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Samantha Power

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The Education of an Idealist

Ever wonder what happens when a wide-eyed idealist steps into the cutthroat world of international diplomacy? Samantha Power’s journey from immigrant kid to U.S. Ambassador to the UN is a crash course in hope, heartbreak, and the brutal realities of trying to do good on a global scale. Spoiler: it’s messier than you think.

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The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir

Ever wonder what it’s like to juggle a toddler on one hip while negotiating with world leaders on the other? Samantha Power’s memoir throws you into the chaotic, messy world of international diplomacy, human rights, and idealism crashing headlong into realpolitik. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty, and it’s definitely not a fairy tale.

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