Madam Secretary: A MemoirIn this outspoken and much-praised memoir, the highest-ranking woman in American history shares her remarkable story and provides an insider's view of world affairs during a period of unprecedented turbulence. A national bestseller on its first publication in 2003, Madam Secretary combines warm humor with profound insights and personal testament with fascinating additions to the historical record. |
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User Review - BefuddledPanda - LibraryThing4.5 stars. This was a long read but it was enjoyable. Albright's humor and writing made the content readable. It was a good balance of history, personal commentary, and reflection. Albright is truly ... Read full review
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User Review - wagner.sarah35 - LibraryThingAn incredibly educational look at a fascinating life - and I highly recommend the audiobook which Albright narrates herself. The focus on this book is certainly on Albright's years as secretary of ... Read full review
Contents
Heroes and Villains | 3 |
Becoming an American | 22 |
B est of All Possible Worlds | 39 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Madam Secretary: A Memoir |
| Author | Madeleine Albright |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Miamax, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1401359620, 9781401359621 |
| Length | 736 pages |
| Subjects | › Biography & Autobiography / General Biography & Autobiography / Political Biography & Autobiography / Women |
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