Mike Wallace. His very name conjures up a certain kind of journalism--smart, informed, intense, and groundbreaking. Who else has wrangled sit-downs with his roster of world leaders and criminals, celebrities, and underdogs, heroes and scoundrels?Organized by interview subject--including Presidents, Icons and Artists, Con Men and Other Crooks, The General and the Whistle-Blower--Between You and Me, now in paperback, is his wry, candid, and revealing look back at sixty years in an unparalleled career.
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"I've always enjoyed Wallace's straight-talking, sharp-shooting style, so I made a point of borrowing this from the library. The book comes with a CD of Mike's interviews, many going way back. I really enjoyed the book & the interviews with various political figures." — Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
"I've always enjoyed Wallace's straight-talking, sharp-shooting style, so I made a point of borrowing this from the library. The book comes with a CD of Mike's interviews, many going way back. I really enjoyed the book & the interviews with various political figures."
" I adore this book, or audiobook! I always wanted to be a journalist, I was never any good at it, but he made me wish again! "
" More or less Wallace's account of some of his favorite (or what he considers his most important) interviews, how they came to be, and often sound bites from the broadcast. Little biographical informantion. A good audiobook for a trip. "
" Mike Wallace is so cool. The book is full of great stories about his experiences on Sixty Minutes and beyond. "
" A bit of a blowhard naturally, but it was interesting to see where all he'd been. He's certainly met and interviewed a great many fascinating people "
" Self serving and a lot less engaging than I expected. I didn't hate it. "
" An amazing quick read and his thoughts on interviewing some of the greatest figures of the twentieth century are really fascinating. Quick hit stories that allow you to pick it up and put it down at will. If you love the art of the interview then this is a must. "
" Enjoyed it, a very quick read. "
" It was okay, but I didn't love it. "
" What's not to like? The man is a legend. "
" Readers over 50 will enjoy this personal view of the many famous people interviewed by Mike Wallace over his long career. "
" Great memoir! Mike Wallace was a A+++ journalist and this book is a must read for anyone who has watched his interviews in 60 Minutes. "
" I thought this was a very interesting book. It gave some interesting insite into some of the people he interviewed over his long career. I only wish he had told more. "
" about a 3.5. read this shortly after it came out. not bad for a memoir. he seems very candid about his life. he was a tough newsman. for sure. "
" A very quick read and very enjoyable. "
" For those who like the magazine show, here is one of the best and how he got there. "
" What can I say? I like Mike Wallace. He's what a journalist should be- direct, no frills, no bs, to the point. This was like reading a diary and getting dirt on a bunch of famous and important people "
" I first though tI would hate the boko, but as I got into some of the stories he talked about, I found that I could not put it down. "
Mike Wallace was coeditor of 60 Minutes, CBS’s seminal news magazine, from its premiere in 1968 until he retired in 2006 after thirty-seven years on the broadcast. He has won innumerable awards for his work and been inducted into the TV Hall of Fame.
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