Connie Chung Biography

The Connie Chung Biography tells the story of an outstanding Asian-American career in journalism. From her beginnings as a reporter in Washington, D.C. to becoming the first Asian and second woman to anchor a major network newscast, Chung's story is one of evolution and trailblazing success. Taking an intimate approach, this biography traces Chung from her immigrant roots to the corridors of network television and offers "insight into how-as a smart no-nonsense woman with great charm-she beat the odds in broadcasting. With this, readers will get a sense of who she was from her high-profile interviews and sometimes controversial reporting style to the societal impact of having her on the media landscape. A Life of First offers a rare glimpse into a media icon who broke through barriers for generations of journalists yet struggled with the complexities of fame, family and identity in front of the camera.