Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir

Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir"Richly detailed. . . an intimate portrait of a diplomat." New Yorker In this revealing, funny, and inspiring memoir, seven time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright among the world's most admired and tireless public servants reflects on the challenge of continuing one's career far beyond the normal age of retirement. In 2001, when Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America's first female secretary

"Richly detailed. . . an intimate portrait of a diplomat." --New Yorker

In this revealing, funny, and inspiring memoir, seven-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright--among the world's most admired and tireless public servants--reflects on the challenge of continuing one's career far beyond the normal age of retirement.

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, background, or age.

Hell and Other Destinations reveals this remarkable figure at her bluntest, funniest, most intimate, and most serious. It is the tale of our times anchored in lessons for all time, narrated by an extraordinary woman with a matchless zest for life.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Published: 04/14/2020
ISBN: 9780062802255
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.80w x 1.30d

Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 11/01/2019 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2020
Booklist 03/15/2020 pg. 25
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2020
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 102