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Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue
Skywriting A Life Out of the Blue
Author: Jane Pauley
ISBN-13: 9781400061921
ISBN-10: 140006192X
Publication Date: 8/24/2004
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Jane Pauley's struggle with bipolar disorder takes a backseat to her life as an anchor-woman. We are charted through an exhaustive and rather drawn-out summary of her rise to the top, her life as a wife and parent, and oh yes, the small role bipolar disorder seemed to play in any of it.

Perhaps this won't bother you if you're a great fan of Jane Pauley but since I have my Bachelor's degree in psychology I found her analysis of herself somewhat irritating and naive. If you happened upon this book looking for information about bipolar disorder, you'll be much disappointed and would be better off reading "An Unquiet Mind" by Kay Redfield Jamison. If, however, you're only looking for a memoir that would be more aptly titled "Jane Pauley: My Life as an Anchor-Woman," then, by all means, look no farther.
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Helpful Score: 1
This was a great inside look at Jane Pauley's like. I couldn't put the book down once I started to read it.

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Helpful Score: 1
Interesting to read about Jane's experience with bipolar disorder while being in the public eye.
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I enjoyed reading her story.
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Jane Pauley's memoir, now that she has reached mid-life and has decades of on-air accomplishments, is compelling reading. I read this all in one evening, which is very odd for me. I learned a lot about the person behind the glitter, the real person who has suffered personal hardships, emotionally and physically. A good read.
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I recognized my own bi-polar condition after reading this. It's a quick read and quite interesting, even if you aren't a basket case like me!
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Excellant reading
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Honest, in depth memoir of Jane Pauley, giving you an in depth look at her life long struggle with bipolar disorder
carolceltic avatar reviewed Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue on + 41 more book reviews
great book.