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Talking Back: To Presidents, Dictators, and Other Scoundrels
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Title Description Andrea Mitchell started her pathbreaking career as the quintessential girl reporter and quickly became one of the first women in broadcast news. Time and again, Mitchell has proven herself by taking on the tough assignments–starting with her first posting abroad in Guyana after the previous NBC correspondent had been murdered by Jim Jones's henchmen. She has had unique access to the halls of power and here gives us her unvarnished insights into every president from Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush–and the men and women who surround them. But what sets this book apart is not only the unique front-row seat Mitchell has in the political world, but also the role she plays in Washington's social scene. Her marriage to Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has created professional challenges but has also given her special entrée to the "A" list of drawing rooms in Washington and other capitals. Here she gives us glimpses of what it's like to go from a 7 p.m. newscast to an 8 p.m. black-tie party, and from being the reporter staking out a state dinner to being one of the invited guests. Smart, candidly written, and highly engaging, Mitchell's behind-the-scenes memoir is a classic of contemporary journalism and a must-listen for anyone interested in politics and current affairs. It will also fascinate anyone looking for an insider's perspective on the dramatic changes in television news, from one of the pioneering women in a traditionally all-male profession. Andrea Mitchell is a class act, and so is TALKING BACK. Recommendations Customers who ordered this book also ordered: 1. Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott; read by Anne Lamott. (CD or Tape) 2. The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt; read by Holter Graham. (CD or Tape) 3. The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham; read by Craig Wasson. (CD or Tape) Customer Reviews Have you listened to this audiobook? Please submit your ratings and review it! |
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