Audition (Abridged): A Memoir Audiobook

" This is a detailed book for Barbara Walters lovers. I sort of skimmed through as Im not a big fan of hers. "

" Listened to audiobook, very interesting. "

" I admire Barbara Walters a lot and was excited when I heard she was writing her memoir. It's an interesting look at the history of television news and morning television. But I found that it was like reading the transcript from one of her specials (parenthetical asides included). That said, it'll go on my shelf beside Katharine Graham's memoir, which I'd recommend to anyone who's read this book. "

" Actually, I listened to this one. Reading all the detail was too much, but listening to the 20 CDs was fascinating. "

" Not bad - some interesting tid bits and a background that was new to me. "

" her early childhood was a little upsetting for me so i did not enjoy that part but her career was delightful to read about "

" Ugh! A real name dropper!! "

" This was well-written, but a little tedious at times with the name-dropping. Also, and I know this is sad, but I expected more about "The View" and found what was there almost too predictable and not at all believeable. A fascinating life to read about nonetheless. "

" Long book, but easy to read. I found the book to be interesting, recommend even if you're not a huge Barbara Walters fan since I'm not really and I liked it. "

" This memoir is so detailed. I learned so much about Barbara Walter's life. It is astonishing how much she has accomplished in the field of journalism. This is a definite "must read" for people who are interested in history and journalism. "

" Well, this is a very long book but I did enjoy it. Barbara has lead an intresting and sometimes difficult life. Her comments on the stars she interviewed were interesting and I actually learned some history from this book! "

" I gave up about 2/3 of the way through the book. It was well written and somewhat interesting but as much as I respect and enjoy Barbara Walters, it just got to be too much of Barbara Walters! "

" Skipped immediately to the chapter entitled, "The hardest chapter to write" and found an even-handed description of the kind of agony that parents and children can suffer during the growing-up years in America. From the Dalai Lama to Oprah, Barbara tells all. "

" I'm a sucker for biographies, and "Baba Wawers" was personal in insightful. It was also a good history lesson. "

" Actually didn't finish this. Interesting tidbits but she's way too into herself for me. "

" Excellent book about the journey of one of America's most famous female journalists. It's not all roses, but her strength helped her conquer obstacles, discrimination, and heart-wrenching challenges. I couldn't put this one down. "

" Excellent book1 I found this book so interesting. I never thoguht I would have liked it but I really enjoyed it and recommend it to all my friends and family. "

" She persevered and has becomme very famous worldwide. Very interesting. "

" Wasn't sure how I would like this book, but thought it was truly amazing. I listened to it on my MP3 and the reader was captivating. Just the right touch of Barbara Walters herself to draw you in between the covers of the book. "

" wonderful. what a life she has had! amazing experiences but it seemed rather lonely. i wouldn't trade her. "

" the writer must have been chosen fo being so much like Ms Walters -- the pacifist and mediator or the writer was not truthful. I believe that Ms Walters is a ind person who is able to make people comfortable. I also believe she is comfortable in her skin. "

" Purchased so I could really explore the history and rise of this icon whose story I felt disconnected from. Not only did I discover her personal history, but was able to be taken on a journey through our collective history as well. Finally finished the nearly 600 pages yesterday! "

" Really enjoyed learning about his upbringing as well as her challenges in her early career. Did this as an audio book and enjoyed it. "

" This is a fascinating read about a fascinating life. When I was a little girl I said that when I grew up I wanted to be "an interviewer" -- this book and Barbara's life re-ignited that passion. A rich, full life - complex and inspiring. "

" Interesting of course. Ms. Walters has lived an amazing life. I've always been a fan of hers. The book however took me forever to read. Not that well-written, some of the sections were hard to plod through. Even though I didn't love 'Audition,' I did find it a (mostly) worthwhile read. "

" I went from liking Barbara to really liking her. What an amazing career and life. "

" very interesting. fun to learn the stories about her interactions with such well known people <br/> "

" Except for her repetition of the phrase &quot;to this very day,&quot; the book was an interesting history. What a life she's had. "

" A 21 disk audio book that held my interest as Barbara Walters herself read her life story. "

" Absolutely loved this book and the candid language in which it was written. I've always been a huge Barbara Walters fan. She was the picture of class and composure. To learn of the little scandals, doubts and other issues of her private life was captivating. "

" So... yeah, I haven't finished it yet but so far it's really good. She is as good of an author as she is a newscaster, and she has a very interesting background. "

" My god, I thought it would never end. I enjoyed the second half much more than the first half. "

" Autobiography of a personality I have admired for a long tome "