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

We love you Connie

Enjoyed the journey of Connie Chung. I grew up watching Connie on the news and admired her conconfidence and beauty. Book well written.

Connie

Liked it all!! Connie’s Levity, intensity and lovingness make her all the more admirable for sure!

Truly inspiring

What an extraordinary life of Connie Chung! A great read! Fully enjoyed. Truly inspiring for the next generation of young Connies to break the racial and gender barriers and live their American dreams.

Always loved Connie an excellent memoir

I loved following her personal journey she should run for president I know she’s never pursued a political career but she would be perfect

Funny and engaging biography

I loved that she narrated it and told some private stories. Great background of the news biz as she experienced it.

humor and wisdom

Connie's voice is as strong and warm as ever, and her telling of her life's story mixed insight and history so well.

Inspiring

Beautifully read and written. Thank you, Connie, for your story, for the Asian American female story.

listened straight thru

Interesting, well written and narrated. Ive always loved Dan Rather but got a look into what he was like as a co-anchor with Connie. I don't feel as enamored with him now, given how Connie was treated at CBS because of his rabble raising! I sincerely hope he's apologized to her for his behavior in those days. Being in his 90's, time is getting slim to make ammends. Great job on the book, Connie!

Her endurance!!!

Liked the whole truth that she displayed to the whole world. Cringed at the good old boys society that news is.

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.