Barbara Walters
Alfred A. Knopf
$29.95

I have always been an admirer of Barbara Walters, but even more so once I learned about all the trials and tribulations of her life. While the book volume of 579 pages looks quite overwhelming, it is actually an easy read. In fact, you would think that Barbara Walters is sitting across the kitchen table and speaking to you personally. Barbara is surprisingly open with all aspects of her life, both personal and professional -- she opens herself up to the world, warts and all. The book title, Audition, is aptly named as Barbara always felt that no matter where she was or what she did, she was indeed doing an audition. A very enjoyable story about a remarkable career.