This collection brings together 58 news stories by professional reporters who wrote of their own involvement in newsworthy events. Part One, "Reporters Are Like All of Us and Can Be Newsworthy Too," features accounts written by reporters who were employed by newspapers that went out of business, were victims of crimes, were accused of committing crimes, were involved in medical problems and cures, were suffering personal grief, were engaged in civic affairs as private citizens, and were involved in personal disaster. Part Two, "Reporters Can Become Involved in Their Assignments," presents stories written by reporters who encountered difficulties and overcame unusual obstacles in doing their work, engaged in bucking and exposing "the system," became personally involved in a story, encountered personal danger, created news through both orthodox and "offbeat" stunts, and were eyewitnesses to historical events. (GW)