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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
funny
informative
emotional
informative
slow-paced
enjoyable read about Katie’s career/life. the reflections on her late husband being an avid civil war historian and how they plays out with her daughters now were really interesting. love her perspective on aging.
I found this open and honest and cathartic. This is exactly what I look for in a memoir, depth. I picture her finishing this with a good cry feeling accomplished. For me, this work, this peek into the window of Katie’s life, is much appreciated.
I really enjoyed this book. It’s out of my normal genre but I’ve always liked Katie Couric and I’m glad I chose this one. It’s a beautifully written book about her life and career. It’ll make you laugh out loud and shed tears. The loss of her husband and other family members is heartbreaking. The stories about her career, coworkers, and crazy events that happened are entertaining and hilarious, and sometimes sad and shocking. I found Katie to be so relatable, especially being someone who is a “reporter” for a small town like I am, I can relate to her feelings of wanting everyone to like her and then coming to the realization that it doesn’t matter if everyone doesn’t like her. And that to make change, you have to sometimes make waves and piss people off. I admire her strength and courage. I admire her ability to overcome. She’s an amazing role model. Highly recommend this book ❤️
medium-paced
Growing up and watching the TODAY Show is one of those memories that still plays in my mind on repeat. I remember 9/11. I remember watching the show and remember Katie Couric and Matt Lauer and their fun and familiar sibling banter. I remember her getting her colonoscopy ON CAMERA. But there were things I didn’t know. Like her husband passing away of colon cancer. Perhaps I was too young to remember or realize. This book is a fast read even though it almost took me a month to read. Couric’s words fly off the page. Say what you will but I truly enjoyed this book with a lot of insight to her life on and off screen.
The last part of the memoir is of the MeToo movement and how she is still trying to cope with the fact that Lauer did heinous sexual acts right across from her office. To no boldly go where many would shy away from. I laughed. I cried. What a good start to begin 2022.
The last part of the memoir is of the MeToo movement and how she is still trying to cope with the fact that Lauer did heinous sexual acts right across from her office. To no boldly go where many would shy away from. I laughed. I cried. What a good start to begin 2022.
Listened to this one on audio (read by Katie herself including multiple clips/audio throughout). I am so glad I listened versus reading because I think the impact is so much stronger. I have always been a passive fan of Katie Couric (as I grew up during the time she was on the Today Show) but this has given me entire new perspective. I got emotional multiple times when listening about her first husband’s battle with colon cancer, 9/11, and the relationship with her parents. Listening to her describe her relationship with Matt Lauer then his subsequent downfall was enthralling. She didn’t hold back in this book which was something I was really wondering going into it. I listened to the majority of the book on a road trip which worked out perfectly. Definitely would recommend listening to this one!
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5 - She definitely goes “there”. But she also comes across as a little naive (maybe it’s self preservation) about the sexism that happened in front of her face.
this is a very satisfying and introspective memoir from a television news icon. the chapters are SO short. i think this could have hindered Couric from really “going there” on some issues that end up feeling fragmented. however, she does ultimately reflect in a meaningful way on a variety of topics and people - including herself.
my biggest problem - Couric in press around the book (which i have consumed an embarrassing amount of) claims that Matt Lauer & her were merely colleagues with no outside of work connections.
throughout the book she gives many instances of dinners, birthdays, events with him. naturally a part of their job but very different from recent public comments. i can only imagine how hard the situation with him is - the book reflects it well - but she paints a different picture for those not reading the book and only watching the news.
ultimately, a great memoir & i’m glad to have read it.
my biggest problem - Couric in press around the book (which i have consumed an embarrassing amount of) claims that Matt Lauer & her were merely colleagues with no outside of work connections.
throughout the book she gives many instances of dinners, birthdays, events with him. naturally a part of their job but very different from recent public comments. i can only imagine how hard the situation with him is - the book reflects it well - but she paints a different picture for those not reading the book and only watching the news.
ultimately, a great memoir & i’m glad to have read it.