Picture 1 of 2
Gallery
Picture 1 of 2
Have one to sell?
The Education of an Idealist : A Memoir by Samantha Power (2019, Hardcover)
US $5.00
ApproximatelyRM 21.15
or Best Offer
Condition:
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Pickup:
Free local pickup from Clarksville, Tennessee, United States.
Shipping:
US $5.22 (approx RM 22.08) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 11 Sep and Mon, 15 Sep to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:284483705230
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780062820693
- EAN
- 9780062820693
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062820699
ISBN-13
9780062820693
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038261593
Product Key Features
Book Title
Education of an Idealist : a Memoir
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Human Rights, International Relations / General, American Government / General, Security (National & International)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
28.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-303645
Reviews
[Power] stresses the necessity of caring, acting, and not giving up when seeking to change people's lives. Power's vibrant prose, exuberant storytelling, and deep insights into human nature make for a page-turning memoir., Power is a master story-teller...a brilliant self-portrait of an outsider turned insider, who is forced to grapple with the challenges that brings, and does so honestly., This is a wonderful book. [...] The interweaving of Power's personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly--and with unblinking honesty., In this gripping and revelatory memoir, Power chronicles, with vibrant precision and stunning candor, her best and worst moments navigating the obstacle courses within the White House and the UN, daunting global crises, and personal struggles. She is utterly compelling in her eye-witness accounts of violence and political standoffs and shrewdly witty in her tales about balancing diplomacy and motherhood., [Power] is a very good writer, which makes it more fun and truly engrossing to read a memoir about a former U.S. official [...] A pleasure to read., "Amid the flood of memoirs from Obama administration veterans, Power's stands out as worth reading. For starters, she's a better writer than a lot of them--she was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author long before she got into government. She's also done more that's worth reading about. Like the best journalists, Power has a gift for finding the perfect anecdote to illustrate a larger idea or theme, and this is the rare political memoir where you definitely shouldn't skim the "early years" chapters., Power writes with heart about her upbringing -- in Ireland, Pittsburgh and Atlanta -- and she is especially poignant when recounting a few traumatic episodes... Still, the book is suffused with humor, and [President Obama] furnishes the funniest anecdotes that don't come from her charming children...The Education of an Idealist is a moving account of how to serve righteously, or at least how to try., Advance Praise for Samantha Power and The Education of an Idealist: "One of our foremost thinkers on foreign policy.", An illuminating and engaging account of [Power's] journey from would-be sports journalist to award winning author, from Irish immigrant to presidential cabinet member... This engrossing memoir will appeal to informed readers and will inspire women contemplating careers in public service.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
327.730092 B
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL , AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2019 "A must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world."--President Barack Obama "This is a wonderful book. ...] The interweaving of Power's personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly and with unblinking honesty."--THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, The New York Times Book Review "Honest, personal, revealing... about the development of a young woman's inner strength and self-knowledge."--COLM T IB N, author of Brooklyn and Nora Webster "Truly engrossing."--RACHEL MADDOW An intimate, powerful, and galvanizing memoir by Pulitzer Prize winner, human rights advocate, and former UN Ambassador Samantha Power. 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 Power's 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 Obama's human rights adviser, and in 2013, he named her US Ambassador to the United Nations, the youngest American to assume the role. 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. Power's memoir is an unforgettable account of the power of idealism and of one person's fierce determination to make a difference., A NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER An intimate, powerful, and galvanizing memoir by Pulitzer Prize winner, human rights advocate, and former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power. Named one of the best books of the year: The New York Times * National Public Radio * Time * The Economist * The Washington Post * Vanity Fair * Christian Science Monitor * Publishers Weekly * Audible "Her highly personal and reflective memoir . . . is a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world."