"The Answer Is..." by Alex Trebek

This book was a Christmas gift. I would not have sought it out on my own but it was a very quick and interesting read. I am not a diehard "Jeopardy!" follower but I have casually tuned in over my entire lifetime and have always loved the show. They have truly crafted a competition that makes the viewer feel like an active member. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't found Trebek to be a bit smug at times. The way he would correct contestants answers could sometimes feel condescending. It certainly never gave me a bad impression of him. However, this was a major reason, I was surprised to read Trebek state that he held, in the highest regard, his necessity to not come across as condescending but, insteaad, supportive. The book is a collection of backstory, anecdotes, humble brags and humourous or sentimental moments from his life. I was pleased that not one thing I read felt like information I had already heard. He lived an inspirational life. He was a kind, caring, humble man with the mindset of a through and through Canadian. As a Minnesota native, I appreciate this immensely. A slight political agenda does come out of the pages at moments but in a very calm, measured and grandfatherly manner. It was a quick read but I appreciated getting to see, more deeply, a man whom I thought I have known my whole life.