Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
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"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 ... 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, background, or age"--
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I didn't know much about Madeleine Albright (or her politics) aside from the fact that she was the first woman to be Secretary of State of the US, and that she was also an immigrant. This book mostly covers the last stages of her career, so I still don't feel like I know all there is to know about her, but I did enjoy reading the stories she told in this book. There were some chapters that were more interesting than others, but I would say the interesting ones heavily outweigh the non-interesting ones. It's also interesting to hear about the behind-the-scenes stories of some important political milestones in US history.
