Between You and Me

By: Mike Wallace

Narrated by: Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace. His very name conjures up a certain kind of journalism--smart, informed, intense, and groundbreaking. Who else has wrangled sit-downs with his roster of world leaders and criminals, celebrities, and underdogs, heroes and scoundrels?

Organized by interview subject--including Presidents, Icons and Artists, Con Men and Other Crooks, The General and the Whistle-Blower--Between You and Me, now in paperback, is his wry, candid, and revealing look back at sixty years in an unparalleled career.

Great book

Really good book. Love that Mike Wallace did the narration. Miss his wonderful familiar voice. The only thing I wish is that it was longer !

Wish it had been available unabridged...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Sure, if they were the age to know who Mike Wallace was, and be interested in the stories he would tell.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Between You and Me?

I liked all the stories, which were on varied topics - as you would expect. The part where he discusses his fight with serious depression, and how his doctor blew him off was poignant.

What does Mike Wallace bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

HIS stories told in HIS voice. Perfect. Since he was a reporter, we are used to hearing his voice. It would seem very strange hearing someone else narrate his stories.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I do not think this is suitable for a film.

Great Memoir By A Great Newsman

What did you love best about Between You and Me?

I picked this up after the recent passing of Mike Wallace to hear some of the behind the scenes stuff for his landmark interviews and I wasn't disappointed. The fact that Mike read the book was nice especially since his voice is now silenced.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Between You and Me?

I never knew how close of a relationship he had with Nancy Reagan.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was that compelling but I listening sporadically in Automobile University.

Just What I expected !

60 Minutes has always been a great Program, and that is why I bought this audio. It lived up to the quality that I've come to expect from 60 minutes.

Great audio, just wish they all was this simple to understand, and wonderful to listen to.

SoSo

I'm a big fan of Wallace and this book did hold my interest but ultimately I found it rather disappointing. The summary claims "Wallace offers anecdotes that reveal volumes about the true character of these celebrated people", but I found most of the anecdotes pretty superficial. The only one that really sticks with me is where he interviews the devastated Secret Service guy who blamed himself for JFK's death. Anyway, I suspect the audio book may have lost a lot in the abridging process.