Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned...Eventually

With wry stories from his down-to-earth personal life and cutting-edge TV career, Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher reveals how the best advice sometimes comes from the most unexpected places.

Dive into the real stories behind the headlines with Trace Gallagher, the Fox News @ Night anchor who brings genuine heart and humor to the day’s news. In Turns Out They Were Right All Along, he pulls back the curtain on a life shaped by singular people, memorable disasters, and wisdom discovered when you least expect it.

Meet fourteen-year-old “Tracy-Boy,” scraping together $250 to attend John Wooden’s storied basketball camp. With his sights set on becoming an NBA champ, the teen can’t wait to hear secrets from the legendary coach. Yet Wooden’s only appearance lasts a few minutes, and his advice—always practice in two pairs of socks to avoid blisters—is underwhelming to the impressionable adolescent. In hindsight, these seemingly inconsequential words guided Gallagher throughout his life. The deeper message, about being prepared to work your butt off on the fundamentals, affected him even more.

Grab a life jacket as the future anchor recounts his years as a professional water skier—the unsuccessful stunts, wipeouts, and face-plants that required more Tylenol than training, and the time he failed spectacularly to teach superstar Jimmy Buffett to water ski. Cringe along as the world’s worst (and best) dog—a yellow Lab named Jack—chews walls, furniture, boats, and sanity, while teaching the Gallagher family about unconditional love and unique levels of chaos. For Trace and his wife Tracy (yes, they share the same name), Jack was more than a pet; he was a lesson in patience, optimism, and finding joy in a disaster zone.

With his trademark openness, Gallagher shares the decision that nearly ended his TV life just as it was taking off. It was a stand that could’ve been his undoing but became a moment that defined his ground-breaking career.

Funny, smart, and thoroughly revealing, Turns Out They Were Right All Along brings readers into the life of one of TV’s most admired news stars and demonstrates why sometimes the quirkiest lessons—and the wildest stories—leave the deepest marks on your feet and your future.

TRACE GALLAGHER is chief breaking news correspondent for the Fox News Channel and anchor of Fox News @ Night, covering many of the most memorable stories of the past three decades. Prior to joining Fox, Gallagher climbed the ranks at local stations in Orlando; Las Vegas; Boise, Idaho; and Yuma, Arizona, learning to do TV his way. The dedicated dad of two twentysomething daughters, he lives with his wife, Tracy, near the Pacific Ocean, just south of Los Angeles.

“If there was a gold medal for storytelling, Trace Gallagher and Turns Out They Were Right All Along would be at the top of the podium.” — Caitlyn Jenner, Olympic decathlon champion

“The first day we met, he borrowed my sports coat. He certainly didn’t need any help after that. A curious and natural talent. Best live reporter I’ve ever worked with and a total straight shooter.” — Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd with Colin Cowherd

“Trace Gallagher has a gift for writing about life. Each story is a song with a harmony that warms the heart.” — John Ondrasik, Five for Fighting

“My old buddy Trace Gallagher has always been a great storyteller and this book is a testament to that. Truly a compelling and exceptional read!” — Mickey Giacomazzi, Hollywood stunt coordinator

“Trace pulls readers in from the start with the same authenticity, curiosity, and warmth that have made him such a trusted journalist. This is more than a collection of stories—it is a book about character, purpose, and the lessons that stay with us.” — Rich Frank, Former President, Walt Disney Studios

“When you marry a great storyteller, every moment becomes a memory worth retelling.” —Tracy Gallagher