by Alex Trebek
First published 2020
Alex Trebek opens his memoir by explaining why he finally decided to write a book after decades of refusals. The beloved Jeopardy! host was moved by the overwhelming support he received following his 2019 announcement of his stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Fans sent thousands of cards and letters to the studio, flooding social media with encouragement and prayers. Trebek felt compelled to share more about himself with viewers who had welcomed him into their homes five nights a week since 1984. He structures his reflections like his famous game show, with each chapter beginning as a question. Trebek covers his thoughts on marriage, raising children, education, and giving back to others. He answers longtime fan questions about shaving his mustache, his takes on champion contestants Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer, and his reaction to Will Ferrell's Saturday Night Live sketches. The book includes previously unseen photographs spanning his career. Trebek offers readers an intimate look at the man behind the podium, revealing the wisdom and warmth that made him a television icon.
Genres: biography, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir
290 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster