Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times

Pelley, Scott

ISBN 10: 1335081909 / ISBN 13: 9781335081902

Published by Hanover Square Press, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times
• Publisher: Hanover Square Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1335081909
• ISBN 13: 9781335081902
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 13 ounces

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Synopsis

A monument to journalistic excellence…. Highly recommended!” —Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite and American Moonshot

Don’t ask the meaning of life. Life is asking, what’s the meaning of you?

With this provocative question, Truth Worth Telling introduces us to unforgettable people who discovered the meaning of their lives in the historic events of our times.

A 60 Minutes correspondent and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, Scott Pelley writes as a witness to events that changed our world. In moving, detailed prose, he stands with firefighters at the collapsing World Trade Center on 9/11, advances with American troops in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, and reveals private moments with presidents (and would-be presidents) he's known for decades.

Above all, Truth Worth Telling explores how the values of individuals change the course of history.

“In his debut, Pelley combines memoir, exposition, and exhortation to chronicle his long and honored career…. Piercing tributes to values and those who embody them mixed with crisp, detailed accounts of reporting in highly hazardous locations.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Pelley’s narratives are a riveting blend of investigative reporting, color commentary, and personal reminiscence; they make a convincing case for why journalism still matters.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Scott Pelley has been a reporter and photographer more than 45 years. He is best known for his work on 60 Minutes and as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News. Pelley’s work has been recognized with 3 duPont-Columbia Awards, 3 Peabody Awards, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and 37 Emmy Awards. Pelley is the most awarded correspondent in the history of 60 Minutes. He has been married to the love of his life, Jane, for 35 years. They have 2 children.