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Connie
A Memoir
Book • 2024
In this memoir, Connie Chung delves into her career as a trailblazing journalist, describing her experiences as an Asian woman in a predominantly white, male-dominated industry.
She recounts her early days at a local TV station in Washington, D.C.
, her work at CBS News, and her historic achievement as the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News.
Chung shares behind-the-scenes stories of her career, including battles with sexism and racism, notable reporting assignments like the Watergate scandal, and her personal life, including her relationship with her husband Maury Povich and the adoption of their son.
The memoir is marked by Chung's trademark wit, sharp insights, and candid storytelling.
She recounts her early days at a local TV station in Washington, D.C.
, her work at CBS News, and her historic achievement as the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News.
Chung shares behind-the-scenes stories of her career, including battles with sexism and racism, notable reporting assignments like the Watergate scandal, and her personal life, including her relationship with her husband Maury Povich and the adoption of their son.
The memoir is marked by Chung's trademark wit, sharp insights, and candid storytelling.
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Recommended by Nicole Hong as a memoir containing surprising insights into Chinese history through the lens of her family's experiences.
Inside Shen Yun and the Epoch Times, with NYT's Nicole Hong and Michael Rothfeld
Mentioned by Jesse Thorn e as the author's memoir, detailing her life and career in television news.
Connie Chung
