“This detailed account of the birth and life of live 24⁄7 coverage unfolds with great energy. It tells the story of how journalism was transformed by a cast of quirky and brilliant characters with lots of vision and hard work. This book shows how important it is to understand CNN’s history and backstory to fully appreciate where we are today in cable news and fast journalism.” – Soledad O’Brien * journalist, CEO Soledad O’Brien Productions *
“A page-turning hybrid of biography, media analysis, and business history.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“…a breezy, tightly-written origin story.” * The Atlanta Journal-Constitution *
“… an artful, anecdote-rich account of Mr. Turner and CNN.” * The Wall Street Journal *
“The book is fast-paced and chock-full of fascinating tidbits and hilarious anecdotes.” * The National Book Review *
It’s a fun and instructive read that will give you more respect for what the network has become. – Emiko Tamagawa * senior associate producer, NPR’s Here & Now *

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lisa Napoli began her career as an unpaid teenage intern at CNN’s New York bureau in the summer of 1991. As a journalist, she has worked at the New York Times, Marketplace, MSNBC, and KCRW. She is the author of two previous books, Radio Shangri-La and Ray & Joan. She lives in Los Angeles.

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