But I had so much fun writing for the paper, and joining a sorority my last year, and living on the lawn, and majoring in American Studies.
I loved the University of Virginia, but I also sometimes felt ambivalent about the attitudes and traditions that existed there, which I talk a little bit about in the book. I wish I’d been able to talk about my college experience more. Is there anything you couldn’t include in the book that you wish you had? I feel so fortunate that my parents instilled such strong values in me, and that they gave me their unconditional love and support. When you go from being unknown to being a public figure, it can be quite destabilizing and difficult. My family! I had incredible parents who gave me the foundation to manage and navigate everything that happened to me in my personal and professional life. What are you most excited for people to learn more about? I think a lot of people will relate to my experiences, and maybe they’ll help people gain deeper insights into their own lives and challenges. Mine is a story of one woman at a particular period in time who tried to achieve her goals in both the workplace and as a wife and mother. Katie: Looking back on my life at age 64, I thought it was worth taking pen to paper and reflecting on the many experiences I’ve had, the stories I’ve covered, the cultural changes I’ve witnessed, and some of the losses I’ve endured. KCM: Why did you decide to write a memoir? Turns out she kept a pretty good vault of material to reference while writing - an entire basement full, to be exact - and it includes some unbelievable artifacts. We sat down with Katie to ask her what the writing process was like, what she had to leave out of the book but wishes she could have included, and what she learned about herself along the way. As we eagerly awaited the full book, we wanted to know - what was it like to write it, to collect all her accomplishments and reflect on them, to look back on trying times and share them with the world, and to share her most inner thoughts and fears for, in some cases, the first time? Katie’s new memoir, Going There, already drummed up quite a bit of excitement leading up to its release (make sure to order your copy, if you haven’t already).
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