Six-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright?one
of the world's most admired and tireless public servants?reflects on the final stages of one's
career and working productively into your later decades in this revealing funny and
inspiring memoir.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 has been in constant
motion navigating half a dozen professions clashing with presidents and prime ministers
learning every day. Since leaving the State Department she has blazed her own trail?and given
voice to millions who yearn 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 with a matchless zest for life. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies
the audiobook.
