“This is both a fascinating inside look at television news and a thoughtful analysis of the ethical dilemmas of journalism. David Westin writes with delightful charm about his fourteen years running ABC News and draws lessons that are enlightening not only for journalists but for everyone.”
—Walter Isaacson,
author of Steve Jobs
Praise for EXIT INTERVIEW
“A book about triumph. Mistakes made and lessons learned. And the real reason reporters get up each day to do it all again.”
—Diane Sawyer,
anchor, ABC World News
“This is the well-told story of what it’s like in the trenches of news coverage today—the challenges, instant decision-making, triumphs, and setbacks . . . This book is ultimately about leadership and a deep commitment to the best of what journalism can be today.”
—Robert A. Iger,
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company
“Like any good journalist, Westin delivers his feature story with finesse, urgency, and a suggestion of larger themes...compelling hybrid memoir and business guide...a timely discussion about the future of the media industry itself.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Here he presents an insider’s view of some of the bigger stories that broke while he was in charge
and defends the continuing value of broadcast news . . . The author’s selected stories demonstrate
how the news can be covered without becoming overly polemical... Should interest more than just
news or politics junkies.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“I watched David Westin manage ABC News at a time of tectonic change for the media—and the world we cover. Here he tells that vivid story with insight and candor, revealing the real-life trade-offs that are the daily business of television news. Exit Interview is a master class in modern
journalism.”
—George Stephanopoulos,
anchor, Good Morning America
“Westin offers a behind the scenes look at relationships with major news figures from Peter Jennings to Barbara Walters, changes in the news business, and major issues in journalism, including balancing news and entertainment, the corporatization of the news, and regulatory constraints.”
—Vanessa Bush, Booklist
DAVID WESTIN
$27.00
ISBN 10: 0374151210
ISBN 13: 978-0374151218
© DAVD WESTIN 2012 all rights reserved
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