?Richly detailed. . . an intimate portrait of a diplomat.? ?New Yorker From the seven-time New
York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright?among history's
most admired and tireless public servants?a revealing funny and inspiring reflection on the
challenge of continuing one's career far beyond the normal age of retirement In 2001 when
Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America's first female secretary of state
interviewers asked her how she wished to be remembered. ?I don't want to be remembered ? she
answered. ?I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem I
want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last.? In that time of transition the
former Secretary considered the possibilities: she could write teach travel give speeches
start a business fight for democracy help to empower women campaign for favored political
candidates spend more time with her grandchildren. Instead of choosing one or two she decided
to do it all. For nearly twenty years Albright was in constant motion navigating half a dozen
professions clashing with presidents and prime ministers learning every day. After leaving
the State Department she blazed her own trail?and gave voice to millions who yearned for
respect regardless of gender background or age. Hell and Other Destinations reveals this
remarkable figure at her bluntest funniest most intimate and most serious. It is the tale of
our times anchored in lessons for all time narrated by an extraordinary woman who had a
matchless zest for life.
