Hell and Other Destinations
A 21st-century Memoir
New York, NY : Harper Large Print, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020]
Format: Large Print
Edition: First Harper Large Print edition.
Description: xiv, 568 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
In 2001, when Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America's first female secretary of state, interviewers asked her how she wished to be remembered. 'I don't want to be remembered, ' she answered. 'I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem, I want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last.' In that time of transition, the former Secretary considered the possibilities: she could write, teach, travel, give speeches, start a business, fight for democracy, help to empower women, campaign for favored political candidates, spend more time with her grandchildren. Instead of choosing one or two, she decided to do it all. For nearly twenty years, Albright has been in constant motion, navigating half a dozen professions, clashing with presidents and prime ministers, learning every day. Since leaving the State Department, she has blazed her own trail, and given voice to millions who yearn for respect, regardless of gender, or background.
Contents:
Afterlife -- Voice lessons -- From the ground up -- "Do not be angry" -- Quicksand -- Clubbing -- Professor Maddy -- Bulls -- Democrats with a small d -- A foothold -- Things unseen -- Advise and dissent -- Companions -- Digging out -- Making of the President 2008 -- First light -- Thought and purpose -- The serpent's tale -- Muscles in Brussels -- A bigger sea -- Puzzles -- Inferno -- R-E-S-P-E-C-T -- "You are just like your grandmother" -- Leaving -- Cradle of civilization -- Breathless -- Midnight -- A warning -- Unhinged -- Renewal -- Shadows and light -- Journal of Růžena Spieglová.
Subjects:
Albright, Madeleine Korbel.
United Nations -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
Ambassadors -- United States -- Biography.
Large type books.
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
Albright, Madeleine Korbel.
United Nations -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
Ambassadors -- United States -- Biography.
Large type books.
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
ISBN:
9780062979315
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LP BIOGRAPHY Albright, Madeleine Korbel | Sandhills Indoors | Large Print Nonfiction | In |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 533-568).