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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
After reading Prague Winter, I really enjoyed finding out more about Madeleine Albright. Her written encounters are raw and inspiring. I appreciate how open she was about her relationships with foreign leaders and the many struggles she faced during her tenure. Madeleine Albright is one of my idols.
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What a treasure!
"No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground." -Madeleine Albright
TBH didn't know a ton about her life or career before reading this. It's fascinating to look back on the events she narrates ~25 years ago and see how much has changed, and how some things are exactly as they were.
Not one for politics, this got me interested in learning more. This upfront and easy to read writing style gets the reader acquainted with the Secretary quickly. Knowing where she came from and her main influences in life explained her values and ultimately her impact on the US diplomatic relationships at the time. She continues to be a strong example of what a leader should be.
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Obviously, this book is rather dense. She covers not only her story, but more than half a century of global history as well. Obviously, it's a lot to follow, but Madeleine Albright presents this history through her own personal experiences with anecdotes and a very direct style of writing. It's a surprisingly easy read given the tough subject matters (Rwanda, Somalia, the Balkans, Communism in Eastern Europe, the Israel-Palestine conflict, etc.) thanks to her familiar writing tone. It feels more like she's telling you her story in a cafe rather than like reading a textbook full of dry facts.
She also acknowledges the unique challenges she faced because of her gender without dwelling on them. She acknowledges that it was a step for gender equality, but it doesn't fix the entire system. I appreciated that; it was a very grounded assessment of her historic tenure as Secretary of State.
She also acknowledges the unique challenges she faced because of her gender without dwelling on them. She acknowledges that it was a step for gender equality, but it doesn't fix the entire system. I appreciated that; it was a very grounded assessment of her historic tenure as Secretary of State.
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informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced