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Al Sharpton’s New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a Month
The Daily Rash ^ | November 4, 2013 | Mark Donahue

Posted on 12/05/2013 9:50:46 AM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder

NEW YORK – Reverend Al Sharpton’s new book, “The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership” appears to be on an unshakable trajectory to success, according to its author. Since its release less than 30 days ago the revered civil rights leader’s long awaited memoir has already sold 18 copies. A spokesperson at Sharpton’s publisher, Simon and Schuster, said the company wasn’t the least bit surprised at the book’s sales numbers.

Political activist and singer, Barbra Streisand, held a book release party for Sharpton at her Malibu estate over the weekend. Streisand gushed that Sharpton is “a selfless African American clergyman who’s transformed himself into a normal person by indiscriminately destroying the lives of privileged white people.” Streisand went onto say she and Sharpton will be recording a duet of the Amy Winehouse hit ‘Back to Black’ in an effort to raise money to help pay for Sharpton’s back taxes.

Comedian Bill Maher arrived at the party with a bag of medical marihuana and an attractive African American prostitute on his arm. “Reverend Al really knows how to stick it to Whitey and Hispanics who are white,” Maher remarked after the party. “I’m just hoping he takes me out for a nice dinner before he sticks it to me.”

Cher attended the party with her new son, Chaz. Unable to move her mouth because of massive Botox injections earlier in the day, Cher’s sentiments were conveyed by Chaz.

“Mom feels that Reverend Sharpton is a national treasure. She still gets emotional when she hears his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.”

And Reverend Jesse Jackson appeared on Sharpton’s radio show yesterday sounding enthusiastic about Sharpton’s new book. No one was able to interpret what he actually said, but it sounded enthusiastic.

Last night Al Sharpton was interviewed by Piers Morgan on CNN. Following is a transcript of their conversation.

piers morgan 1024x682 Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthPIERS MORGAN: I welcome Al Sharpton to my show.

AL SHARPTON: You may call me Reverend.

PIERS MORGAN: Of course, Reverend. My mistake.

AL SHARPTON: No mistake taken.

PIERS MORGAN: Congratulations on the success of your new book. Over a dozen copies in just a few weeks!

AL SHARPTON: My publisher told me the sales of the book have far preceded his exterminations.

PIERS MORGAN: You have your own show on MSNBC, a daily radio show and now a best selling book. At what point is enough enough?

AL SHARPTON: When you fight for justice and equilibrium there never comes a time when enough is enough. Enough is enough when there is no more nuff.

PIERS MORGAN: I’ve been told you were hoping a civil rights issue might coincide with the release of your book?

AL SHARPTON: We were keeping our fingers crossed for a murder or rape somewhere.

PIERS MORGAN: You’re referring to an African American being raped or murdered by a white man?

AL SHARPTON: Unfortunately there have not been any.

PIERS MORGAN: Does it disappoint you that more whites aren’t killing and raping African Americans?

AL SHARPTON: Well, let’s just say it would help with book sales.

PIERS MORGAN: Yet even without a white on black crime for you to sensationalize your book has sold over a dozen copies in just a few weeks.

AL SHARPTON: It’s like this, Percy, when I de-lice people to rise up and demand justice it creates opportunities for me to make a few bucks.

298 october 25 2013 1024 Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthPIERS MORGAN: Barbra Streisand held a book release party for you at her Malibu estate. That’s pretty exciting.

AL SHARPTON: Yes, it was. Mrs. Streisand said I was the first African American in her house. Hell, I didn’t find out until after the party was over that she’s a Jew.

PIERS MORGAN: So what are your plans now, Reverend?

AL SHARPTON: I’ll probably just go back home unless you know of something to do.

PIERS MORGAN: I mean, what’s your next big career move? Will you be running for president in 2016?

AL SHARPTON: It’s too soon to be delubricating a run for president. As you said, I’m a busy man and I’m making lots of money. Plus I have a new young girlfriend who keeps me busy, if you know what I’m sayin’.

PIERS MORGAN: (coughs) Uh, in your book you say it took time, maturity and growth for you to transform into the kind of leader who had the discipline to control yourself and your emotions.

AL SHARPTON: That was in my book?

PIERS MORGAN: You don’t recall that statement?

Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthAL SHARPTON: I’m waiting for the big print edition to come out before I read what I wrote.

PIERS MORGAN: Reverend, how significant is your relationship with God in your day to day life?

AL SHARPTON: You make it sound like we’re dating.

PIERS MORGAN: What I mean is, does your faith play a role in your activities?

AL SHARPTON: (snickers) My girlfriend likes us to role-play that she’s Mrs. Obama and I’m an escaped convict, but we haven’t played any Bible characters yet.

(Al Sharpton looks into the camera)

AL SHARPTON: And remember kids, always use a progalactic.

PIERS MORGAN: That’s all the time we have tonight. Thanks for joining us, Reverend.

AL SHARPTON: My pleasure, Percy.


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: alsharpton; failure; piersmorgan; sharpton; snafu
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

I’d have bought a copy but the reviews said it was scratchy and not as absorbent as Charmin Ultra-Soft.


41 posted on 12/05/2013 10:54:33 AM PST by MeganC (Support Matt Bevin to oust Mitch McConnell! https://mattbevin.com/)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Sharpton. Racist extraordinaire

42 posted on 12/05/2013 10:56:03 AM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Too funny! Sounds just like him too. It does make one wonder how a slimeball like Sharpton even rose to the position he’s in. He has zero skill sets that I’ve seen other than the ability to BS with a straight face much like any career politician.


43 posted on 12/05/2013 10:56:38 AM PST by Boomer
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To: SkyDancer

Babs is looking good for 70. At least she’s looking like a normal 70 years old rather than so many botoxed plastic injected lypoed lifted faked boobs out to here Hollywood 70 year olds who think they can still pass for 18.


44 posted on 12/05/2013 10:59:50 AM PST by bgill (This reply was mined before it was posted.)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Thanks. I really needed to laugh today.


45 posted on 12/05/2013 12:12:47 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo (Support Free Republic!!!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

“A spokesperson at Sharpton’s publisher, Simon and Schuster, said the company wasn’t the least bit surprised at the book’s sales numbers.”

Are these guys idiots???


46 posted on 12/05/2013 12:48:27 PM PST by stocksthatgoup (Take out the trash)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Stay classy MSNBC!!! Maybe you can pick up Reggie Love after he has finished his “position” at the White House .... a real insider.


47 posted on 12/05/2013 1:18:11 PM PST by RetiredTexasVet (Some people might call it a confidence game or swindle, others call it ObamaCare!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

I believe Rush Limbaugh more copies of his new book in the time it took me to write this.


48 posted on 12/05/2013 7:53:35 PM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: minnesota_bound

This gal Amanda Hocking writing part time sold a million copies of her e-books. Google her name for other articles. Read the one from theguardian

Al Sharpton has news articles written about him, praise from liberals and been on tv for years and he can only sell a handful of books. Someone like Amanda above and other e-book publishers are able to sell their books because people want what they are offering and not hate filled propaganda like Al Sharpton.


49 posted on 12/05/2013 9:34:24 PM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

HILARIOUS!!!


50 posted on 12/06/2013 1:35:43 AM PST by Jack Hammer
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