Cronkite (Abridged)

by Douglas Brinkley Narrated by George Guidall

Overview

Douglas Brinkley presents the definitive, revealing biography of an American legend: renowned news anchor Walter Cronkite. An acclaimed author and historian, Brinkley has drawn upon recently disclosed letters, diaries, and other artifacts at the recently opened Cronkite Archive to bring detail and depth to this deeply personal portrait. He also interviewed nearly two hundred of Cronkite’s closest friends and colleagues, including Andy Rooney, Leslie Stahl, Barbara Walters, Dan Rather, Brian Williams, Les Moonves, Christiane Amanpour, Katie Couric, Bob Schieffer, Ted Turner, Jimmy Buffett, and Morley Safer, using their voices to instill dignity and humanity in this study of one of America’s most beloved and trusted public figures.

Editorial Reviews

JUNE 2012 - AudioFile

Walter Cronkite not only embodies the epitome of the term “anchorman,” he was one of the first broadcast journalists to be called one. He clearly was a giant in the field. So who better to read his biography than George Guidall, a giant in audiobooks? Cronkite led a never-a-dull moment life. Guidall captures that excitement without becoming fawning or with false emotion. Author Douglas Brinkley offers plenty of details about the newsman's life and times, and Guidall renders them as if he were conversing with the listener, not simply reading a book. He doesn’t try to imitate Cronkite’s voice, even in direct quotes, but his easy-on-the-ears voice renders that point irrelevant. Yet he carries an appropriately serious tone when needed, as well. R.C.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2013 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173658340
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/29/2012
Edition description:	Abridged

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