Deadlines and Datelines by Dan Rather


Deadlines and Datelines
Title : Deadlines and Datelines
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ISBN : 0688165664
ISBN-10 : 9780688165666
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 220
Publication : First published April 1, 1999

Ranging from political campaigns to public school crises to turmoil in Russia, the bestselling author and CBS Evening News anchor examines the tragedies and triumphs that shape our nation. Complete with new essays on recent events, Rather explores America at the end of the twentieth century and looks ahead to its future as we enter the twenty-first. With his distinctive blend of frontline energy and a journalist's knack for a good story, Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. With candor, compassion, and sometimes irreverence, Rather examines world leaders and local heroes. Deadlines and Datelines is not without lighter moments. In one laugh-out-loud essay, Rather skewers the phenomenon of "dumb bass," or bass that are bred to go after any hook in sight. On the culture beat, Rather offers personal interviews and insightful appreciations as well as a compelling tribute to JFK, Jr. Throughout these essays, Rather offers readers a wide range of though-provoking observations, and shows yet again the skill and intelligence that have made him "part of our world" for more than four decades.

Deadlines and Datelines Reviews

  • Erika

    I feared this book would be dated, as it contained essays Rather did pre-1989. But good reporting and writing is timeless.

    I enjoyed the first section (In the News, Across America) but only skimmed the rest of the book. Of course, I loved the piece he wrote on Princess Diana.

  • Stacy

    I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!

    http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/2337591

  • Amy Simons

    I have read several books containing Mike Royko's old columns. They still stand up. This 1999 book of Dan Rather's late 80s and 90s columns? Not so much. His advice to President Clinton in 1992 to stop smoking cigars? Or suggesting that after the death of Ennis Cosby that we all support and have both sympathy and empathy for Bill and Camille Cosby? Oh, and Imus. There was one essay that was dripping with praise for Don Imus -- a brilliant radio host destined to become a legend in our times. Yeah, legend... but my guess is Dan didn't quite expect his fame to be for what it was. Hoopla just added this as a new audiobook. Skip it. Read anything by Mike Royko instead.

  • David Swartzlander

    When he wrote it, about 20 or so years ago, this would have been a timely book to read. Unfortunately, when I read it this December, it was outdated. The writing is fine, though, in a journalistic mode, and Rather's comments and Texas sayings make for an interesting read. Journalists still may want to check it out, but for others, I'd move on.

  • Steve Bradbury

    Several great stories told in way that is classic Dan Rather. The humor in the final section is the best part and had me laughing hard.

  • Suzanne

    Omg nothing has changed since I was in high school. I love Dan Rather.