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Whether it’s asking tough questions during a presidential debate or pressing for answers to today’s most important issues, Megyn Kelly has demonstrated the intelligence, strength, common sense, and courage that have made her one of today’s best-known journalists, respected by women and men, young and old, Republicans and Democrats.

In Settle for More, the NBC News anchor reflects on the enduring values and experiences that have shaped her—from growing up in a family that rejected the "trophies for everyone" mentality, to her father’s sudden, tragic death while she was in high school. She goes behind-the-scenes of her career, sharing the stories and struggles that landed her in the anchor chair and taught her to ask the tough questions. Speaking candidly about her decision to "settle for more"—a motto she credits as having dramatically transformed her life at home and at work—Megyn discusses how she abandoned a thriving legal career to follow her journalism dreams.

Admired for her hard work, humor, and authenticity, Megyn sheds light on the news business, her time at Fox News, the challenges of being a professional woman and working mother, and her most talked about television moments. She also speaks openly about Donald Trump’s feud with her, revealing never-before-heard details about the first Republican debate, its difficult aftermath, and how she persevered through it all.

Deeply personal and surprising, Settle for More offers unparalleled insight into this charismatic and intriguing journalist, and inspires us all to embrace the principles—determination, honesty, and fortitude in the face of fear—that have won her fans across the political divide.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateNov 15, 2016
ISBN9780062494597
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Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly currently serves as anchor of Fox News Channels The Kelly File. Throughout her tenure with Fox News Channel, Kelly has covered breaking news and reported on location. Before joining Fox News, Kelly served as a general assignment reporter for WJLA-TV (ABC 7) in Washington, D.C., where she covered national and local stories of interest. Prior to her career in television news, Kelly practiced law for nine years, seven years as a corporate litigator at Jones Day and was an associate for two years in the Chicago office of the law firm Bickel & Brewer LLP. She lives in New York with her husband and children.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Settle for More by Fox New celebrity Megyn Kelly is her autobiography and an especially interesting recounting of her dealings with Donald Trump in the Fox News debates.Megyn is a great role model for 20-30 years olds with her focus, hard work and persistence. She's not afraid to show her weaknesses and presents herself as a mature, thoughtful and fun loving individual. It's interesting to read about her family relationships and dynamic. A little too much time spent oohing and aahing her children, but I suppose she can be forgiven this as a proud Mom. Overall, an interesting book and an inspirational one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Over the course of the 2016 electoral season, I came to greatly admire Megyn Kelly's journalism on a network that is not exactly known for being a bastion of unbiased journalism. Inspired by her personal integrity and feeling that the motto of this book was something I needed to settle for more of in my life, I made it my last read of the year. There is much more in the book than even I expected. On the one hand, it manages to be a deeply personal and easily readable intimate account of her upbringing, weathering of personal tragedy, and soul-searching as an aspiring career woman and reluctant feminist. On the other hand, it gives an in-depth behind-the-scenes play-by-play of her experiences with the man who was ultimately elected the next president of the United States. This is an inspiring read for women in particular, but men as well, of all ages, about being true to your values and setting your own course in life. Though it is not receiving attention for much more than that at the moment, I suspect that this book may also be looked back on by historians as an important read about the role of media in this electoral cycle, and about a lesser-known side of a very controversial and unconventional president. Kelly is honest without being brutal, graceful without being ingratiating, and above all, ethical, refusing to dig into off-the-record conversations, to name names of those who haven't been good to her on the way up, or to violate the wishes of those who wished to remain anonymous. She is a model of the work ethic I wish I saw more of in the world around me. Hopefully, if you read this book, one day I will.