Settle for More is a 2016 autobiography written by American journalist and political commentator Megyn Kelly. The book discusses the unwanted sexual advances she received from Roger Ailes while working at Fox News, as well as her feud with then Presidential nominee Donald Trump.[1]
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| Author | Megyn Kelly |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | November 15, 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) and eBook |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-249460-3 |
Summary
editKelly writes about her childhood and upbringing, her college years, her time spent as a practicing litigator, and her television career during her time at Fox News. The book is notable for its details Kelly shares about her relationships with Donald Trump and her former boss Roger Ailes.[2]
Kelly explained the title for the book is a turn of phrase based on advice she received from Dr. Phil McGraw, "He said the only difference between you and someone you envy is you settled for less. It just spoke to me."[3]
Reception
editEntertainment Weekly's Tina Jordan noted the book's engrossing discussion of the author's dealings with Roger Ailes and Donald Trump, but said the book offered more than just these intriguing events: "The story of her years as an attorney and her subsequent rise in TV journalism is surprisingly moving, transforming Settle for More into a Lean In-ish primer for young women about the importance of hard work, self-esteem, and—most of all—perseverance."[4] Lorraine Ali wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "In prose that is simple, clean and straightforward, Kelly comes across in the book as casual and warm one minute, formal and stiff the next. It’s a duality that reflects her on-screen personality."[5]
The day after the book's release, the Los Angeles Times reported that Donald Trump supporters were leaving one-star reviews to hurt sales of the book. HarperCollins noticed the high number of negative reviews, despite having only made a few advance copies available. The detractors were reportedly mobilized through a pro-Trump Reddit forum called /r/The Donald. Amazon removed many but not all of the fake reviews, while reviews from verified purchasers were higher than those of unverified ones.[6][7]
Settle for More received mixed reviews from some media outlets, with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writing, "the larger problem of Settle for More is that Ms. Kelly can’t quite decide what she wants it to be: A gossipy tell-all? An empowering self-help book? The basis for a Lifetime television movie? It’s this lack of cohesion that ultimately makes Settle for More a bit of a letdown."[8] Slate wrote of the Settle for More, "The book itself is often as wholesome as apple pie, and as unwise to consume in large servings."[9] In another, generally positive review, The New Yorker conceded that Settle for More, "is written with the political delicacy of a person still negotiating her next contract."[10]
References
edit- ^ Senior, Jennifer (November 10, 2016). "Review: Megyn Kelly Tells Tales Out of Fox News in Her Memoir, 'Settle for More'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Kindelan, Katie (2016-11-15). "Covering Donald Trump 'Was a Test of Me,' Megyn Kelly Says". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ Bryan Stetler (28 October 2016). "First stop on Megyn Kelly's book tour: "The Dr. Phil Show"". CNN Money. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Jordan, Tina (November 15, 2016). "Settle for More by Megyn Kelly: EW Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Ali, Lorraine (November 17, 2016). "Megyn Kelly's 'Year of Trump': Armed guards at Disney World and 'overwhelming and violent' feedback from Trump supporters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Trump supporters try to undermine Megyn Kelly's book with an onslaught of negative reviews on Amazon". Los Angeles Times. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Customer reviews". amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ Kim Lyons (3 December 2016). "'Settle For More': Megyn Kelly's bio lacks details and self-awareness". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Isaac Chotiner (5 December 2016). "Megyn Kelly's memoir is an unsettling window into the forces behind her meteoric rise". Slate. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Jia Tolentino (12 January 2017). "Megyn Kelly, The Glittering Aberration". New Yorker. Retrieved 24 January 2021.