Catherine Graham changed the face of modern journalism. And it all started with the fact that in 1933 her father bought the almost bankrupt Washington Post newspaper. Since then, the publication has become an integral part of Catherine's life. She worked there as a typist, Courier, journalist, supported her husband while he ran the newspaper, and after his death headed a media company that united the Washington Post, Newsweek magazine and a number of television stations. Catherine had no experience in business, much less in a senior position. But thanks to a deep understanding of how the news sphere works, and unwavering support for the position of journalists and editors, the newspaper went through such difficulties as Watergate, which eventually brought the publication worldwide fame.
In this book, Graham combines a personal and professional biography, as well as the story of the post's transformation into one of the most influential publications. Graham's memoirs were awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and Spielberg's The X-Files was also based on them.