"The Education of an Idealist" by Samantha Power is an intimate and thought-provoking memoir that delves into the struggles and successes of the author's life. Sammaritan grew up in Dublin Ireland as the daughter of a struggling couple and her early years were influenced by the harsh reality of poverty and prejudice.
Through her work as a journalist in Iraq and Iran, Samaritan gained international recognition and helped pave the way for better global understanding. The author was also appointed as the youngest ever US Ambassador to UN, and this book chronicles how her idealistic beliefs resonated with her unwavering commitment to justice and freedom.
"The Education of an Idea List" delves deeply into the story of the struggles faced by our individual lives, while also enlightening us to how we can use the strength of our spirit to shape the world around us. This is a book that will draw you in and leave you asking "What can I do to make a difference in the world?"
‘Эта чрезвычайно трогательная и многослойная мемуарная книга заслуживает того, чтобы ее прочли все, кому небезразлична наша роль в изменяющемся мире», - Барак Обама.
Электронная Книга «The Education of an Idealist» написана автором Samantha Power в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780008274931
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‘Her highly personal and reflective memoir … is a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world’ Barack ObamaTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEARAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘What can one person do?’ In this vibrant, galvanizing memoir, human rights advocate and Pulitzer-Prize winning writer Samantha Power offers an urgent response to this question. As she traces her path from Irish immigrant to war correspondent and activist to eventually becoming the youngest-ever US Ambassador to the United Nations, Power writes with a unique blend of suspenseful storytelling, vivid character portraits and disarming honesty.Her account illuminates the challenges of navigating the halls of power while trying to put one’s ideals into practice (and raise two young children along the way), and it shows how – even in the face of daunting challenges – each of us can make a difference.
