A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope

Author:   Tom Brokaw ,  Mark Bramhall
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Publication Date:   12 May 2015
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A powerful memoir of a dramatic year spent battling cancer and reflecting on a long, happy, and lucky life--from the bestselling author of The Greatest Generation, whose iconic career in journalism has spanned more than fifty yearsTom Brokaw has led a fortunate life, with a strong marriage and family, many friends, and a brilliant journalism career culminating in his twenty-two years as anchor of the NBC Nightly News and as bestselling author. But in the summer of 2013, when back pain led him to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic, his run of good luck was interrupted. He received shocking news: He had multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer. Friends had always referred to Brokaw's lucky star, but as he writes in this inspiring memoir, Turns out that star has a dimmer switch. Brokaw takes us through all the seasons and stages of this surprising year, the emotions, discoveries, setbacks, and struggles--times of denial, acceptance, turning points, and courage. After his diagnosis, Brokaw began to keep a journal, approaching this new stage of his life in a familiar role: as a journalist, determined to learn as much as he could about his condition, to report the story, and help others facing similar battles. That journal became the basis of this wonderfully written memoir, the story of a man coming to terms with his own mortality, contemplating what means the most to him now, and reflecting on what has meant the most to him throughout his life. Brokaw also pauses to look back on some of the important moments in his career: memories of Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the morning of September 11, 2001, in New York City, and more. Through it all, Brokaw writes in the warm, intimate, natural voice of one of America's most beloved journalists, giving us Brokaw on Brokaw, and bringing us with him as he navigates pain, procedures, drug regimens, and physical rehabilitation. Brokaw also writes about the importance of patients taking an active role in their own treatment, and of the vital role of caretakers and coordinated care. Generous, informative, and deeply human, A Lucky Life Interrupted offers a message of understanding and empowerment, resolve and reality, hope for the future and gratitude for a well-lived life. Praise for A Lucky Life Interrupted It's impossible not to be inspired by Brokaw's story, and his willingness to share it. --Los Angeles Times A powerful memoir of battling cancer and facing mortality . . . Through the prism of his own illness, Brokaw looks at the larger picture of aging in America. --Booklist (starred review) Moving, informative and deeply personal. --The Daily Beast The former NBC News anchor has applied the fact-finding skills and straightforward candor that were his stock in trade during his reporting days to A Lucky Life Interrupted. --USA Today Brokaw doesn't paste a smiley face on his story. Again and again, the book returns to stories of loss but also of grace, luck and the beauty of having another swing at bat. --The Washington Post Engaging . . . [with] the kind of insight that is typical of Mr. Brokaw's approach to life and now to illness. --The Wall Street Journal Powerful and courageous . . . [Brokaw] looks ahead to the future with hope. --Bookreporter Wryly good-natured . . . a wise and oddly comforting look at the toughest news of all. --Kirkus Reviews

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Author:   Tom Brokaw ,  Mark Bramhall
Publisher:   Books on Tape
Imprint:   Books on Tape
Dimensions:   Width: 16.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780147520951


ISBN 10:   0147520959
Publication Date:   12 May 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Audio
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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It's impossible not to be inspired by Brokaw's story, and his willingness to share it. --Los Angeles Times A powerful memoir of battling cancer and facing mortality . . . Through the prism of his own illness, Brokaw looks at the larger picture of aging in America. --Booklist (starred review) Moving, informative and deeply personal. --The Daily Beast The former NBC News anchor has applied the fact-finding skills and straightforward candor that were his stock in trade during his reporting days to A Lucky Life Interrupted. --USA Today Brokaw doesn't paste a smiley face on his story. Again and again, the book returns to stories of loss but also of grace, luck and the beauty of having another swing at bat. --The Washington Post Engaging . . . [with] the kind of insight that is typical of Mr. Brokaw's approach to life and now to illness. --The Wall Street Journal Powerful and courageous . . . [Brokaw] looks ahead to the future with hope. --Bookreporter Wryly good-natured . . . a wise and oddly comforting look at the toughest news of all. --Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition.


It s impossible not to be inspired by Brokaw s story, and his willingness to share it. Los Angeles Times Brokaw doesn t paste a smiley face on his story. Again and again, the book returns to stories of loss but also of grace, luck and the beauty of having another swing at bat. The Washington Post Engaging . . . [with] the kind of insight that is typical of Mr. Brokaw s approach to life and now to illness. The Wall Street Journal The former NBC News anchor has applied the fact-finding skills and straightforward candor that were his stock in trade during his reporting days to A Lucky Life Interrupted. USA Today Powerful and courageous . . . [Brokaw] looks ahead to the future with hope Bookreporter Wryly good-natured . . . a wise and oddly comforting look at the toughest news of all. Kirkus Reviews A powerful memoir of battling cancer and facing mortality . . . Through the prism of his own illness, Brokaw looks at the larger picture of aging in America. Booklist (starred review)


It s impossible not to be inspired by Brokaw s story, and his willingness to share it. Los Angeles Times A powerful memoir of battling cancer and facing mortality . . . Through the prism of his own illness, Brokaw looks at the larger picture of aging in America. Booklist (starred review) Moving, informative and deeply personal. The Daily Beast The former NBC News anchor has applied the fact-finding skills and straightforward candor that were his stock in trade during his reporting days to A Lucky Life Interrupted. USA Today Brokaw doesn t paste a smiley face on his story. Again and again, the book returns to stories of loss but also of grace, luck and the beauty of having another swing at bat. The Washington Post Engaging . . . [with] the kind of insight that is typical of Mr. Brokaw s approach to life and now to illness. The Wall Street Journal Powerful and courageous . . . [Brokaw] looks ahead to the future with hope. Bookreporter Wryly good-natured . . . a wise and oddly comforting look at the toughest news of all. Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition.


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Tom Brokaw is the author of seven bestsellers: The Greatest Generation, The Greatest Generation Speaks, An Album of Memories, Boom!, The Time of Our Lives, A Long Way from Home, and A Lucky Life Interrupted. A native of South Dakota, he graduated from the University of South Dakota, and began his journalism career in Omaha and Atlanta before joining NBC News in 1966. Brokaw was the White House correspondent for NBC News during Watergate, and from 1976 to 1981 he anchored Today on NBC. He was the sole anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw from 1983 to 2005. He continues to report for NBC News, producing long-form documentaries and providing expertise during breaking news events. Brokaw has won every major award in broadcast journalism, including two DuPonts, three Peabody Awards, and several Emmys, including one for lifetime achievement. In 2014, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He lives in New York and Montana.

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