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In a sharp, witty memoir, iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches in detailing her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry—"an absorbing look at a pioneering news figure" (TIME).
Connie Chung is a pioneer. The youngest of ten children, she was the only one born in the U.S., after her parents escaped war-torn China in a harrowing journey to America, where Connie would one day make history as the first woman (and Asian) to co-anchor the CBS Evening News. Profoundly influenced by her family’s cultural traditions, yet growing up completely Americanized, she dealt with overt sexism and racism. Despite this, her tenacity led her to become a household name.
In Connie: A Memoir, Chung reveals behind-the-scenes details of her singular life. From her close relationship with Maury Povich, her husband and professional confidant; to the horrific memory of being molested by the doctor who had delivered her; to her joy of adopting their son when she was almost fifty, she does not hold back. She talks honestly about the good, bad, and ugly in her personal and professional life—this is Connie Chung like you’ve never seen her before.
"This delightful memoir is filled with Connie Chung’s trademark wit, sharp insights, and deep understanding of people. It’s a revealing account of what it’s like to be a woman breaking barriers in the world of TV news, filled with colorful tales of rivalry and triumph. But it also has a larger theme: how the line between serious reporting and tabloid journalism became blurred."—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK • A LA TIMES AND PEOPLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH
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"The pioneer broadcaster who inspired a whole generation of Asian families to name their daughters Connie, who shattered every glass ceiling she touched in a half-century on television, shares the story of a great American life with a sharp eye and a long memory…juicy reading."
— Oprah Daily
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“Witty and honest.”
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“Her candor is commendable and unvarnished.”
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“Chung writes breezily and with irreverent humor about the scoops, the internal politics. and the pure hustle that eventually got her to the top."
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“Chung’s skills as a reporter and storyteller—as well as her legendary sense of humor—come through brilliantly in this memoir."
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“Against musings on the evolution of women’s progress in the newsroom, Chung delivers an earnest account of her arduous journey paving the way for others.”
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“An irreverent, inspiring chronicle of a great life.”
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“Chung’s humanity and journalistic passion reverberate through this invigorating memoir.”
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“A groundbreaker in the truest sense of the word, Chung is as delightful, forthright, and candid on the page as she is on air.”
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“This delightful memoir is filled with Connie Chung’s trademark wit, sharp insights, and deep understanding of people. It’s a revealing account of what it’s like to be a woman breaking barriers in the world of TV news.”
— Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A #1 Amazon bestseller
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in Memoirs
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A Barnes & Noble Bestseller
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A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice of the Week
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A Los Angeles Times Pick of the Month
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A People Magazine Pick of Best Books of 2024
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A BookPage Top Pick in Nonfiction
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About Connie Chung
Connie Chung, pioneer news anchor and reporter, was the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News, the flagship news broadcast on CBS. She was only the second woman to anchor any network evening broadcast in television history.