by Hoda Kotb
First published 2010
Hoda Kotb opens her life to readers in this candid memoir. The television personality traces her path from surviving breast cancer to becoming a beloved Today Show anchor. Kotb reveals the challenges she faced in war zones as a journalist and the personal struggles that shaped her career. She writes about working alongside Kathie Lee and navigating the television industry. The book captures her resilience through health scares and professional setbacks. Kotb shares the wisdom she gained from each experience, offering readers an honest look at the moments that defined her. Her story moves from personal crisis to professional triumph, showing how she transformed obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Genres: autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-obstacles, personal-growth
Setting: Today Show
Period: 21st-century
288 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: terminal-illness