As I Saw It: A Reporter's Intrepid Journey
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0825308429 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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space program and has interviewed six American presidents.He began his career as a feature writer for the NY Herald Tribune, and was a contributing writer for Parade Magazine. Scott is an accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited in galleries. Kennedy is in the Library of Congress. . A photograph he took of John F. Scott has reported extensively on the U.S. Martin Luther King. Assignments have taken him from the front
Martin Luther King, Jr. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, veteran journalist Marvin Scott has seen it all. Scott has interviewed six presidents, visited the frontlines of war in the Middle East and Asia, and witnessed the rise of America’s space programall in a day’s work.Now, in As I Saw It: A Reporter’s Intrepid Journey, Scott reflects on the stories that have stuck with him personally over the years, and the people who gave them life. From political scandals to hauntings at Amityville, local tragedies, triumphs and absurdities find their place alongside accounts of crime and redemption, war and celebrity on a national scale, all told with Scott’s signature passion and candor.As I Saw It pairs Scott’s unique storytelling and photography to give readers a new look at the singular experiences of a lifelong reporter, and the stories that shaped a generation.. and tense meetings with Yasser Arafat, Scott brings us Burt and Linda Pugach, the couple whose lifelong marriage was forged in deadly obsession; Abraham Zapruder, who shot history’s most infamous piece of film; Charlie Walsh, the everyman hero who gave the banks a run for their money; and Stephanie Collado, the eleven-year-old girl who needed a heart and touched
I Couldn't Put It Down! I Only Hope This Is The First of Many Installments! I couldn't put the book down as Scott describes iconic people places and events from his 50 year career as a journalist. It is both an easy read with short chapters that capture just a sampling of his thousands of interviews throughout his career. He describes . A Walk Through History Through a Veteran Newcaster's Eyes Dee Long Veteran TV news journalist Marvin Scott of New York's Pix 11 takes readers on an invaluable ride through history, recounting the stories he pursued over half a century covering the famous, infamous, forgotten or now legendary. Each chapter is a short reminiscen. Paulette Cooper Noble said A really interesting book. I read an advance copy and am confident this will be a deserved best-seller. In many interesting easy-to-read short chapters, Scott described several of his A really interesting book I read an advance copy and am confident this will be a deserved best-seller. In many interesting easy-to-read short chapters, Scott described several of his 30,000 interviews of many recognizable names with behind-the-scenes details on many of them. Going from . 0,000 interviews of many recognizable names with behind-the-scenes details on many of them. Going from
As I see it, Marvin is a treasure and his book a treasure trove of fascinating insights into some of the most intriguing people and events of our lifetime. (Meredith Vieira)"Over the years, I have known Marvin Scott as an objective storyteller who never wavers in his commitment to great reporting. This book is a testament to his incredible career." (Rudy Giuliani) . Marvin Scott is a reporter's reporter. Get ready for a wild ride." (Geraldo Rivera)"Marvin Scott is the real deal. What a great journey he has experienced and he tells it all right here. A pro’s pro."