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Madam Secretary
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Madeleine Albright
- Length: 24 hrs and 23 mins
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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.
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- Christine lee
- 18-01-19
A life well lived
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 !
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- Chantal
- 14-04-13
Good listen
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.
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- Eliza Kettner
- 21-12-22
A riveting page-turner
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!
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- PP
- 08-09-23
Hugely interesting
A well narrated audio book by Ms Albright who articulated her life story very well. Found it interesting.
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- Rosy Kn
- 09-11-22
Historical with a personal touch
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
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- MagikPen
- 17-07-15
My first biography- not disappointed
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-23
First Class
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.
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- Sportswatcher Doc
- 11-03-24
Madeleine Albright is one of life's truly exceptional people.
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.
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- Lydia
- 04-10-22
Excellent
Will read again. Will be part of my reading list for girls and Christmas gifts.
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- Gøril
- 27-04-15
A personal first-hand account of world events
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.
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