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  • Publisher: Viking; 1st edition (June 16, 2015)
  • Language: English
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4.0 out of 5 starsMore Than Meets the Eye …
By DACHokie TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on April 14, 2015
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Generally, drama is the only thing that draws me to a biography. Down and out rock stars, actors and actresses hitting rock bottom or those who’ve endured/survived horrible situations … they have a tale to tell. I find the worst biographies are written when the subject is “on top” (at a peak in their life) … those books tend to be a little arrogant, preachy and oftentimes, pre-mature. I didn’t know what to expect with Gretchen Carlson’s GETTING REAL as she seems to be at a peak in her career … then I found out she was a former Miss America and wondered if there may actually be a story worth reading.

On television, Gretchen Carlson presents herself as a strong-willed and assertive individual. I will admit, at times, she comes across as somewhat tough and maybe even a little rigid, but I figure those traits are necessary with her line of work. But the tough and serious image doesn’t mesh with the Miss America title and I became curious to learn more about her. GETTING REAL proved to be an eye and mind-opener for me as I discovered there is a much more complex and talented individual behind the person I was seeing/hearing on television.

No, GETTING REAL is not a flame-throwing, bomb-dropping tell-all that reveals dirty, disgusting secrets that shock. Carlson’s story is more can-do than cautionary and while it lacks a certain “danger”, it definitely proved to be an interesting and worthy read. What I enjoyed most about the book is that behind the on-air persona is a deep and immensely talented individual with a personal drive that commands respect. Told in a self-deprecating manner, Carlson reveals a great deal about herself throughout and proves that success was never something handed to her … she’s worked hard and earned every bit of it.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsDisappointed
By Sally on July 5, 2015
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I read this book right after I finished Dana Perino's book "And the Good News Is" - so maybe that biased me a bit. Dana's book was so much better - so inspirational! I felt that Gretchen Carlson's book was good, but she repeated herself so much about being Miss America, student at Stanford, how smart she was, and that she was a prodigy of the violin - which she doesn't even play anymore - not even for her family. I do enjoy watching her on T.V., but I felt she should have titled her book - "Me" or "Tooting My Own Horn".
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1.0 out of 5 starsPrivileged Perfectionist Writes A Dull Book
By Mediaman on August 11, 2015
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For a woman who has been Miss America, graduated Stanford, and had her own major cable new talks show, Gretchen Carlson has led an incredibly boring life. At least based on what she writes in this book you come away with the conclusion that the woman is a living Barbie doll. Too good to be true.

The first problem is that she is a perfectionist, so the book is written in a style that makes sure everything she puts in print is meant to make her look good. She brags--a lot--about her accomplishments. She is a violin prodigy and has too much success too soon which goes to her head based on what she writes here. However, she really doesn't accomplish much else. She mentions struggling academically at Stanford but then spends the rest of the book reminding us that she ended there as an honor student! What she considers a struggle or set-back is laughable (coming in 2nd place in a contest?) and while it's possible that she had the perfect parents, the perfect husband, the perfect jobs, etc. it makes for a dull read.

The second problem is her mother, a woman who pushed Gretchen into everything. Carlson thinks she is drawing an image of her mother being a loving, caring parent but the woman comes across as a nosy, bossy helicopter parent who is still telling her daughter every little thing to do as an adult. You'll cringe as you see 22-year-old Gretchen's unhealthy reliance on her mother, and throughout her adult life she expects her mom to constantly rescue her.

Another issue that isn't addressed is that Carlson grew up in a privileged home.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsSeriously?
By Torx Bit on February 14, 2016
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I have been a fan of Gretchen's since I first saw her on The Saturday Early Show on CBS. I thought she was absolutely beautiful, intelligent, and I was impressed when I found out she had been Miss America. Then I followed her to FNC where I remained a fan for years. And I was really looking forward to reading her book too. But sorry, I just didn't get that "wow factor" that a lot of people are gushing about.

"Inspirational!" is a word that gets used a lot to describe it.. Yet, most stories of inspiration center around someone overcoming something.. A hardship of some sort, in order to to achieve something. Gretchen hasn't overcome anything.. She led a charmed life growing up, complete with pageant coaches and dress makers to help her with the pageants. And I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, just don't do it and then pretend there's anything inspirational about it. To be honest, I would be surprised if she hadn't achieved all she has given the opportunities she was handed in life.

"Humble" is another description.. Sorry, not seeing that either. The entire book is filled from beginning to end with "Violin Prodigy," "Honors at Stanford," and "Miss America Pageant." Over and over.. it's almost like she was afraid the reader would forget.

And Gretchen... so what if you dated a forty-something year old man when you were in your early 20's. Nobody cares. All you had to do though was say "I found him attractive and interesting" or something along those lines. There was no need to try and justify it by saying you were "so worldly."

So this was not what I was expecting at all - and it was in fact a let down since I had been a fan. Sorry though, but narcissism disguised as "Inspiration" is a big turn-off.
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