After writing a biography of Stephen Colbert ([b:And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert|11167400|And Nothing But the Truthiness The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert|Lisa Rogak|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317794065s/11167400.jpg|16091535]), author and New York Times columnist Lisa Rogak was destined to tackle the man at the top. His very private nature must have made this task more difficult, so this book reads more like a breakdown of the Daily Show.

Published in December of 2014 while Stewart was still with the show, this bio seems scattered at times. Some personal details (meeting his wife, birth of their kids) are mentioned in passing, but more as a possible explanation for softening his tone on the show. The best part of the book is the beginning (Jon's standup comic work) but even that is from the outside looking in.

This book wasn't bad, but it was just okay.