Perspectives

by Hugh Downs

Respected broadcaster Hugh Downs--who's been on the air for more than half a century--offers a collection of insightful, warmhearted, thought-provoking essays on subjects ranging from ancient myth to space exploration, from the meaning of true happiness to the trials of lefties in a right-handed world--all delivered with a healthy dose of sober yet upbeat common sense.

Genres: Essays

300 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

About the author

Hugh Malcolm Downs is a retired American broadcaster, television host, producer, and author. He served as anchor of 20/20, host of The Today Show, announcer for The Tonight Show with Jack Paar, host of the Concentration game show, host of the PBS talk show Over Easy and co-host of the syndicated talk show Not for Women Only.

Reviews

[Kim Jarman]

Interesting

[Tom S · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating collection of essays; I enjoyed them.