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aallyoop_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Katie Couric shares it all in Going There, beginning with her childhood, through her launch into media superstardom, to her current career. This is a brutally honest recollection of important events in Katie’s life, and gives a glimpse of her struggles to balance work and family, and the many losses of loved ones throughout the years. The book ebbed and flowed between excitement and melancholy, but it all felt genuine and crafted with heart. Before reading, I knew a bit about Couric and watched her on various television news programs – the most memorable was of course The Today Show. She dives deep into her friendship with Matt Lauer, and her eventual shock and confusion with his sexual assault scandal. Couric’s memories of her late husband and parents were truly touching and heartbreaking, and their inclusion made this memoir feel like I was getting to know her personally. The various references to her encounters with celebrities and politicians kept the book interesting, though parts of her CBS years were a bit less exciting. I appreciated Couric’s reflection on how the various television network management treated her and her female colleagues, and how that dynamic changed over time. This was a worthwhile read and a celebrity memoir with substance!
b00kieboo's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed learning her career timeline, what happened with her husband Jay, and the inside TV/network stories. Katie is however quite out of touch with reality and at times her comments and stories were total eye roll annoying. This book made me like her less than I did before reading it.
sunset8305's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD I just couldn’t stop listening! Highly, highly recommend the audiobook so you can hear not only Katie read / talk to you, but also some sound bites from i.e. her first day on Today when they announce her name, 9/11 coverage, etc.
Why’d I pick this? Because I’ve been obsessed with Katie Couric and the Today show since high school
Why’d I pick this? Because I’ve been obsessed with Katie Couric and the Today show since high school
marianka1992's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this. I listened to the audio book, read by Katie. It’s upbeat but not to the exclusion of tackling hard topics. It’s frank but not salacious. I’m a fan of Katie’s and this book strengthens my admiration for her.
moco71's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would…I respected that she could be honest about what she got right and what she got wrong in her life and career - not everyone can be that self-reflective.
sylviet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
blondierocket's review against another edition
4.0
I've only heard rave reviews about this book and I was actually happy that the extent of my Katie Couric knowledge was just that she was on the Today Show and Matt Lauer. Reading her book was like meeting someone new and learning their whole life story over wine. She's candid, shares her entire journey, the ups and downs, her love life, and is very real.
Just from what I've read, she definitely has haters, but don't we all. She focused on continuing the journey with as much passion and commitment regardless.
Just from what I've read, she definitely has haters, but don't we all. She focused on continuing the journey with as much passion and commitment regardless.