Who Is Alex Trebek? - by Lisa Rogak (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>After a contestant wrote "We love you, Alex!" as his Final Jeopardy! answer, fans around the world quickly chimed in to proclaim their own love and support for beloved <i>Jeopardy!</i> host Alex Trebek. In the wake of his devastating cancer diagnosis, the moment provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on what the show--and the man--meant to them. <p/>Millions of devoted viewers have long considered Alex Trebek to be a part of their daily lives ever since he began hosting the show in 1984. Now, bestselling biographer Lisa Rogak gives readers a look at Trebek's early life, his career, and his personal life throughout the years, drawing on many sources to tell his full story for the first time. <p/>There are many surprises, like the fact that Trebek was almost 50 when he discovered that he had a half brother, as well as the revelation that for a short time he actually dreamed of becoming a priest. The native Canadian also struggled with depression after the failure of his first marriage, and for years afterward he despaired of ever having a family of his own, until he met the woman who would become his soulmate. <p/><i>Who Is Alex Trebek?</i> is the first biography of the much-loved game show host, and as such, celebrates the man who has created a remarkable legacy that will live on in popular culture for generations to come.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Entertaining...a genial look at a beloved figure. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>Sprightly...Rogak's heartfelt portrait acknowledges Trebek's numerous contributions to the game show genre and masterfully illustrates how and why he remains a treasured entertainment icon. --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>LISA ROGAK is the author of numerous books, including <i>Rachel Maddow: A Biography</i>, <i>And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert, </i>and<i> </i>the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller<i> Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart</i>. She is the editor of the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Barack Obama in His Own Words. </i>Rogak lives in New Hampshire. Learn more on her website.
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