work, humility, and a bit of humor. That's the way I heard it.... And why you should read it.

I really think Mike Rowe should run for president! I've watched many of his TV shows and follow his many projects on social media. Not only does he make sense, it's obvious he cares about the world we live in and wants to improve life for us all. This book flows just like you were reading his posts or listening to his shows. He is definitely a man who makes a difference on a daily basis. The humor he shares with us just serves to make the lessons a little easier for everyone. My vote is cast...Mike Rowe for president!

I have heard Mike Rowe speak both live and on TV, and I feel like he is speaking this book in my head as well. The Way I Heard it is a perfect combination of historical stories (presented in a way that goes beyond what we have all heard on our history classes) and personal stories of a man who has become iconic in our society. Reading both the historical and the personal, I feel like both are a glimpse into something special. I feel like I am in on something. I love that this book is so easy to pick up and read a chapter at a time. It is just enough of a taste that I can jump in whenever I have a few minutes (though I always ended up reading more than one once I got started). I have highly enjoyed Mike Rowe everywhere I have seen or heard him. This feels like he is sitting on my front porch with me on a warm summer evening sharing stories like I would with a good friend.

Mike Rowe has a distinctive voice, even when he is writing. I could listen to his stories all day. It is always interesting to find hidden facts about people you think you know. If anything, I would have loved more behind the scene stories of the people in Dirty Jobs and how this has led him to form his organization. Maybe his next book?

I knew Mike Rowe from the television program Dirty Jobs and read his book based on liking that program. Here Rowe patterns his story telling on the radio programs of Paul Harvey. We get a story but we're not necessarily given the name of the person involved until the end,. When the surprise reveal comes that person is well known, maybe living today, maybe a name from history. Adding up the clues while I read these short pieces fun and relaxing.

Mike Rowe's wit and intelligence come across in this memoir loud and clear. The collection of his short stories is as entertaining as his podcasts. You can imagine his voice as you read each of the essays. What a fun way to spend a day - learning about people, places and things in easy-to-digest nuggets.

As a fan of Mike Rowe, I enjoyed this book. He gives information about historical figures that I had not heard before. He includes his own back story and that of some of the characters we have come to know because of Mike and his shows. I have recommended this book to others. The only thing I wish it had were pictures! But, I guess that isn't how he heard it!

The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe is a wonderful, funny, and insightful book, which I loved. I have always liked Mr. Rowe's sense of humor, but this book was so much more. The stories kept me reading from page after page, trying to guess who he was talking about. I strongly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed.

I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you.

I have always loved Mike Rowe, his quick wit, his engaging stories, his instantly recognizable voice, and even the stories he recounts of his parent's hysterical and adorable conversations. Simon and Schuster gifted me this on audio and hearing Mike Rowe read it to me was absolutely incredible. Thank you SO much for the opportunity to read this amazing book!

I have been a Mike Rowe fan since first watching Dirty Jobs. This was like sitting with him a having a fireside chat! What great stories and I would highly recommend for anyone who likes Rowe!

I love reading this feel good inspirational true stories.
On a blue day (or any day) it's a great reminder that good things come to those who work hard and overcome obstacles creatively.
It also helps that while reading, I hear Mike Rowes unmistakable voice.

I loved Paul Harvey and I love that Rowe has picked up the storyteller mantle and carried it forward.
The stories are interesting, with twists and turns, and i love Rowe's continued interpretations at the end of many of the vignettes. A great read.

While not something that should win a Pulitzer or National Book Award, this is a must read for fans of Mike Rowe's TV shows or podcasts or blogs. Plus, for those of a certain age who were fans of Paul Harvey, this will take you back to the days when "The Rest of the Story" kept you on the edge of your seats. (If you don't know who that is.....Google him!)

In brief "mysteries", Rowe tells the stories of inspirational characters and then ties their experiences to his own. So you get a biography/mystery/essay/self-help book all in one. The vignettes are short, and not necessarily in chronological order, so they can be read in short spurts and even out of order if you want. It's a quick read even if you go stright through. Recommended for a "feel good" read, especially if you are a fan. If not, I'll bet you will be afterward.

There is nothing to dislike about Mike Rowe's down home book. He has to be one of the most likable men in America. Mike has the story telling ability of Paul Harvey, the magnetic personality of Arnold Palmer, and the smirky sense of humor of Tim Allen. For my money, that's a pretty good trio to join.

Rowe sets out to tell the reader stories. They are everyday stories and most have a twist. He follows the Paul Harvey formula of telling us enough to keep us intrigued and then reveals who the story was about. Once the mystery has been unraveled, Rowe gives us a biographical peek into his own life. His humor is self-deprecating and he never takes himself too seriously.

There really is nothing to dislike about either Mike Rowe, his book or his story telling ability. So let's give it five stars.

What a great read. If you have ever listened to Rowe's podcast you will be familiar with the stories he pulls from there, but the biographical tales he intertwines with those "The Way I Heard It" bits make it much more interesting. Rowe shares some of his favorite "The Way I Heard It" stories and then follows with a related story from his own life creating a mixture that flows smoothly and revolves back around to itself in a way that holds your attention. And if you have ever listened to his podcast then you might have the same experience I did where you hear his voice as you are reading his words!

A huge thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I saw this pop up in my options on Netgalley one day and immediately asked for it. I love Mike Rowe so much as a person and as an entertainer. I didn't really know what it would be about and I didn't really care. But I didn't need to worry about a thing. Mike presented us with a collection of essays about various celebrities that came with a history lesson. The deal was that he would give us many many clues and we were supposed to guess who it was about. Oddly enough, I knew very few. But, to be fair, I had no idea that most people in the celebrity world weren't even using their real names. I loved reading about his own early history and I loved reading about the celebrities, even the ones I didn't know. There was so much about HIM that I didn't know so obviously I loved that part...but the entire book kept me interested the whole time. It was a very easy to read book that I just ate up. Honestly, though, I was reading it in his voice and come on...he could read the telephone book and make it sound interesting. Wait, maybe he's done that before too?

I enjoy any book that makes me interested enough that I have to keep stopping to look something up about what I just read. But he DID say he would wait while we Googled it.

Mike Rowe is goofy (in the best possible way) and charming and engaging and endearing - he is who he is and does and says what he wants, and that is what I've always loved about him and his shows. The book reads exactly the way I imagined it would - it is full of fun facts, odd tidbits of history and pop culture, and anecdotes that tug at the heartstrings in a genuine and moving way, while providing surprising bursts of insight, self-awareness, and humor. I loved the way he spun the perspective of the tales he told so that it was often not clear until the very end (if at all!) who the story was actually about - it was a clever way to tell tales and meant that I was engaged throughout even if I was already familiar with the story being told. It was an entertaining and quick read and one I would definitely recommend!

Mike Rowe is a natural storyteller. His wisdom, humor, common sense and compassion are evident throughout these compelling stories of humanity. I especially love the mystery of the personality at the start of each chapter. Mike’s rolling out of little known tidbits leading up to the reveal is brilliant. Mike also peppers in his personal history and TV-land experiences. He has lived a colorful life and worked many interesting jobs. I enjoyed reading the stories of his work experiences and was unfamiliar with some of them, such as Deadliest Catch which I watched for years but had no idea Mike narrated that show. Mike Rowe is an awesome guy, an inspiration and a master at his craft. I look forward to see where he goes from here.


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