Rachel Maddow: A Biography

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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."

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.

Gift to neice. She's a big Maddox fan.

Excellence across the board. Will definitely purchase from seller again.

Wonderful job of describing Rachael’s character. I loved this book

Can't wait to read this book. Love watching Rachel on Monday nights on MSNBC at 9ET.

Although I did learn info about Ms Maddow with which I was not familiar, I was overall disappointed with this book in that there was really no depth. And at times, because of the brevity with which things were explained, some things didn't make sense. For example, in a section describing the addition of Jerry Springer to Air America, it is not clear whether he displaced Rachel from her show, or whether he joined her. Contributing to the book's "superficiality" is that it clocks in at about 200 pages of very large font and thick line spacing; the story could have been told in 100 pgs in an average paper back. While this is the only bio "out there" re Ms Maddow, I really can't recommend it. Most, if not all, the info is probably already available on the Internet, which I was too lazy to research. The 2 main pieces of info I did walk away with are (1) Rachel is, and always has been, a very busy women, and (2) She can come across as a bit egocentric, tho this may ironically stem from her professed insecurity. Case in point re the latter: When Rachel decided to "come out" as gay, she not only plastered her dorm's bathrooms with her avowal, but she sought out (successfully) publication of this info in Stanford University's newspaper.

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.

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.

rather interesting life and work style

Excellent biography. My husband enjoyed reading very much.

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.