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A Life on the Road Paperback – March 1, 1995

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"A professional memoir of a gifted, good-humored and gracious man...The book has the feel of good conversation on a long trip."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
John Charles Kuralt on the journey of his life. From a southern boy bitten by wanderlust and wonder, to a curious rover writing for newspapers, radio, and TV, to a CBS News correspondent adventuring around the world--from Cuba and Vietnam to the Congo and the North Pole, to his twenty-plus years roaming the back roads of America. In this engaging memoir, Kuralt relives a lifetime of discovering places and people whose unique stories enriched him, shaped him, and fueled his all-consuming passion: to find out what wonderful thing waits just around the next bend.

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March 1, 1995
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0345484843
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978-0345484840
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Charles Kuralt was a journalist best known for his decades-long career at CBS News, first as the host of the "On the Road" segment and later as the anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning. Among the many broadcasting honors he received are three George Foster Peabody Awards and 13 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, as well as being named "Broadcaster of the Year" by the International Radio and Television Society in 1983. Kuralt published six books and a memoir, A Life on the Road, which was the #1 nonfiction bestseller of 1990.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Publishing Group (March 1, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345484843
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345484840
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.92 x 8.5 inches

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Betsy D

Great read! Slice of American life well told!

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023

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Book club with members who had followed Kuralt's adventures on TV for years. Loved it!

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pege jennings

Not one quite like him

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

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Have loved all his books....it came in great shape and was timely

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013

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In this book Charles Kuralt interviews folks from all walks of life across the United States. Many of these folks are the last of their kind still running age old jobs that have long been abandoned due to the industrial revolution. Others are following their dreams no matter how odd or eccentric they may be, life in small towns and a whole list of many more interesting characters you'll meet as Charles travels the country in search of those people who are happy just being themselves as they bring joy to others in the best ways they know how.
Though the stories are a bit dated, after reading this book, it makes me have hope that there are still many Americans as mentioned in the book, out there helping others in ways that others might find absurd, or someone inventing a job that only a child would dream up, or college kids who lack a bright future but make that future bright for themselves and their families. I have hope that there are Americans still out there making their dreams and happiness a reality in the lives of other Americans.

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John Frey

Totally Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014

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This is a book filled with the actual content of the On The Road segments from CBS news in the 60's-80's. It features everyday, yet extraordinary, Americans. Some have been doing jobs their whole lives that we didn't think still even existed. Many are working to make their town a better place. Kuralt writes like he speaks in a flowing style that is a joy to read. Since it is made up of many short chapters, this would be a great book for a vacation.

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Quality product ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022

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The product was delivered in a timely manner and was exactly as ordered. I would use this site again as it is absolutely first rate.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020

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Excellent reading material

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Maggie Brooks

Celebrating Americans

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2017

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If you liked Kuralt's "On the Road" stories on CBS, you will probably love his stories of being on the road getting them. If you have any journalism background you will love the tales of this reporter. If you love mankind, you will be rewarded with stories by someone who recognized the true beauty of diversity and quirkiness. I read it after viewing a DVD collection of his reports and found myself uplifted by his humanity and saddened by his loss. No one has equaled him in subsequent versions.

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Casey Hawaii

easy fun read

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020

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bought for my husband since we can't travel right now. Very uplifting stories, gives you hope in this negative world.

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