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Young people starting out in television sometimes say to me: “I want to be you.” My stock reply is always: “Then you have to take the whole package.” And now, at last, the most important woman in the history of television journalism gives us that “whole package,” in her inspiring and riveting memoir. After more than forty years of interviewing heads of state, world leaders, movie stars, criminals, murderers, inspirational figures, and celebrities of all kinds, Barbara Walters has turned her gift for examination onto herself to reveal the forces that shaped her extraordinary life. Barbara Walters’s perception of the world was formed at a very early age. Her father, Lou Walters, was the owner and creative mind behind the legendary Latin Quarter nightclub, and it was his risk-taking lifestyle that made Barbara aware of the ups and downs that can occur when someone is willing to take great risks. The financial responsibility for her family, the fear, the love all played a large part in the choices she made as she grew up: the friendships she developed, the relationships she had, the marriages she tried to make work. Ultimately, thanks to her drive, combined with a decent amount of luck, she began a career in television. And what a career it has been! Against great odds, Barbara has made it to the top of a male-dominated industry. She has spent a lifetime auditioning, and this book, in some ways, is her final audition, as she fully opens up both her private and public lives. In doing so, she has given us a story that is heartbreaking and honest, surprising and fun, sometimes startling, and always fascinating.
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"An amazing story. You learn that the most important thing in her life was her career, and everything else was sacrificed for it. She worked hard though, and has met and interviewed anybody who is anybody in this world. She paved the way for women in her field, and is very proud of that."
— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This is a detailed book for Barbara Walters lovers. I sort of skimmed through as Im not a big fan of hers. "
— Cindy, 2/11/2014 -
" Listened to audiobook, very interesting. "
— Elizabeth, 1/30/2014 -
" 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. "
— Lue, 1/23/2014 -
" Actually, I listened to this one. Reading all the detail was too much, but listening to the 20 CDs was fascinating. "
— Kristy, 1/20/2014 -
" Not bad - some interesting tid bits and a background that was new to me. "
— Amy, 1/17/2014 -
" her early childhood was a little upsetting for me so i did not enjoy that part but her career was delightful to read about "
— Toni, 1/12/2014 -
" Ugh! A real name dropper!! "
— Bj, 1/9/2014 -
" 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. "
— Veronica, 1/2/2014 -
" 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. "
— Amy, 12/27/2013 -
" 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. "
— Kelly, 12/9/2013 -
" 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! "
— Jann, 11/25/2013
About Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters is the first woman ever to co-host a network news program. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. An ABC News correspondent, she is also host of The Barbara Walters Specials and the creator, co-host, and co–executive producer of ABC Daytime’s The View. She lives in New York City.