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Walter Cronkite: His Life and Times
Traces the life of the popular television news broadcaster, describes a typical working day with the CBS Evening News, and looks at his childhood, education, and experiences as a war correspondent
- GenresBiography
280 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1991
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March 7, 2020
It’s difficult to write a review for a book that doesn’t live up to a 5-star man. Walter Cronkite and his story is exceptional and worth the read in order to get to know the man and all his achievements. He lived a fabulous life and at times I was jealous of his experiences and successes.
At times, the author veers off into places not fully reflective of Walter. I found myself sighing trying to get through passages that seemed to be off topic. I skipped through areas of the book that I found too painful to read hoping I didn’t miss knowing more about this extraordinary man.
Walter Cronkite was someone I began to admire as young adult and I still do. For that I give the book 5-stars.
At times, the author veers off into places not fully reflective of Walter. I found myself sighing trying to get through passages that seemed to be off topic. I skipped through areas of the book that I found too painful to read hoping I didn’t miss knowing more about this extraordinary man.
Walter Cronkite was someone I began to admire as young adult and I still do. For that I give the book 5-stars.
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April 20, 2015Read by ACRL Member of the Week Melissa Ringle. Learn more about Melissa on the ACRL Insider blog.
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