The education of an idealist : a memoir
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New York : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2019].
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First edition.
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xii, 580 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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BIO POWER 2019
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BIO POWER 2019
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BIO POWER 2019
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Published
New York : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2019].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 557-568) and index.
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Pulitzer Prize winner Samantha Power, widely known as a relentless advocate for promoting human rights, has been heralded by President Barack Obama as one of America's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy."In her memoir, Power offers an urgent response to the question "What can one person do?"and a call for a clearer eye, a kinder heart, and a more open and civil hand in our politics and daily lives. The Education of an Idealist traces Powers distinctly American journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official. In 2005, her critiques of US foreign policy caught the eye of newly elected senator Barack Obama, who invited her to work with him on Capitol Hill and then on his presidential campaign. After Obama was elected president, Power went from being an activist outsider to a government insider, navigating the halls of power while trying to put her ideals into practice. She served for four years as Obamas human rights adviser, and in 2013, he named her US Ambassador to the United Nations, the youngest American to assume the role. A Pulitzer Prizewinning writer, Power transports us from her childhood in Dublin to the streets of war-torn Bosnia to the White House Situation Room and the world of high-stakes diplomacy. Humorous and deeply honest, The Education of an Idealist lays bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life and shows how she juggled the demands of a 24/7 national security job with the challenge of raising two young children. Along the way, she illuminates the intricacies of politics and geopolitics, reminding us how the United States can lead in the world, and why we each have the opportunity to advance the cause of human dignity. Powers memoir is an unforgettable account of the power of idealismand of one persons fierce determination to make a difference.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Power, S. (2019). The education of an idealist: a memoir (First edition.). Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Power, Samantha. 2019. The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir. Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Power, Samantha. The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Power, Samantha. The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir First edition., Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, 2019.

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