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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This detailed account of the birth and life of live 24/7 coverage unfolds with great energy. It tells the story of how journalism was transformed by a cast of quirky and brilliant characters with lots of vision and hard work. This book shows how important it is to understand CNN's history and backstory to fully appreciate where we are today in cable news and fast journalism.” -- Soledad O’Brien * journalist, CEO Soledad O’Brien Productions *
“… an artful, anecdote-rich account of Mr. Turner and CNN.” * The Wall Street Journal *
“…a breezy, tightly-written origin story.” * The Atlanta Journal-Constitution *
“A page-turning hybrid of biography, media analysis, and business history.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“The book is fast-paced and chock-full of fascinating tidbits and hilarious anecdotes.” * The National Book Review *
It’s a fun and instructive read that will give you more respect for what the network has become. -- Emiko Tamagawa * senior associate producer, NPR's Here & Now *
