The Education of an Idealist

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At a time of division and upheaval, an urgent response is called for in our politics and daily lives, advocating for a clearer eye, a kinder heart, and a more open hand. This memoir combines gripping storytelling, vivid character portraits, and deep political insight, tracing the author's journey from Irish immigrant to war correspondent and presidential Cabinet official. In 2005, her critiques of US foreign policy caught the attention of newly elected Senator Barack Obama, leading to her involvement in his campaign. After his election, she transitioned from activist outsider to government insider, striving to implement her ideals. Serving as Obama's human rights adviser for four years, she later became the youngest US Ambassador to the United Nations in 2013. A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, she transports readers from her early years in Dublin to war-torn Bosnia, the White House Situation Room, and the arena of high-stakes diplomacy. This memoir reveals the searing battles and defining moments of her life, highlighting the challenge of balancing a demanding national security job with raising two young children. It illuminates the intricacies of politics and geopolitics, reminding us that in the face of great challenges, each of us can advance the cause of human dignity. Honest, inspiring, and evocatively written, it is an unforgettable account of idealism's world-changing power and one person's fierce determination to make a