This book is simply my opinion since I heard about her from my parents then went on to see and watch her on interviews and 20/20. Only a few pages in the book and Walters does not want to reveal her age as she says, don't ask, yet her sister Jackie is 3-4 years older so go figure, she has to be 70, if not older. I oftened wondered why she insisted on special lighting for her television appearances, only to be angled from the left side, now I know. I have never known anyone so age conscience, and find it sad she can not admit to her real age and her very obvious cosmetic surgeries. Not only does she have a hangup about her age and plastic surgery, I feel Ms. Walters has a lot of hidden guilt regarding her mentally challenged sister and this still has yet to be resolved, which is quite sad. Being a avid reader myself, I found it hard to focus when in one sentence she would give you a hard luck story, then the next sentence would be how well off her family, relatives, ect. who they knew and it was brag, sob, brag. I have my doubts I will ever finish the book. I only wish the best for Ms. Walters, hopefully she will retire soon as she could have many years ago and I would love to see her use proceeds from this book to build a center for physically and mentally challanged individuals in her honour.Read full review
I had seen Barbara promoting her book and knowing what a good writer she was, decided to purchase it. What I wasn't expecting was how in depth it was. It is a big book, one that I emersed myself in and totally enjoyed. Along the way were helpful hints for my own life. I still have her original book, How to Talk To Anyone. A big deal was made about her affair with the senator. That section was a drop in the bucket when reading the entire book. It was hyped to sell books. I will not be selling or giving this one away. It is staying on my shelf. Since Barbara isn't that much older than myself I was able to relate to the people she talks about in her book. All I know is Barbara worked really, really hard, as she will share with you in the book, so deserves a life of whatever she wants. She has earned it.Read full review
I thoroughly enjoy reading this book, and getting to know Barbara Walters more. Just like everyone else she has had struggles along the way. I feel she has pioneered her way for women in the journalism field. She has worked hard to where she is at, and I commend her for that. Kuddos to Barbara! I decided I wanted to read this book, but didn't want to pay the high price of it at a book store. So E-bay was the way to go about getting it. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.
I bought the book because it was mentioned on a television show I watched. I am not a big fan of Barbara Walters but found the book well written and entertaining. Am definitely not sorry I bought the book. Read it on vacation at the beach and it kept my attention through most parts. Those I found not so interesting, I just skipped. Would I recommend it to someone...would not actively do that but if asked would say I found it entertaining.
I've read most of this book and Audition is as great as I thought it would be. I loved finding out about the personality traits and thoughts of all entertainers and knew Barbara Walters would be a very fascinating, multi-faceted person. I certainly have not been disapointed. The photos are just charming and I actually remember watching many of the shows she recorded with the other celebrities. WONDERFUL!!...
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