Truth Worth Telling

By: Scott Pelley

Narrated by: Scott Pelley, Scott Pelley Scott Pelley

An inspiring memoir from the frontlines of history by the award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent.

Don’t ask the meaning of life. Life is asking, what’s the meaning of you?

With this provocative question, Truth Worth Telling introduces us to unforgettable people who discovered the meaning of their lives in the historic events of our times.

A 60 Minutes correspondent and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, Scott Pelley writes as a witness to events that changed our world. In moving, detailed prose, he stands with firefighters at the collapsing World Trade Center on 9/11, advances with American troops in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, and reveals private moments with presidents (and would-be presidents) he’s known for decades. Pelley also offers a resounding defense of free speech and a free press as the rights that guarantee all others.

Above all, Truth Worth Telling offers a collection of inspiring tales that reminds us of the importance of values in uncertain times. For readers who believe that values matter and that truth is worth telling, Pelley writes, “I have written this book for you.”

This is the most important book of our time

Scott Pelley's immaculate prose and directive is more transformative than solely informative. Anyone questioning his or her purpose in society should not necessarily become a journalist, but should consume the most important book of our time for its Truth Worth Telling.

Another Walter Cronkite

Truth Worth Telling by Scott Pelley is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Keep giving us the truth.

Refreshing, emotional and honest.

Been a long time since I read/listened to something that made me feel and respect. His reverence for those who serve and protect is honest. Great and emotional listen.

Between Good and Average

3.5 stars. Most of the negative reviews claim left leaning political bias- that is not true. This is a balanced assessment of several issues and people. It is anti-Trump, but Trump is a person- not a party or a political philosophy. It is also anti-Bill Clinton, but none of the reviews claim it is too far right.

Not five stars because some of the chapters are not as interesting. More often, the stories are well told and informative. The conclusion is excellent and probably should have been reflected in the introduction better. It might have put more readers into the correct frame of mind.

Worth a listen unless you don’t like to hear the truth- which unfortunately is a LOT of people.

I would give it 6 stars if I could.

At a time when our media is under constant attack for supporting whichever agenda the attackers oppose, this is a refreshing inside story of many of the major events of our times. Scott had a seat at the table behind closed doors, and shares insights and wisdom on such an array of events, from 9/11 to the OKC Bombing to the Clinton affair and Iraqi wars.

Wonderful storytelling.