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Madam Secretary

A Memoir

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Madam Secretary

By: Madeleine Albright
Narrated by: Madeleine Albright
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A national best seller on its original publication in 2003, Madam Secretary is a riveting account of the life of America's first woman Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. For eight years, during Bill Clinton's two presidential terms, Albright was a high-level participant in some of the most dramatic events of our time - from the pursuit of peace in the Middle East to NATO's intervention in the Balkans to America's troubled relations with Iran and Iraq. In this thoughtful memoir, one of the most admired women in U.S. history reflects on her remarkable personal story, including her upbringing in war-torn Europe and the balancing of career and family responsibilities, and on America's leading role in a changing world.

With a new epilogue by the author, Madam Secretary offers an inimitable blend of Albright's warm humor, probing insights, and distinctive ideas.

©2013 Madeleine Albright (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Politicians Politics & Activism Women Middle East War Memoir Iran Military American Foreign Policy Imperialism Witty Royalty Vietnam War Africa Refugee Soviet Union Russia American History Imperial Japan Socialism China Biography Middle ages Self-Determination

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A way to deepen your knowledge of the world and how it works. An
important book as the writer educates and entertains as she remembers.
Makes me proud to be an American and a woman !

A life well lived

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What a story! From a little girl fleeing from the Nazis to Madam Secretary, Albright really did see it all. And, boy, can she write well!

A riveting page-turner

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I had previously seen Madeline Albright speak in person and had found her to be a very engaging public speaker. Given her very interesting personal story and the many paths she's taken, I was very interested to read her memoir. Not having the time though to sit down to give it a proper read, the audiobook has been a good compromise. I don't find her reading to be as engaging as an unscripted public event, but it's decent and still good.

Good listen

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A well narrated audio book by Ms Albright who articulated her life story very well. Found it interesting.

Hugely interesting

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I loved the book.
Initially I was worried that the book will be long and boring, but the opposite was the true.
Madeline Albright is a clear communicator, her story flows beautifully.

My first biography- not disappointed

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I enjoyed this so much. What an amazing life she led and what she achieved, especially as a woman during that time. I loved hearing the personal side of things too and not just a record of a political life. A great example of the amazing talents a woman can bring to the table to shape world events.

First Class

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This is a very personal account of Madeline's life and involvement in the highest level political discussions that shaped the late 20th Century. It is a very insightful and informative account and well worth reading. One of the best biographies I have read.

Madeleine Albright is one of life's truly exceptional people.

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Will read again. Will be part of my reading list for girls and Christmas gifts.

Excellent

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Longest audible I've listened to so far but Madeleine weaves her personal story with world events so well, it's hard to "put down" the book! She tells the story candidly yet so thoughtfully

Historical with a personal touch

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I enjoyed the combination of the deeply personal and the thorough analysis of the political dilemmas and decisions of the 1990s especially. It gave me the feeling of having been in the room.

A personal first-hand account of world events

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