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  • Connie

  • A Memoir
  • By: Connie Chung
  • Narrated by: Connie Chung
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (136 ratings)

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Connie

By: Connie Chung
Narrated by: Connie Chung
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In a sharp, witty, and definitive memoir like no other, iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung delves into her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry.

Connie Chung is a pioneer. In 1969 at the age of 23, this once-shy daughter of Chinese parents took her first job at a local TV station in her hometown of Washington, D.C. and soon thereafter began working at CBS news as a correspondent. Profoundly influenced by her family’s cultural traditions, yet growing up completely Americanized in the United States, Chung describes her career as an Asian woman in a white male-centered world. Overt sexism was a way of life, but Chung was tenacious in her pursuit of stories–battling rival reporters to secure scoops that ranged from interviewing Magic Johnson to covering the Watergate scandal–and quickly became a household name. She made history when she achieved her dream of being the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News and the first Asian to anchor any news program in the U.S.

Chung pulls no punches as she provides a behind-the-scenes tour of her singular life. From showdowns with powerful men in and out of the newsroom to the stories behind some of her career-defining reporting and the unwavering support of her husband, Maury Povich, nothing is off-limits–good, bad, or ugly. So be sure to tune in for an irreverent and inspiring exclusive: this is CONNIE like you’ve never seen her before.

©2024 Connie Chung (P)2024 Grand Central Publishing
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We love you Connie

Enjoyed the journey of Connie Chung. I grew up watching Connie on the news and admired her conconfidence and beauty. Book well written.

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Connie

Liked it all!! Connie’s Levity, intensity and lovingness make her all the more admirable for sure!

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OUTSTANDING MEMOIRE!

There is so much to love about this book because it's well written and engrossing. I was pleasantly surprised by Connie's transparency. I loved the cultural details of her parents in China and how they relocated to the U.S.. Connie's legacy is well documented, poignant. and captivating. So much of her personal life is revealed. She's faced bigotry, sexism, betrayal, and misogyny while climbing to the top in her profession. I have even more admiration after reading this. It's one of the best memoirs that I've read this year.

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Sincere telling of the good and the bad

Chung comes across as both humble and proud; still questioning herself about decisions she made and holding herself accountable but also not shrinking from calling out the sexism and racism she encountered. It’s always better when the author is the narrator of an autobiography.

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Wang chung

Liked music before chapters or in some cases coming up next. Seems keenly aware of her role as a pioneer in broadcasting. Good for her.

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A treasure!

Connie Chung is the only journalist for which I would ever read her memoir. Without knowing anything about her, I sensed there was no way this sweet woman did not suffer setbacks like sexism and machismo. After reading it, I realized I was right. It still breaks the heart. But her strength glows like a row of Chinese lanterns at dusk. Not blinding but enough to know she is there, even if dimly.

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Entertaining and so fascinating

I really enjoyed this this amazing personal history and fascinating story about this remarkable woman who I grew up watching on television. This whole memoir is woven with facts and historical events, but also thoughts her thoughts, feelings and emotions that just bring Connie’s personality alive. it’s remarkable what she was able to accomplish and to also be such a happy, grounded person too. I really admire her even more.

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Enjoyed tremendously and could hardly stop listening

I really enjoyed how Connie interwove her personal and professional life to present her story. I was vey surprised about the behaviors of her other famous news people. I truly believe she was telling the truth. Goof job, Connie

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An enjoyable read

Connie does a great job expressing herself as she reviews her life. I appreciated her honesty and resilience. Her reading is excellent. It was an enjoyable read and I was sorry when it ended.

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She rocks

Written by her, in her own voice. Recorded in her own voice. Crushed it again!

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