The Education of an Idealist (English and Old English Edition)

About this book

Pulitzer-Prize winner Samantha Power is widely known as the moral voice of her generation. A relentless advocate for promoting human rights she has been heralded by President Barack Obama as one of Americas foremost thinkers on foreign policy. The Education of an Idealist traces Powers extraordinary journey from Irish immigrant to human rights activist to United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Power began her career as a war correspondent and as a vocal critic of US foreign policy and then put her ideals into practice while working with Obama in the Senate on the campaign trail and throughout his presidency. Powers perspective on government is unique as she takes us from the streets of war-torn Bosnia to the Situation Room and out into the world of high-stakes diplomacy. In her characteristically gripping prose Power illuminates the messy and complex worlds of politics and geopolitics while laying bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life. She also reveals what its like to juggle the demands of a 24/7 national security job with raising two young children. And in the face of great challenges she shows us not just how the United States can lead but why there is always something each of us can do to advance the cause of human dignity. The Education of an Idealist is a humorous stirring and ultimately unforgettable account of the world-changing power of idealism and of one persons fierce determination to make a difference.