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I was fascinated while reading Megyn Kelly’s memoir, ‘Settle For More,’ as she portrayed her loneliness and humiliation while bullied as a teenager, to the grinding hours of work as a corporate lawyer, followed by her jaunt towards aspiring to become a top national newscaster for Fox News. The story was riveting, occasionally touching, and full of the self-deprecating humor which is so Megyn Kelly. Some critics felt that in telling her tale, Ms. Kelly was self-possessed as she depicted herself as an award winning law student, superstar corporate lawyer, perfect mother and wife, and a ratings-winning anchor for Fox News. I didn’t think that she portrayed herself to seem so perfect, as there were moments in the story where she resonated about how difficult the challenges were, and how she felt distraught. But I did think that Ms. Kelly resoundingly presented the message that because of her humiliation of being bullied in her teenage years, she learned how to stand up to her adversaries and endure the challenges, even when they came from the Republican Presidential candidate for President, Trump. Perhaps because of my naiveté, I was appalled and concerned when I read how she was hounded on Twitter with disparaging remarks from our current President, and that the verbal assault continued for nine months. The Republican candidate called her a ‘bimbo, angry, crazy, over-rated’ and that there was blood coming out of her eyes, and ‘blood coming out of her wherever.’ During the months of tension, while Trump was on the warpath regarding her, Ms. Kelly was called into the Fox Network executive Roger Ailes’ office numerous times, as he was a close associate of the aspiring Presidential candidate. Ms. Kelly reveals in her memoir that Mr. Ailes held many similarities to Trump in that they were both successful corporate executives, of the same generation and age group, and both had questionable characteristics regarding treatment of women. The Murdochs, who owned the network, later dismissed Roger Ailes, due in part to the testimony from Megyan Kelly. Several women additionally came forward to testify that Mr. Ailes was a misogynist and sexual predator. Possibly seeing that Ms. Kelly represented the future of Fox News, the Murdoch brothers brought an end to the Ailes’ dynasty at the network while Donald Trump moved on to assume the Presidency. Since the book’s publication, Megyn Kelly has announced that she is quitting Fox News to move to NBC News, which is an ironic turn of events.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I have felt that Megan Kelly won the genetic lottery in physical appearance, IQ and raw talent. Little did I know just how hard she had to work to become the success person that she is. Her loving family and the early death of her father helped shape who she became. She completed law school and practiced law for ten years. Because of long hours and feeling unfulfilled, she then switched her career path to become a cable TV personality and journalist. After a failed marriage, Megan met another man who she would marry and focused on being a wife and a mother of 3 children. Megyn Kelly gives an open honest look into her life. She reveals exactly who she is, what she wants, what she won't allow, her dreams, passions, and flaws. Her genetic- lottery win did not exempt her from some very difficult roadblocks which she explains with honesty and humility. I was surprised at her penetrating point of view concerning human relationships. The unveiled portrait of her life inspires the young to never sell themselves short, never underestimate the importance of the power of hard work and personal evaluation of priorities. I grew to like her more after reading this book because of her honesty and courage. This is a motivating read for younger and older women alike.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I thought this was interesting. She definitely did a lot in and with her life. Also, I respect how she made her own way and made choices she could live with without compromising her goals. I think this would really be great to girls leaving high school or just starting their careers. It's straightforward and easy to read. She touches on a lot of subjects that are food for thought, but mostly it's the details of her life. She's a tenacious woman, and this book has potential to motivate others to be the strongest versions of themselves. The downside is that she's always so on task about everything that I had trouble with feeling and empathy, but I do respect her focus.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Anyone who reads this book and does not come away with the feeling that the Clintons have been taking the US for a ride, for a very long time, should pour another cup of coffee and read the book again. As has already been said, it is well-researched and the "coincidences" are beyond extraordinary. It should also be noted that the Clinton Foundation has been able to amass a bank balance never before experienced by a legitimate charity, in such a short time, without a major disaster or other such occurrence for which major funding would have been needed. This book should be required reading for every voter, before the upcoming election.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Clintons are as crooked as the day is long. I thought the book was very informative. Who would ever pay Slick Willie a half million dollars for a speech, unless it was a bribe. The Clintons have lied to the public throughout their political careers. Who can forget, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman," Slick Will declared. Even though this book and other books point out their indiscretions and crimes, I have doubt that they will ever pay for their crimes. Some people are above the law. Two thumbs up for the book. Two thumbs down for the Clintons.