Talking Back
...to Presidents, Dictators, and Other Scoundrels

Added 11/26/11. I'm currently listening to the audio version of this book. It's a very frank and open memoir of her life as a reporter. I find it to be an interesting review of the current events which I've observed over the years. The behind-the-scenes nature of the book makes it even more interesti......more

Not only do you get an insight into what it takes to be a successful woman reporter, you get an excellent picture of some of the most influential political leaders and events of our lifetime, through Andrea's eyes. It was also interesting to hear how she kept her professional life and personal life......more

Very enjoyable audio book. Too bad it is abridged--parts choppy and transitions sometimes uneven. Loved her voice and style. Good memoir of an interesting career woman. She is very fair and balanced in her reporting. This was a great overview of current political events in my lifetime, starting from t......more

Added 12/18/15 Andrea Mitchell's experiences as a journalist are amazing! There's a lot of world history in this book!......more

I thought this was an excellent look at the other side of the news. I admit I listened to the cd audio version that was abridged but it was still well told. The insider information that we never hear was most interesting.......more