The formative years of Madeleine Albright were dramatically influenced by significant historical events, including the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia, the Battle of Britain, and the Holocaust. These experiences shaped her perspective during the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, the rise of communism, and the beginning of the Cold War, providing a rich backdrop for her later life and career in politics.
Allows readers to understand World War II, not as seen through the eyes of soldiers, but through the eyes of children who survived the bombings, the blackouts, the hunger, the fear, and the loss of loved ones caused by the war.
From a highly respected international leader comes a timely and personal examination of the resurgence of fascism and its threat to global freedom, prosperity, and peace. After the Cold War's end in the late 1980s, many believed democracy had triumphed. However, nearly thirty years later, history's direction appears uncertain as a repressive force reminiscent of fascism re-emerges across Europe, parts of Asia, and the United States. Drawing from her experiences growing up in Hungary under Hitler and the subsequent Communist regime, along with insights from her diplomatic career, the author illustrates how fascism thrives and why it is gaining traction worldwide. She identifies key factors contributing to its rise and warns of dire consequences if action is not taken against these forces, including economic catastrophe, increased terrorism, sectarian violence, humanitarian crises, human rights violations, and damage to America's global standing. The author proposes solutions to address these challenges, such as adapting to social media's impact, fostering economic growth, and bridging societal divides. Ultimately, she emphasizes that democracy's strength lies in its capacity for reasoned debate and self-correction, urging a collective effort to combat the threats posed by rising fascism.
Madeleine Albright was for eight years during the first and second Clinton terms privy to some of the most fascinating and controversial episodes in recent memory. Her refreshingly candid memoir brings to life the world leaders with whom she worked and the joys and difficulties of her own private life: her daughters, the painful break-up of her marriage, and the discovery late in life of her Jewish grandparents' fate. Weaving together the public and the private, the national and the intimate, Madam Secretary is a valuable contribution to political history and destined to become a classic of its kind. 'It is a mark of the excellence of this memoir by the highest-ranking woman in American history . . . that it could not have been written by a man . . . Ms Albright’s authentic voice is vivid . . . [an] unusually honest book' Jonathan Mirsky, Spectator 'It is fashionable in some of the more rabid right-wing Washington salons to look at the Clinton years as ones of drift and equivocation. [ Madam Secretary] makes a case for the defence - in foreign policy at least - that largely avoids the partisan sniping . . . If that were this book's only quality it would be worth noting' Alex Massie, Scotland on Sunday
"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"--
"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"--
Does America, as George W. Bush has proclaimed, have a special mission, derived from God, to bring liberty and democracy to the world? This work presents an account which argues that understanding the place and power of religion - and knowing how best to respond to it - is essential if America is to lead successfully around the world.
“A remarkable story of adventure and passion, tragedy and courage set against the backdrop of occupied Czechoslovakia and World War II.” —VÁclav Havel From former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright comes a moving and thoughtful memoir of her formative years in Czechoslovakia during the tumult of Nazi occupation, World War II, fascism, and the onset of the Cold War. An intensely personal journey into the past that offers vital lessons for the future, Prague Winter combines the intimacy of an autobiography with the drama of an exciting and well-told story—all underpinned by the gravity and intelligence of a serious work of history. The result is a highly readable and incisive work filled with tragedy and triumph, a resonant narrative informed by Albright’s remarkable life experience and her characteristic candor in speaking hard truths.
The book offers a comprehensive guide for the next U.S. president, emphasizing the importance of assembling a skilled foreign policy team and learning from past presidential errors. It advocates for strategic approaches to gain international support for American goals, highlighting the need for thoughtful leadership in global affairs.
