Connie

A Memoir

De: Connie Chung

Narrado por: Connie Chung

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

Superb.

Wish Connie's gold standard for news reporting on the big networks in her day was that of today's anchors & reporters. As she says in this memoir, report the honest story & facts & let the viewers decide. Something the Megan Kelleys of today should take to heart. No agenda, just report.

A quiet feminist

An amazing memoir from a low-key, smart, dynamic, quiet feminist. I enjoyed listening Connie’s memoir. Her voice brought her story alive! Thanks, Connie. You are an amazing woman. I write this review with tears in my eyes.

outstanding

connie Chung really delivers an interesting look into her life and what made her one of America's best journalists and influenced a whole generation of Connie's. bravo!

Powerful and inspirational

Connie story of determination and tenacity was inspiring and her voice is so so soothing highly recommend!

An OUTSTANDING Autobiography!

What a trip! I couldn't believe how quickly I became enthralled in the life of Connie Chung! I always felt Dan Rather was a phony! What I didn't realize was what a true piece of crap he really was! Congratulations on a wonderful journey.