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Going There

Katie Couric
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Going There

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Katie Couric

Going There

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

736

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Going There by Katie Couric is a memoir detailing Couric’s personal and professional life. It covers her early years, her journey through journalism, significant career milestones, and personal experiences. Couric provides insights into the media industry and shares her thoughts on various impactful events she has witnessed and reported on.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

31,375 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Katie Couric's memoir, Going There, offers an insider's view into her life and broadcasting career. Praised for its candid storytelling and emotional depth, the memoir gives a comprehensive look at both her professional achievements and personal challenges. Some critics, however, find the memoir lacking in critical self-reflection and overly sensational.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Going There?

A reader who enjoys Going There by Katie Couric would likely be intrigued by personal memoirs, journalism, and media history. Fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and What Happened by Hillary Clinton will appreciate Couric's candid insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about her career and personal life.

4.2

31,375 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Going There provides an intimate look into Katie Couric's life, revealing her journey from being a young journalist to becoming a household name in American news broadcasting.

The memoir covers Katie Couric's groundbreaking role as the first solo female anchor of a major network evening news program, highlighting her influence in breaking gender barriers in the media industry.

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Couric's memoir humorously recounts her experiences meeting and interviewing an array of influential figures, offering readers an inside perspective on her encounters with celebrities, politicians, and public figures.

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Book Details
Pages

736

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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