This Is NPR

By Noah Adams, John Ydstie, Renee Montagne , Ari Shapiro , David Folkenflik , Susan Stamberg , Cokie Roberts

Book cover of This Is NPR: The First Forty Years

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Funny, moving, and comprehensive, this beautiful volume is the ultimate gift for the NPR fan, packed with transcripts, photos, and contributions from the most famous and beloved contributors from throughout the organization's 40-year history. The chapters, organized by decade, are wirtten by some of the most beloved NPR hosts: Foreword…


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1 author picked This Is NPR as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

NPR turns fifty this year, but this book offers a survey of its first forty years. Though it was produced by the network itself, it's relatively devoid of unbridled boosterism, and offers a fair and fun look behind the scenes of what has become a beloved and respected network heard each day by millions.

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