Reviews

Morning Miracle: Inside the Washington Post A Great Newspaper Fights for Its Life by Dave Kindred

katrinalee_84's review against another edition

4.0

A fast-paced, engaging read. Kindred delves into the history of the Post and the people behind it, both past and present. While he certainly doesn't hide his personal love for the Post, he is not afraid to explore the newspaper company's lows (as well as, of course, its highs). I half-expected Morning Miracle to be like an unexciting history book but was instead pleasantly surprised to find myself thoroughly engrossed in all the drama and sub-stories. The underlying, overarching theme about the ongoing struggle for all print news companies to adapt to the digital, 24/7 Internet age conveys a stark message about the forever-changed world of print journalism. Even if you don't read the Post (which I do, albeit online - I have to admit, I feel a little guilty after reading this book), don't be surprised if you find yourself rooting for the Post, just like Kindred.

reverenddave's review against another edition

3.0

For some reason had it in my head that this was about the Post in the late 70s. Still an interesting read, though the last chapters made for a difficult read so soon after the 2016 election.