Longtime Jeopardy host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his Life and career.
This wise, charming, and inspiring book is further evidence why Trebek has long been considered one of the most beloved and respected figures in entertainment..
The book uses a novel structure inspired by Jeopardy , with each chapter title in the form of a question, and features dozens of never-before-seen photos that candidly capture Trebek over the years.
Trebek also addresses the questions he gets asked most often by Jeopardy fans , such as what prompted him to shave his signature mustache, his insights on legendary players like Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer, and his opinion of Will Ferrell\'s Saturday Night Live impersonation.
The book combines illuminating personal anecdotes with Trebek\'s thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy.
Reflections on My Life.
I want people to know a little more about the person they have been cheering on for the past year, he writes in The Answer Is...
Yet he was moved so much by all the goodwill, he felt compelled to finally share his story.
For over three decades, Trebek had resisted countless appeals to write a book about his life.
Social media was flooded with messages of support, and the Jeopardy studio received boxes of cards and letters offering guidance, encouragement, and prayers.
What followed was an incredible outpouring of love and kindness.
Last year, he made the stunning announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Since debuting as the host of Jeopardy in 1984, Alex Trebek has been something like a family member to millions of television viewers, bringing entertainment and education into their homes five nights a week.
Longtime Jeopardy host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his Life and career