Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership

Well-written overview of the challenges that will face the next president, whomever he or she may be. My one complaint was her portrayal of everything Clinton as good or at least well-intentioned and everything Bush as bad. Its understandable given her history, but still irritating.

I got this to read for the last presidential election cycle, but never got around to it. At least I made it for this cycle. I am sure Albright would agree her advice is still good for the upcoming President Elect. I was real excited about the introductory material that Albright came from getting out of meetings between her former foreign minister colleagues: "Madeleine's Exes". I'd like to know more about individually where the different pieces of advice came from. Still, I am sure Albright could provide all the cogent and considered advice on her own, from my recollection of a particularly insightful talk she gave at Oakland Universty.

Basically, her advice and humble and flexible. She's not afraid of military action but sees many show more options in foreign policy before that - and the spots in the world that need the attention. show less

It's hard to rate this book. Had I read it when it first came out and was relevant, then I would give it a high rating.

It was interesting to think of what happened after this book was published and if I knew my modern history a little better, it would have been nice to know if Obama to her advice. I did, however, enjoy all the mini history lessons peppered throughout the book.

This book refreshed recent history in my mind. I now have a better understanding of some events I didn't really pay attention to when they were happening.

She didn't know that Obama would be president. However, she wrote from her vast experience in public life. A must read for Obama.

Have read this book twice. Once when I first got it in '08 and then again this past year, '18. It would be nice if our preset president could read. This book could help him.

Interessante terugblik over de politiek van de USA en daarbij een heldere kijk over de diverse toestanden in een aantal landen. Haar voorstellen aan de nieuwe president zijn weliswaar vermoedelijk haar persoonlijke maar de perceptie is wel degelijk aanwezig om haar voorstellen serieus te nemen.