First published 2004
Bob Schieffer began reporting in Texas as a young man, joined CBS News in 1969, and spent four decades covering every major Washington beat. He reported from the White House, Pentagon, State Department, and Capitol Hill during some of America's most turbulent years. Now Schieffer opens his notebook to share the stories that never made it to air. He reveals what really happens when the cameras stop rolling and the microphones go dark. These are the conversations in hallways, the moments of crisis behind closed doors, and the human drama that unfolds away from public view. Schieffer witnessed history unfold from the inside, watching presidents make crucial decisions and diplomats negotiate in secret. His colleagues trusted him with their observations and fears during national emergencies and political scandals. This collection captures the texture of Washington journalism and the weight of covering events that shape the nation.
Genres: biography, american, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, insider-perspective
Setting: Capitol Hill, Pentagon, State Department, Texas, Washington
Period: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
464 pages · Paperback · Penguin Publishing Group