The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir

In her memoir, power offers an urgent response to the question what can one person do? --and a call for a clearer eye, a kinder heart, and a more open and civil hand in our politics and daily lives. The education of an idealist traces power's distinctly american journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential cabinet official. -- from amazon. Com summary. Part one. Ireland -- america -- loss -- dignity -- tank man -- doers -- risk -- hearts of darkness -- tell clinton -- the secret to a long life -- go remember -- a problem from hell -- upstanders -- going to washington -- the bat cave -- yes we can -- monster -- victory. Part two. No manual -- can we go home now? -- april 24th -- turnaround -- toolbox -- revolutions -- all necessary measures -- let's pray they accomplish something -- one shot -- can't be both -- the red line -- chemical weapons were used -- when america sneezes -- upside-down land -- us and them -- freedom from fear -- lean on -- toussaint -- the golden door -- exit, voice, loyalty -- shrink the change -- the end -- afterword. Samantha power. Includes bibliographical references (pages 557-568) and index.

Publisher: Dey Street Books