An expertly written and wonderfully engaging tome covering not only her personal opinions on faith and the power of faith in public policy.

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. ( )

Succinct and witty political memoir from the Dem's guarantee that Schwarzenneger will never run for federal office. ( )

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. ( )