Why did I choose this book? This was a question asked by Kathy; my son gave it to me - then one generational step back from having this book in my hands and reading it, is the fact my father was a journalist, like Katie's dad. Carol mentioned in our discussion; "well, then you could relate to this story and identify with her experience." Yes. We did have a good discussion as Sylvia observed!
It was 99 chapters of every aspect of her life/career and details of breaking the glass ceiling for this woman in/on TV; not a best seller but full of facts, details and humor. And Photos. Since Katie was known by millions especially from the Today Show, she included dozens of images as a photo album to accompany her stories and memories of a busy and full life.
One take away from this book I am still using is (RISE UP SING AND DANCE WITH JOY = my mantra with a positive spin since I was reading this book right after the new year 2022) When her husband Jay was sick with cancer one of Katie's Today Show guests, a counselor, suggested she have a 7 syllable mantra to repeat over and over to calm herself: God, please heal thy servant Jay.
WE missed Louisa, Grace, Drika, Pat, Pam,and Roe although we had her cheese cake. LOL. My Mom Dorothy and I thank the ladies that came over to Altona Farm on St. Patrick's Day to hang out, eat, laugh (the limericks were the best!!) and enjoy a Guiness. ERIN go BRAUGH.
Once the journalist's daughter, I have remained that throughout my life: as the late great Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee said, "The search for truth changes your life." Yup that's it. It changed Katie Couric's and she was faithful to it (yes, the book was too long Pam ). Cheers from your correspondent in Charles Town,
Alice XO
