Rachel Maddow: A Biography
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The first biography of the most popular anchor in cable news. Rachel Maddow has beaten the odds in a way that’s novel in today’s America: she uses her brain. In a world of banal and opinionated soundbites, she regularly crushes Sean Hannity’s ratings thanks to her deeply researched reports. And in our highly polarized world, Maddow amiably engages the staunchest conservatives, while never hesitating to expose their light-on-facts defenses. As a result, she's become the top anchor for MSNBC and a beloved representative for all that progressive America holds dear. The news that Maddow was the first publicly-out lesbian to anchor a prime-time TV news show seemed almost anticlimactic to her millions of viewers, who will be surprised and intrigued by little-known details of her life, as written by New York Times bestselling biographer Lisa Rogak. Growing up in a conservative California town – and viewing herself as a perennial outsider – helped spark an early interest in activism. After attending Stanford and Oxford, she opted for a minimum-wage job as a radio DJ in a tiny Massachusetts market while finishing her Ph.D. She planned to pursue a career as an activist, but 9/11 changed all that, so she returned to local radio where she could help listeners by "explaining stuff." A stint at Air America raised her national profile, which led to her groundbreaking MSNBC show where she dissects the news of the day with an approach found nowhere else on TV. Review: Excellent, Hilarious, fully stop Goodread. - Rachel was my go to for accurate noteworthy up to date news on our Government and other news that interested me. Her straight-to the point commentary is just what the doctor ordered. Her rendition is the best I've seen in years which without a doubt, made her one of the most popular of news persons. Her quick wit and expressiveness of her news is truly mesmerizing and keeps you glued to her every word. No popcorn break, no go get a soda break because you think you might miss this brilliance in action. A Rachel Maddow comes along once in a lifetime, and it is a joy to witness her in her element. She has educated me and many others on not only our Government and the folks that supposed to be running it, but also, the trials and tribulations that accompanies it. Thank you, Rachel Maddow, for sharing your brilliance with your viewers. Especially this one. I miss your comments, I miss your points of view, I miss your thoughtful insights and perspectives. Hopefully, one day you will revive your nightly commentary and glue us back to our seats. "I'm waiting." Review: Excellence across the board. - Excellence across the board. Will definitely purchase from seller again.
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Excellent, Hilarious, fully stop Goodread.
Rachel was my go to for accurate noteworthy up to date news on our Government and other news that interested me. Her straight-to the point commentary is just what the doctor ordered. Her rendition is the best I've seen in years which without a doubt, made her one of the most popular of news persons. Her quick wit and expressiveness of her news is truly mesmerizing and keeps you glued to her every word. No popcorn break, no go get a soda break because you think you might miss this brilliance in action. A Rachel Maddow comes along once in a lifetime, and it is a joy to witness her in her element. She has educated me and many others on not only our Government and the folks that supposed to be running it, but also, the trials and tribulations that accompanies it. Thank you, Rachel Maddow, for sharing your brilliance with your viewers. Especially this one. I miss your comments, I miss your points of view, I miss your thoughtful insights and perspectives. Hopefully, one day you will revive your nightly commentary and glue us back to our seats. "I'm waiting."
K**R
Excellence across the board.
Excellence across the board. Will definitely purchase from seller again.
A**A
Rachel's brilliance and productivity still remain a mystery
As a serious Rachel "dependee", I loved this book. In it you learn details about both the intricacies involved in producing her show and the breathless speed at which she operates. You learn facts about her life and how she came to have her own show at such a young age. You learn a bit about her private life (which you want to respect for her sake). You hear about how funny she is and you really wish she was your old friend. What seems to be missing in this too slim book is something more about her unique genius -- the avidness she brings to bear as she homes in on the most essential questions of the day. It is clear that her brilliant work stems, in part, from her laser focus, her dogged discipline and her unrelenting schedule. (This will worry you.) What remains elusive may have to do with her eagerness and commitment to truth seeking. You wonder how it is that this zeal runs so very deep in her bones.
M**F
Factual, Entertaining and uplifting.
Gift to neice. She's a big Maddox fan.
B**E
Rachel Maddow bio.
Can't wait to read this book. Love watching Rachel on Monday nights on MSNBC at 9ET.
R**W
A fast read.
Wonderful job of describing Rachael’s character. I loved this book
P**K
Great Book
A fantastic book!
S**S
A very good biography
This is very good, well written biography of my best journalist. If you want to inform yourself about her life, then this is the book you may want to read.
N**F
Great insight into the background of Rachel Maddow and TRMS
I have dinner with Rachel Monday to Friday, year round. As an avid Canadian viewer of The Rachel Maddow Show, I'm ashamed to admit that I know more about U.S. politics and politicians than I do about our own bunch in Ottawa. There are times when her show's segments have you on the edge of your seat. This biography provides a fascinating insight into Rachel's education, advocacy background and perchance start on radio before joining MSNBC. The book is an absorbing, easy read (just a few concentrated hours) and helps to better understand Rachel's approach to her job. I had expected to read that she would be courted by the political left through social circles outside of her broadcasting role, but it's clearly evident that Ms. Maddow steers clear of ingratiating herself in this way. The author, Lisa Rogak, does a good job of identifying, through research of publications and articles, the often chaotic process involved in producing TRMS to viewers and relaying Rachel's insecurity at times with her nightly performance. A fascinating presenter of news, and an absorbing book to eke out the reality of just who Rachel Maddow is - perhaps the greatest TV storyteller of political news in our time. Kudos to Lisa Rogak for a great read.
B**L
Well Worth The Read
I have been a faithful follower of The Rachael Maddow show and admire her journalistic skills, the book took it one step further. It was an enjoyable read and has enhanced my viewing of her.
A**R
somewhat of a workaholic and perfectionist regarding her work. has bouts of depression
rather interesting life and work style
R**L
Rachel Maddow.
Excellent biography. My husband enjoyed reading very much.
J**N
Quick Read
Great bio. Really explored what motivates Rachel and why she is so good at what she does. She makes it look effortless and yet the book explains how hard she works to get her presentation perfect. Well researched and the author gets right to the point.
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