First published 2010
Mika Brzezinski opens her story as a struggling daughter in a family of high achievers, with her father serving as National Security Advisor. She landed her dream position early and earned recognition as CBS's rising star, only to face termination within a few years. After trying life as a stay-at-home mother without success, Brzezinski returned to work encouraged by her eight-year-old daughter. She accepted what appeared to be an unlikely opportunity that ultimately led to her greatest professional achievement as Morning Joe co-host. Brzezinski now interviews world leaders including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain while working alongside respected journalists like Tom Brokaw and Andrea Mitchell. Her memoir addresses the challenge of balancing career and family responsibilities, the value of maintaining humility during both victories and defeats, and the power of acknowledging personal limitations to overcome them. Written for women navigating similar crossroads, the book combines personal storytelling with practical guidance for achieving fulfillment across all life areas.
Genres: family-life, business, autobiography, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-limitations
256 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing