The Road To Reality: Voted off the Island!...My Journey as a Real-Life Survivor [Paperback]

Dianne Burnett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2012

Get ready to laugh. Get ready to cry. Get ready for a whirlwind of an adventure. Settle in for a powerful, poignant story of inner strength and courage-and get a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Survivor, the world's most popular reality show.

Spinning their mutual love of exotic adventure into gold, Dianne Burnett and her former husband, TV producer Mark Burnett, co-created Eco-Challenge, an expedition-length racing event televised on Discovery Channel that catapulted them into the arena of reality TV and set the stage for Survivor-a modern-day Robinson Crusoe with a million-dollar prize.  But Dianne and Mark's fairytale marriage did not survive their Hollywood success . . . she found herself left behind, her contributions unrecognized.  She lost her partner in life and began to lose her identity.  In that experience, she found an opportunity to grow.

A fascinating, fast-paced, heart-warming "page-turner," The Road to Reality takes readers on a roller-coaster ride-complete with a zesty romance, as well as the ups and downs of going for your dreams-while it imparts the lessons learned as Dianne discovers what really matters in life is something beyond fortune and fame. 

Editorial Reviews

Review

 "Some women are amazing-others are nothing short of riveting and unforgettable, like Dianne Burnett. Burnett is a warrior-my kind of woman-actually, every woman's kind of woman-she inspires us to never give up on our dreams."-Suzanne Takowsky, Beverly Hills Times

About the Author

Dianne Burnett is an author, producer, and actor of stage and screen. She is also a philanthropist and entrepreneur. Dianne and her ex-husband, Mark Burnett, joined their creative forces to invent Eco-Challenge, the impetus for Survivor, which kickstarted America’s reality-television show craze and went on to become the longest-running and most lucrative reality TV series of all time. Following the success of Survivor, Dianne produced and acted in the stage play Beyond Therapy at the Santa Monica Playhouse, served as Executive Producer of the indie film Jam (which won Best Narrative Feature at the Santa Fe Film Festival), and acted in Everybody Loves Raymond. In memory of her mother, Joan, who lost her battle with esophageal cancer in 2010, Dianne formed Joan Valentine—A Foundation for Natural Cures, a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource for those seeking alternatives to traditional medicine. She also recently launched a multimedia platform and social network: called theotherside.com, it explores alternative views on everything from relationships to health. Formerly of New York, Dianne now lives in Malibu, California, with her family.
Websites: www.DianneBurnett.com www.joanvalentinefoundation.org www.theotherside.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Agape Media International, LLC. (September 18, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401941001
• ISBN-13: 978-1401941000
• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 5.8 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,091,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!! October 25, 2012

By Nanci

Format:Paperback

I picked up this book that Dianne wrote and I could not put it down! I loved so many things about it. First off I loved the journey through the Survivor years. I felt like I was with them in all these exotic places. Going on that ride with her, that changed the world of TV as we know it, was wonderful. Then her journey as a woman behind the man and the scenes; I found it exciting and heartbreaking at the same time. She is truly inspirational. I didn't want the journey to end. I am hoping for a part 2!!! I highly recommend this book, especially to women. If you need some inspiration or if you have ever had to overcome any kind of tragedy or heartbreak this will inspire you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Slightly interesting, but very shallow December 18, 2012

By D. Lininger

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, I felt the book was solely "one big brag." I feel Dianne wrote it simply let everyone know that she was "the woman behind the man." Spoiler Alert: Before they were married, Dianne had an affair with Mark , despite the fact that he was married already. Then, what a shocker, Mark in turn, cheats on Dianne. (Like none of us saw that one coming.) Mark sounds like an egotistical jerk, but Dianne continues to love him to the end. Dianne seems like a very nice person, but the whole book seems very shallow to me. It is definitely a quick, easy read. I found the book to be slightly interesting, but I was hoping for a lot more depth. There were no good "insider" details about Survivor. The whole thing left me feeling empty. Sorry, but I can not recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good read January 20, 2013

By Daisy

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really enjoyed reading this book and think it's great Diane and Mark can still be friends after their divorse.