ALEK TREBEK – THE ANSWER IS… REFLECTIONS ON MY LIFE (2020 Unabridged Audiobook) Alex Trebek

In this deeply personal and inspiring memoir, Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy!, reflects on his extraordinary life and career.

Narrated in his own voice with warmth and authenticity, The Answer Is… offers an intimate glimpse into the man behind the podium.

From his early years in Canada to his rise as a cultural icon, Trebek shares stories of success, resilience, and humor. He discusses his love for learning, his devotion to family, and the life lessons he's gathered from decades on television.

In early 2019, Trebek made the stunning announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. What followed was an incredible outpouring of love and kindness. Social media was flooded with messages of support, and the Jeopardy! studio received boxes and boxes of cards and letters offering guidance, encouragement, and prayers.

A private man, Trebek had for over three decades resisted countless appeals to write a book about his life. Yet he was moved so much by all the goodwill, he felt compelled to finally share his story.

Written during his courageous battle with cancer, the book also includes reflections on mortality, gratitude, and the profound connections he formed with fans around the world.

Filled with touching anecdotes, candid insights, and a touch of Trebek's signature wit, The Answer Is… is a celebration of a remarkable life and a legacy that continues to inspire. His thoughts range of topics, including happiness, grief, ambition, marriage, divorce, parenthood, curiosity, spirituality, and philanthropy.

Using a novel structure inspired by Jeopardy!, with each chapter title in the form of a question, Trebek also addresses the questions he is most often asked by fans of the show.

Whether you're a longtime fan or simply seeking wisdom from one of television's most iconic figures, this audiobook is a heartfelt journey you won’t want to miss.

About the author: Alex Trebek was a Canadian American game show host and television personality.

George Alexander Trebek was born July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He was a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a degree in philosophy (1961).

He pursued a career in broadcasting. In 1973, he moved to the United States and became a naturalized citizen in 1998.

He hosted numerous game shows. But he is best known for hosting the popular television game show Jeopardy!, 1984-2020. He wrote a memoir entitled, The Answer is...: Reflections on My Life, published in July 2020. Alex Trebek died on November 8, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

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Number of CDs: 4

Running Time: 4 hrs 36 min (approx)

NOTES: This is a fan-made CD set. Not a retail release. This is an audio book available on CD-R. Not a DVD.