This was a fascinating 'behind-the-scenes' look at what happens after the news cycle ends. It was enlightening, heartening and very well-written. Highly recommend the audiobook.

Behind the scenes the telling of the connection that this news anchor made with the people she covered. The meaningful stories that continued to touch her after their interactions during trauma, accidents, despair. The people were more than a story and this anchor realized this and kept those moments close to her when the people she interviewed and learned about made an impact on her while working. This story gives another view of news; what the anchors and videographers encounter and what they have to endure while they get the story; the rush the danger the moments that are unseen when we watch the evening news.

"More After the Break" was a audiobook that I enjoyed 'cause it felt as if we were on the behinf the scenes of the news we watch on TV. Jen Maxfield tell us stories that she investigated and reported but, beyond that, she explored what she felt with each one. Normally, we think that reportrs don´t really care about the stories they share. However, with this book, the author showed us that they care and we only see this very robotic part of what they do. It's really inspiring.

A powerful collection of vignettes in which Jen Maxfield revisits old stories and reconnects with the characters therein to follow-up on their lives and the events she reported on years (sometimes decades) earlier. An easy audiobook to listen to in short spurts for commutes when you don't have time to listen for long. Be warned though, the stories really pull you in. The narrative style and narrator's delivery make it feel like you're sitting and talking with an old friend.

This book has been a great listening experience. Thanks to the author and the publisher for bringing this book to life.

Thank you Netgalley and Greenleaf Book group for this audiobook arc, in exchange for my own review. Jen Maxwell, well known journalist, goes back and checks on some people she did stories over the years to see how they are doing and such. It’s heartwarming and sad and beautiful and raw. The book ends with a story of how she started and what got her so interested and passionate for her job. Passion in a job often leaves to success and this is seen in Jen Maxwell.

Very interesting! Loved the format. I enjoyed hearing about specific news stories, and also how they affected the author personally.

This book was really excellent, it was engaging and fascinating, and I loved going back and finding out more about the stories after some time had passed. It was an enjoyable read, two thumbs up.

An interesting book by Jen Maxfield catching up with people she’d done stories on over the years.
It was nice to have ending to stories that I’d heard years ago and to see how the people have lived since and how they were affected.
Jen has a great voice so this book was very easy to listen to while some stories were hard to relive.

As an avid news junkie I really enjoyed this book as so often we listen to a 2 minute piece and there is never really any follow up or resolution. The reporter in the case did a great job of giving the reader/listener got a bit of back story for each segment and then the update. There was a great mix of types of stories that were featured which I also appreciated.

This was well written and thought provoking. I personally stopped exposing myself to the news in any medium--it was just too darn depressing. The reporters and journalists who report some horrific events for years on end... I don't know how these folks stay sane! I am not sure why folks would choose this as a profession but I guess someone has to do it. There certainly is more than enough interest and desire to keep the publicizing of such events as headline news and to keep stations competing for ratings. #MoreAftertheBreak #NetGalley

I often find myself thinking of news stories, catastrophes, or events from years ago and look them up online for any updates. A mention of the Tham Luang cave rescue recently sent me down a Wikipedia and documentary rabbit hole that visited Baby Jessica, the Chilean miner incident, etc. A book from a reporter looking back on past favorite stories that have stuck with her throughout the years and then following up on them with updates caught my attention immediately. I had never heard of Jen Maxfield, but her book, After the Break, piqued my interest and held it.

The majority of the stories Maxfield speaks about were not familiar to me, but it was still interesting to hear the original story and then follow up with the individuals involved years later. She includes her own feelings on the stories and ties in parts of her own life to why these specific events stuck with her so deeply, which was refreshing to hear since news correspondents don’t typically project themselves into their reporting to stay neutral.

I listened to the audiobook version of After the Break, which Maxfield narrates herself. She has a classic news anchor voice that was very pleasant and interesting to listen to. Thank you to NetGalley and Greenleaf Book Group Press for the opportunity to listen to this ARC audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

After 22 years of reporting the news, Jen Maxfield has seen, heard and reported it all. This book/audiobook recounts ten breaking news stories that stuck with Jen. She revisits the lives of these people that have deeply effected her and her viewers.
I think these stories help us to understand how these "breaking stories" affect the news reporter and the cameraperson reporting them. We never really think of those behind the stories and the commitment it takes to tell the stories with honesty and vulnerability.
As expected of a news reporter, Jen is a great communicator and storyteller. She engages the reader/listener in the story and in the lives of the people involved. At times the stories in this book become highly emotional. I recommend this audiobook.

I received this audiobook from Netgalley in exchange for a review. This review is my own opinion.

This book gives you alot of major headlining stories and what happened to the people, how they are and what is going on in their life, and some aren't found. I never knew about the Staten Island Ferry crash but Jen gives a perfect interview in 2003 and the present. She talks about what happened to Paul that day his story and truth, and how he was the light in the storm.

Very interesting idea to go back and find out what happened after the "story" ended. Each chapter is a different story the author reported on in the past and continued to think about.

The stories are varied, some with much happier endings than others, and it was a good insight into the struggles of being a reporter and how deeply their stories can affect them.

This book is a good reminder of how everyone we hear about in the news is human, has loved ones who care about them, and their story is never over after the camera is turned off and that their lives and tragedies are not entertainment.

I enjoyed listening to this book so much that I devoured it in one day!

I found the book well-paced, interesting, and worth my time. One story was a bit too triggering for me, so I skipped it.

If not 5 stars definitely 4.75. I listened to the audiobook and loved the author's/narrator's voice. I found the stories very interesting and loved hearing the follow-up of the interviews years later.

At attempt by a news reporter to show more than the 30 second news snippets we see about stories that stayed with her. Loved the idea, didn't love the writing style.

Audiobook - Non-fiction

Jen Maxfield revisits 10 different news stories that she reported on during her career. It's a fascinating follow up to the aftermath of terrible tragedies - Katrina, Staten Island Ferry crash, etc. Some of these were stories I knew and remembered, and others were first time visits. It was great that Maxfield gave a summation of the story at the time, before she interviewed the original subjects and reports on how that tragedy colored their life.

I thought she injected too much of herself here, but in the final chapter, Jen says that her editor said she needed to share more of herself. Maybe it's what she shared, rather than the sharing. Regardless, I really enjoyed this novel and the audiobook was powerful having it told by Maxfield.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

I was inspired and moved by these stories! This book has challenged me to become a better person.

Now the question for me is - "How will I change after reading this book?" When I watch a story about people hurting and in need - how am I going to respond?

News is not for our entertainment - it is an opportunity to show empathy for another person that is in the middle of a tragedy. It is a learning experience that should make us think before we get behind the wheel after having a couple of drinks. It is a chance to change our lives and become better people.

Each chapter is a news story that was covered by the author. The stories moved me. The best part of the book was getting an update on the stories, now you know what happened to the people involved, if they were willing to share an update.

It was interesting trying to understand the way a story becomes news. It was sad to learn what reporters do to get the story for us, approaching people while they are in the middle of a tragedy. But I also understand how important it can be to "get the word out" so we know about a drunk driving accident or people that are cold and hungry in our own neighborhood.

Thanks to Jen Maxfield for changing the way I watch the news. Thanks to her for all the tough things she is required to do so we can hear the story. Thanks to all the people that heard her news reports and helped those that were hurting and in need.