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A Reporter's Life

Walter Cronkite
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A Reporter's Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1996

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Walter Cronkite

A Reporter's Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 20th Century

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite offers a personal reflection on Cronkite's celebrated journalism career. The autobiography details his experiences covering major 20th-century events, insights into the evolving media landscape, and the impact of significant historical moments on both his professional and personal life.

Informative

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,197 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walter Cronkite's A Reporter's Life offers an engaging look at the iconic journalist's experiences. Readers appreciate Cronkite's storytelling and historical insights, reflecting a rich career in broadcasting. However, some find the narrative occasionally lacking depth in self-critique. Overall, it's a respected memoir revealing journalism's evolution through Cronkite's eyes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Reporter's Life?

A reader captivated by journalism's golden era, media history, and autobiographies would enjoy A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite. Fans of David Halberstam's The Powers That Be or Bob Woodward's All the President's Men will appreciate Cronkite’s insider perspective on 20th-century news.

4.1

3,197 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 20th Century

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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