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Description: The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power In her characteristically gripping prose, Pulitzer Prize-winner Power illuminates the messy and complex worlds of politics and geopolitics while laying bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERAn intimate, powerful, and galvanizing memoir by Pulitzer Prize winner, human rights advocate, and former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power. Named one of the best books of the year: The New York Times - National Public Radio - Time - The Economist - The Washington Post - Vanity Fair - Christian Science Monitor - Publishers Weekly - Audible"Her highly personal and reflective memoir . . . is a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world."--President Barack ObamaIncludes an updated afterwordTracing her distinctly American journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official, Samantha Powers acclaimed memoir is a unique blend of suspenseful storytelling, vivid character portraits, and shrewd political insight. After her critiques of US foreign policy caught the eye of Senator Barack Obama, he invited her to work with him on Capitol Hill and then on his presidential campaign. When Obama won the presidency, Power went from being an activist outsider to serving as his human rights adviser and, in 2013, becoming the youngest-ever US Ambassador to the United Nations. Power transports us from her childhood in Dublin to the streets of war-torn Bosnia to the White House Situation Room and the world of high-stakes diplomacy, offering a compelling and deeply honest look at navigating the halls of power while trying to put ones ideals into practice. Along the way, she lays bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life, shows how she juggled the demands of a 24/7 national security job with raising two young children, and makes the case for how we each can advance the cause of human dignity. This is an unforgettable account of the power of idealism--and of one persons fierce determination to make a difference."This is a wonderful book. [...] The interweaving of Powers personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly and with unblinking honesty."--THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, The New York Times Book Review "Truly engrossing...A pleasure to read."--RACHEL MADDOW"A beautiful memoir about the times were living in and the questions we must ask ourselves...I honestly couldnt put it down." --CHERYL STRAYED, author of Wild "Powers compelling memoir provides critically important insights we should all understand as we face some of the most vexing issues of our time." --BRYAN STEVENSON, author of Just Mercy Author Biography Samantha Power is a Professor of Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School. From 2013-2017, Power served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a member of President Obamas cabinet. From 2009-2013, Power served on the National Security Council as Special Assistant to the President for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights. Power began her career as a journalist, reporting from places such as Bosnia, East Timor, Kosovo, Rwanda, Sudan, and Zimbabwe, and she was the founding executive director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Kennedy School. Powers book, "A Problem from Hell" America and the Age of Genocide won the Pulitzer Prize in 2003. She is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Chasing the Flame: One Mans Fight to Save the World (2008) and The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir (2019), which was named one of the best books of 2019 by the New York Times, Washington Post, Economist, NPR, and TIME. Power earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Review "This is a wonderful book....The interweaving of Powers personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly--and with unblinking honesty." -- Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times Book Review "[Power] is a very good writer, which makes it more fun and truly engrossing to read a memoir about a former U.S. official....A pleasure to read." -- Rachel Maddow, MSNBC"Power writes movingly about everything...and she delivers one of the best-written political memoirs of recent years." -- Fareed Zakaria, CNN "Amid the flood of memoirs from Obama administration veterans, Powers stands out as worth reading. For starters, shes a better writer than a lot of them--she was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author long before she got into government. Shes also done more thats worth reading about. Like the best journalists, Power has a gift for finding the perfect anecdote to illustrate a larger idea or theme, and this is the rare political memoir where you definitely shouldnt skim the "early years" chapters. -- Slate"Power writes with heart about her upbringing -- in Ireland, Pittsburgh and Atlanta -- and she is especially poignant when recounting a few traumatic episodes... Still, the book is suffused with humor, and [President Obama] furnishes the funniest anecdotes that dont come from her charming children...The Education of an Idealist is a moving account of how to serve righteously, or at least how to try." -- The Washington Post"Engaging....Powers memoir is an insiders account of foreign-policy-making, and an intensely personal one." -- The Economist"Lively...and strikingly personal...[Power] writes vividly and lucidly here about her turn in the international spotlight." -- VogueAided by the strangely sweet love story at its core...a joyous counterpoint to the stresses of political life. . . . A fascinating read. -- Vanity FairRefreshingly frank and self-deprecating, Powers memoir is an energizing reminder that conscience has a place in the process of shaping foreign policy. -- Time"A foreign policy guru reveals her many selves in a sweeping autobiography" -- O Magazine"Power is a master story-teller . . . a brilliant self-portrait of an outsider turned insider, who is forced to grapple with the challenges that brings, and does so honestly." -- The Independent (Ireland)"In this gripping and revelatory memoir, Power chronicles, with vibrant precision and stunning candor, her best and worst moments navigating the obstacle courses within the White House and the UN, daunting global crises, and personal struggles. She is utterly compelling in her eye-witness accounts of violence and political standoffs and shrewdly witty in her tales about balancing diplomacy and motherhood." -- Booklist, starred review "[Power] stresses the necessity of caring, acting, and not giving up when seeking to change peoples lives. Powers vibrant prose, exuberant storytelling, and deep insights into human nature make for a page-turning memoir." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"An illuminating and engaging account of [Powers] journey from would-be sports journalist to award winning author, from Irish immigrant to presidential cabinet member... This engrossing memoir will appeal to informed readers and will inspire women contemplating careers in public service." -- Library Journal"Problem solving in a complex world can challenge idealism. Samantha Powers compelling memoir provides critically important insights we should all understand as we face some of the most vexing issues of our time." -- BRYAN STEVENSON, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy"Samantha Powers captivating memoir is a rare and intimate revelation of the inner workings of international diplomacy as well as a heartening beacon of a book for young women and men everywhere. Its stories of dignity, kindness, empathy, and inclusiveness are needed today as never before." -- DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning authorThe Education of an Idealist is that rare political memoir: startlingly honest, funny and beautifully written. -- NPR"A celebrated writer and an accomplished diplomat, Samantha Power is one of the most outspoken and important voices in world affairs today. Her absorbing, heartfelt, and remarkably candid memoir provides vivid new details about the difficult strategic questions that arose during her years in the Obama administration, and offers essential lessons to anyone aspiring to follow in her footsteps in shaping the world for the better." -- Secretary of State MADELEINE ALBRIGHTA beautiful memoir about the times were living in and the questions we must ask ourselves...I honestly couldnt put it down. -- Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild"Honest, personal, revealing. . . about the development of a young womans inner strength and self-knowledge." -- COLM TÓIBÍN, author of Brooklyn and Nora Webster Review Quote "Problem solving in a complex world can challenge idealism. Samantha Powers compelling memoir provides critically important insights we should all understand as we face some of the most vexing issues of our time." Description for Teachers/Educators "What right has this woman to be so educated?" is a question an Irish judge asked of Samatha Powers mother, though the same question could be applied to Samanthas own life. A Pulitzer Prize winner, a war correspondent, an Irish immigrant, and a former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Powers life has been an education in diplomacy, sorrow, resilience, determination, and humility. The Education of an Idealist is a memoir about these things, but also about idealism as a guiding principle of thought and action: where it comes from, how it gets challenged, and why it must endure. In his New York Times review, Thomas L. Friedman posits Powers book is perfect for course adoption, saying, "I can imagine a course for incoming diplomats [...] that would use Powers book as a text, and the final exam question would be: In 500 words or less, explain whether you identify with the younger Power or the older Power." Details ISBN0062820702 Author Samantha Power Short Title The Education of an Idealist Pages 592 Language English ISBN-10 0062820702 ISBN-13 9780062820709 Format Paperback Subtitle A Memoir Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-01-26 DEWEY B Audience General UK Release Date 2021-01-26 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-01-26 Imprint US Dey Street Books Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130939884;

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