Journalist Steven Roberts...writes lovingly and movingly of his 53-year marriage to Cokie Roberts ... touching stories of COkie's personal value system ... Although at times bordering on the hagiographic, this is a highly readable and immensely heartwarming biography that should appeal to general readers interested in women's history, contemporary politics, media, and political reporting.
... [an] adoring tribute ... What also emerges is her feminism and humanity and a rare blend of tough and tender that won her legions of loyal fans and the love of friends who counted on her heartfelt guidance through any crisis ... Roberts’ portrait demonstrates most clearly both the painful loss and the rich and enduring legacy of this pioneering journalist and compassionate human being.
... a moving testimony ... Roberts shares engrossing anecdotes ... This loving tribute is likely to gain the celebrated journalist a whole new crop of fans.
An adoring look at the trailblazing journalist ... The book is essentially a one-dimensional portrait, larded with quotes by friends and colleagues, very few of whom detract from the elegiac narrative, but it doesn’t cloud the luster of Cokie’s many accomplishments. An upbeat portrait of a productive life that was so important to journalists and women everywhere.
