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bargainsleuth's review against another edition
2.0
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I really wanted to like this book, as I respect Madeleine Albright, but I was ultimately disappointed with this book. The first part of the book is good, but the following 2/3 just didn't interest me. The most interesting parts were the times she was summarizing her previous books, which have to be more interesting than this book. Albright mentions all the businesses and charities she's involved in, and the people she works with, but rarely goes in depth about interactions with said people. I agree with the other reviewers who said this book seems more like a cash grab book than anything substantial. I will, however, probably pick up her previous works which seem more interesting than this turned out to be.
I really wanted to like this book, as I respect Madeleine Albright, but I was ultimately disappointed with this book. The first part of the book is good, but the following 2/3 just didn't interest me. The most interesting parts were the times she was summarizing her previous books, which have to be more interesting than this book. Albright mentions all the businesses and charities she's involved in, and the people she works with, but rarely goes in depth about interactions with said people. I agree with the other reviewers who said this book seems more like a cash grab book than anything substantial. I will, however, probably pick up her previous works which seem more interesting than this turned out to be.
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
I don't pay nearly enough attention to politics so I can't comment intelligently on the accuracy of Albright's memories, but I did enjoy this memoir of her life after her stint as Secretary of State for Bill Clinton. She's got a great sense of humor. While she is clearly opinionated and feels strongly about most foreign affairs policy, she has a lovely capacity to laugh at herself and situations. She's also the most energetic eighty-something I've ever known about and she's still going strong trying to make this world a better place. Some nice photographs from these years are included in the book. An enjoyable read/overview of the past couple of decades.
anacristinapb's review against another edition
2.0
Clearly written and informative, but nothing groundbreaking in terms of ideas. Yet, Albright offers some interesting insights into domestic and international politics. The most compelling chapters are those that talk about her family history in the old Czechoslovakia. Also very interesting are her insights into the life and personality of Vaclav Havel, given Havel's stature as a political figure and a writer. Overall, a light reading with some food for thought on what it means to be part of a civil society--the responsibilities each citizen has, beginning with our politicians--and even on how the US may get back to being one someday.
devinanovel's review against another edition
3.0
On the one hand, I hate memoirs. On the other, I actually finished this one.