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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
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Katie Couric shares it all in Going There, beginning with her childhood, through her launch into media superstardom, to her current career. This is a brutally honest recollection of important events in Katie’s life, and gives a glimpse of her struggles to balance work and family, and the many losses of loved ones throughout the years. The book ebbed and flowed between excitement and melancholy, but it all felt genuine and crafted with heart. Before reading, I knew a bit about Couric and watched her on various television news programs – the most memorable was of course The Today Show. She dives deep into her friendship with Matt Lauer, and her eventual shock and confusion with his sexual assault scandal. Couric’s memories of her late husband and parents were truly touching and heartbreaking, and their inclusion made this memoir feel like I was getting to know her personally. The various references to her encounters with celebrities and politicians kept the book interesting, though parts of her CBS years were a bit less exciting. I appreciated Couric’s reflection on how the various television network management treated her and her female colleagues, and how that dynamic changed over time. This was a worthwhile read and a celebrity memoir with substance!
I enjoyed learning her career timeline, what happened with her husband Jay, and the inside TV/network stories. Katie is however quite out of touch with reality and at times her comments and stories were total eye roll annoying. This book made me like her less than I did before reading it.
SO GOOD I just couldn’t stop listening! Highly, highly recommend the audiobook so you can hear not only Katie read / talk to you, but also some sound bites from i.e. her first day on Today when they announce her name, 9/11 coverage, etc.
Why’d I pick this? Because I’ve been obsessed with Katie Couric and the Today show since high school
Why’d I pick this? Because I’ve been obsessed with Katie Couric and the Today show since high school
I really enjoyed this. I listened to the audio book, read by Katie. It’s upbeat but not to the exclusion of tackling hard topics. It’s frank but not salacious. I’m a fan of Katie’s and this book strengthens my admiration for her.
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would…I respected that she could be honest about what she got right and what she got wrong in her life and career - not everyone can be that self-reflective.
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