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    The Mighty and the Almighty
    The Mighty and the Almighty
    The Mighty and the Almighty
    Audiobook10 hours

    The Mighty and the Almighty

    Written by Madeleine Albright

    Narrated by Madeleine Albright

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    About this audiobook

    Does America have a special mission, derived from God, to bring liberty and democracy to the world? How much influence does the Christian right have over U.S. foreign policy? And how should America deal with violent Islamist extremists? Madeleine Albright, the former Secretary of State and bestselling author of Madam Secretary, offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at the role of religion in shaping America's approach to the world.

    In The Mighty and the Almighty, Madeleine Albright examines the profound impact of religion on America's view of itself, the effect on U.S. policy of the rise of the Christian right, the Bush administration's successes and failures in responding to 9/11, the challenges posed by the war in Iraq, and the importance of understanding Islam. She offers a balanced but, when necessary, devastating analysis of U.S. strategy, and condemns those of all faiths who exploit religious fervor to create divisions or enhance their own power.

    In this illuminating account, Albright argues that, to be effective, U.S. policy makers must understand the power and place of religion in motivating others and in coloring how American actions are perceived. Defying the conventional wisdom, she suggests not only that religion and politics are inseparable, but that their partnership, when properly harnessed, can be a force for justice and peace.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMay 2, 2006
    ISBN9780061172403
    The Mighty and the Almighty
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    Madeleine Albright

    Madeleine Albright served as America’s sixty-fourth secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. Her distinguished career also included positions at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She was a resident of Washington D.C., and Virginia.

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    • 4/5
      I read this book with the latest conflict in the Middle East in full swing- Israel's War with Lebanon or Hizbullah (depending on your politics). As such, the relationship between religion, diplomacy and geo-politics had a heightened sense of urgency about it and this is a fine introduction on the matter from a woman who knows her stuff.While I could pick holes- she inadequately addresses the issue of Kosovo assuming that the ends justified the means and ignoring the damage rendered to the system of international law- I would not like that to take away from my hearty recommendation that people should read this book. It provides valuable insight into the corridors of power and is quick to highlight how powerless the occupants can be when trying to push against historical precedent or religiously endowed beliefs.
    • 5/5
      Succinct and witty political memoir from the Dem's guarantee that Schwarzenneger will never run for federal office.
    • 4/5
      I like that this book was not preachy, even when she was stating her obviously firmly held opinions. Also kudos for not being overly pessimistic or optimistic. Albright acknowledges the challenges facing the world without conjuring up frightening spectres of unsolvable chaos or suggesting that tolerance is an easy fix.