--President Barack Obama Includes an updated afterword Tracing her distinctly American journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official, Samantha Power's acclaimed memoir is a unique blend of suspenseful storytelling, vivid character portraits, and shrewd political insight. After her critiques of US foreign policy caught the eye of Senator Barack Obama, he invited her to work with him on Capitol Hill and then on his presidential campaign. When Obama won the presidency, Power went from being an activist outsider to serving as his human rights adviser and, in 2013, becoming the youngest-ever US Ambassador to the United Nations. 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, offering a compelling and deeply honest look at navigating the halls of power while trying to put one's ideals into practice. Along the way, she lays bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life, shows how she juggled the demands of a 24/7 national security job with raising two young children, and makes the case for how we each can advance the cause of human dignity. This is an unforgettable account of the power of idealism--and of one person's fierce determination to make a difference. "This is a wonderful book. [...] The interweaving of Power's personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly and with unblinking honesty."--THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, The New York Times Book Review "Truly engrossing...A pleasure to read."--RACHEL MADDOW "A beautiful memoir about the times we're living in and the questions we must ask ourselves...I honestly couldn't put it down." --CHERYL STRAYED, author of Wild "Power's compelling memoir provides critically important insights we should all understand as we face some of the most vexing issues of our time." --BRYAN STEVENSON, author of Just Mercy, A NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL , AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER An intimate, powerful, and galvanizing memoir by Pulitzer Prize winner, human rights advocate, and former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power. Named one of the best books of the year: The New York Times - National Public Radio - Time - The Economist - The Washington Post - Vanity Fair - Christian Science Monitor - Publishers Weekly - Audible "Her highly personal and reflective memoir . . . is a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world."--President Barack Obama Includes an updated afterword Tracing her distinctly American journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official, Samantha Power's acclaimed memoir is a unique blend of suspenseful storytelling, vivid character portraits, and shrewd political insight. After her critiques of US foreign policy caught the eye of Senator Barack Obama, he invited her to work with him on Capitol Hill and then on his presidential campaign. When Obama won the presidency, Power went from being an activist outsider to serving as his human rights adviser and, in 2013, becoming the youngest-ever US Ambassador to the United Nations. 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, offering a compelling and deeply honest look at navigating the halls of power while trying to put one's ideals into practice. Along the way, she lays bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life, shows how she juggled the demands of a 24/7 national security job with raising two young children, and makes the case for how we each can advance the cause of human dignity. This is an unforgettable account of the power of idealism--and of one person's fierce determination to make a difference. "This is a wonderful book. ...] The interweaving of Power's personal story, family story, diplomatic history and moral arguments is executed seamlessly and with unblinking honesty."--THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, The New York Times Book Review "Truly engrossing...A pleasure to read."--RACHEL MADDOW "A beautiful memoir about the times we're living in and the questions we must ask ourselves...I honestly couldn't put it down." --CHERYL STRAYED, author of Wild "Power's compelling memoir provides critically important insights we should all understand as we face some of the most vexing issues of our time." --BRYAN STEVENSON, author of Just Mercy
LC Classification Number
E901.1.P69A3 2019
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (1,941)
- a***n (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat
- 1***g (499)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseProduct as described with fast shipping!
- d***r (1998)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived better than Advertised, great value for the price I paid,. Also arrived super fast too!, what more could I ask for!, Thanks for a great transaction!,.
More to explore :
- Memoir Hardcover Illustrated Nonfiction Books,
- Hardcover Education Textbooks,
- Education Hardcover Textbooks,
- Education Hardcover Nonfiction Books,
- Geography Hardcover Educational Textbooks in English,
- Education Hardcover Study Guides & Test Prep in French,
- Education Hardcover Study Guides & Test Prep in German,
- Nonfiction Memoir Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Hardcovers,
- Health Education Hardcover Test Prep, Study Guides in Spanish
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (1,941)
- a***n (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat
- 1***g (499)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseProduct as described with fast shipping!
- d***r (1998)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived better than Advertised, great value for the price I paid,. Also arrived super fast too!, what more could I ask for!, Thanks for a great transaction!,.