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a powerful, unbelievably well researched book that exposes the contradictions within the Clinton dynasty, although it is so information driven that I could not take it all in without reading it slowly. Still, for ordinary citizens, non-scholars, it shows just how carefully the Clintons, both experienced and knowledgeable lawyers, have skirted the outer edges of our legal and justice system to take advantage of the power they wield within their own party, the Democrats, to advantage themselves time and time again. In much the same way that Bill Clinton exploited the word “is” in his definition of sexual relations, they have exploited the word “fundraising”, for themselves and their Clinton Foundation, during their tenure in government and outside of it for decades. There is little more to say other than that a reader with an open mind will learn how they hobnob with the rich and famous, make deals with shady governments and often shadier operatives, disregard criminal behavior in their associates, and enrich themselves and their friends in the process, which appears to be their primary goal. The Clintons are very smart. They know how to create an unsolvable puzzle, a maze that is unfathomable and therefore untraceable with regard to their personal and public behavior. From their secret server to their interactions and speeches in foreign countries, their activities read like a web of intrigue that could be found in a novel, but not in reality. However, this truth is stranger than fiction. Because of their expertise in covering their tracks, it is simply not possible to directly point a finger at any particular actions they have taken. There is no straight line that leads to them; rather, there is a circuitous route of coincidences of such sheer magnitude, that seem to involve the enrichment of the Clintons, the Clinton Foundation, and those they have dealings with or arrange meetings for, with heads of state or other influential politicians and leaders, from whom they then curry favor or enrich themselves or other friends and participants, that it is difficult to escape the inevitable conclusion that the Clintons know how to work the system for their own benefit, first and foremost. It appears that the authority of the Clintons knows know bounds. If they see opportunity, they know how to exploit it; they are the perfect opportunists. Oddly, or perhaps for obvious reasons, depending on who is interested in the question of their behavior patterns, the current government, under Barack Obama, appears not even willing to allow or provide a proper investigation by the Justice Department into their machinations because all the party, and those involved in its hierarchy and in the higher echelons of the administration, seem to care only about winning an election. After reading this book, it feels that their activities, and what is in the best interest of the country, seems secondary to the needs of the party, the Democrats, and the Clintons, who want to retain the White House at all costs. The Clintons are very powerful indeed; they have done their duty for their party; they have been loyal, and the powers that be believe that they deserve to be rewarded. They are well funded and connected and seem to be coated in Teflon, often avoiding investigation into their questionable activities. The media, already indicted for its bias, refuses to cover their “escapades” honestly or aggressively, and instead, seems to spin the news in favor of the candidates they prefer, avoiding the reporting of actual news. This book makes the point that America seems to be at a very important crossroads which will affect future generations for years.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Near the end of Bill Clinton's second term, he established a non-profit agency for worldwide charitable purposes. However, the Clintons are skilled in blurring the boundaries between charitable, political, and charity. Peter Schweizer provides a detailed referenced book describing contiguous series of events involving requests to Hillary Clinton as U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, monies paid to Bill for speeches, and donations to the Clinton Foundation. Although the author doesn't indicate that political corruption is difficult to prove, he does state that much of the Clintons' relationship with the Clinton Foundation could be considered unethical. With the Clinton Foundation so much in the news, this book does provide the inquiring mind with a good overview of activities of the Clinton Foundation in the 21st century.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I am not a fan of Fox News for many reasons. Therefore, I am not a regular viewer of Kelly’s show on that network. To me, she was just one of a number of beautiful women that Fox has on its news shows reading the news according to then head of Fox, Roger Ailes. However, she caught my attention when Donald Trump singled her out and went after her. It got me wondering about the type of woman Trump would set his sights on to destroy, especially when she was an anchor on his favorite news network headed by his good friend Ailes. I was further impressed when the Gretchen Carlson situation unfolded and it came to light that Kelly did not fold to pressure from Fox to spout the party line and instead she quietly, behind the scenes, spoke up about her experiences with the infamous Ailes. While I might not agree with everything she believes or stands for, I enjoyed this book about her life. She is an amazing woman and someone to respect.

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