Listen to a sample
Deadlines & Datelines
- Author
- Dan Rather
- Narrator
- David Ackroyd
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 1 January 1999
- Run Time
- 6 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, former CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to a schoolyard shooting in Arkansas, from the Oklahoma City bombing to encounters with world-renowned figures such as Princess Diana, Bill Gates, and Dolly Parton, Deadlines and Datelines provides unique insights from one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, these essays include a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that made Rather an important part of our world for more than five decades.
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Dan Rather
- Narrator
- David Ackroyd
- Duration
- 6 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 January 1999
- ISBN
- 9781614675846
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Biography: general, News media and journalism
Synopsis
Compelling essays from Peabody and Emmy-award winning newsman Dan Rather With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, former CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to a schoolyard shooting in Arkansas, from the Oklahoma City bombing to encounters with world-renowned figures such as Princess Diana, Bill Gates, and Dolly Parton, Deadlines and Datelines provides unique insights from one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, these essays include a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that made Rather an important part of our world for more than five decades.
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.