A Long Way From Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland Audiobook

" I enjoyed the latter part of the book more than the first. It's a good insight into Brokaw who could be labeled narcissistic or honest. I prefer the latter. His evaluation of the Indian situation--and racism in general--should push us all to evaluate our personal stance as well as that of our towns and our nation. It's a forthcoming book. "

" Skillfully Brokaw has culled the details of a long distinguished life and made it a personal conversation with the reader. It is very readable and about everyday events of his life growing up before starting his career in major television. At first it seemed mundane and dull and I wondered how he tolerated it, let alone me in the reading; but I grew fascinated and began to identify with my own life- being about his age. I was particularly fascinated with his return to Dakota to see his Indian friends, and moved by their fate ( as was he). "

" Meh. Tom met his wife when he was growing up, and she thought he was pompous. I have to agree. I didn't care about him or the life he was describing. "

" Tom Brokaw's autobiography --- extremely well written and interesting story of growing up in South Dakota and his success as an news anchor. "

" non-fiction. I loved this book on tape, it was as if Tom was reading me his life story. I was very inspired by his mother Meredith. She was very liberal minded for a woman born in her time. "

" The Brokaw story, the way it was meant to be told...by the man himself! "

" Loved this book (CD)! Tom Brokaw had my attention from the get go. I enjoyed hearing about his early days in South Dakota and was sad to hear of the racism for the American Indian. "

" I like Tom Brokaw as a broadcaster, but his speaking style does not translate to prose very well. "

" This was a very engaging read. It almost felt like a good book of fiction because you sit down and just get lost in the story. "

" I really liked reading and learning about Tom Brokaw. I could relate to alot of his early child hood experiences. "

" If I hadn't red the preface of this book, I would've put it down earlier. Pretty narcissistic, and the funny thing is, he's out of touch and doesn't even realize he's doing it. I read The Greatest Generation, much better "

" This guy is really down to earth, which surprised me. He always seems to debonair & big city. I enjoyed it. "

" Forgetting that I'm minorly obsessed with Tom Brokaw, this book is a great read! I grew up in the Midwest like Mr. Brokaw, so his topics are fairly relatable (even though I grew up several generations after him). His life has been pretty incredible considering his humble beginnings. What a man:) "

" This was really interesting to me as my parents grew up in the midwest during the Great Depression as well. It's a fast read, interesting, and surprising in some ways. "

" A very interesting and entertaining memoir- thoroughly enjoyable. Tom Brokaw embraces who he is and where he has come from with charm and affection. I listened to this on audiobook and it was perfect to hear it read in the author's own distinctive voice. "

" Good, but most of the book was hard to relate to. "

" Good book! Definitely held my attention! Makes me feel like I know Tom Brokaw, always a favorite. "

" I LOVE Tom Brokaw - I am a self-confessed news junkie. His book is interesting to read - a memoir of his own life during a hard time (post depression and WWII). Good read. "

" i love people's own life stories and he is a good storyteller. "

" As a broadcast journalism major, I'm fascinated by the lives of famous journalists. "

" I love him. Don't knock me. I'm a former slave to the FCC. Code lingo for american journalist. "

" I liked this book. It was quite interesting to see where he came from (especially as it's pretty much where I came from, too). "

" Leave me alone. I love him. "

" Oh, Tom! Come to my high plains town and write a book! "

" I have an everlasting adoration for Tom Brokaw, so I found this book to be really interesting (more so than most 20somethings would, I expect). "

" This was really interesting to me as my parents grew up in the midwest during the Great Depression as well. It's a fast read, interesting, and surprising in some ways. "

" non-fiction. I loved this book on tape, it was as if Tom was reading me his life story. I was very inspired by his mother Meredith. She was very liberal minded for a woman born in her time. "

" Good, but most of the book was hard to relate to. "

" If I hadn't red the preface of this book, I would've put it down earlier. Pretty narcissistic, and the funny thing is, he's out of touch and doesn't even realize he's doing it. I read The Greatest Generation, much better "

" A very interesting and entertaining memoir- thoroughly enjoyable. Tom Brokaw embraces who he is and where he has come from with charm and affection. I listened to this on audiobook and it was perfect to hear it read in the author's own distinctive voice. "

" I really liked reading and learning about Tom Brokaw. I could relate to alot of his early child hood experiences. "

" I listened to the abridged audio version of this book.Interesting, hearing Brokaw telling about his early experiences on his path to success. The reading seemed a bit rushed a times, but he had a lot to tell. What a great voice he has! "

" I like Tom Brokaw as a broadcaster, but his speaking style does not translate to prose very well. "

" He had a very interesting life, from small town to bigger than life. "

" I liked this book. It was quite interesting to see where he came from (especially as it's pretty much where I came from, too). "