Chasing History by Carl Bernstein

Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom by Carl Bernstein

A spirited coming-of-age memoir from one of America’s most iconic journalists. In Chasing History, Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Bernstein takes readers back to his teenage years in 1960s Washington, D.C., where his passion for truth and storytelling was born in the bustling newsroom of the Evening Star.

About the Book

At just sixteen, Bernstein—curious, rebellious, and nearly flunking out of high school—landed a job as a copyboy. By nineteen, he was a full-fledged reporter, covering everything from grisly crimes to the civil rights movement and the Kennedy inauguration. Through vivid anecdotes and sharp observations, Bernstein captures the electric energy of a bygone era of journalism, where typewriters clacked, deadlines loomed, and the city pulsed with history in the making.

Key Themes

• The formative power of mentorship and newsroom culture
• Firsthand accounts of 1960s Washington, D.C., and its political upheavals
• The evolution of a journalist’s voice and values
• A nostalgic tribute to the golden age of newspapers

Perfect For

Fans of memoir, journalism, and American history. This book is a must-read for aspiring writers, news junkies, and anyone fascinated by how a restless teenager became one of the most influential reporters of the 20th century.

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. | ISBN: 9781627791502 | 384 pages | Published: January 11, 2022