An intimate and powerful memoir by Pulitzer Prize–winner and former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power.
Samantha Power Ordine dei libri
Questa autrice, giornalista e accademica, è rinomata per la sua acuta analisi degli affari internazionali e dei diritti umani. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da un profondo approccio analitico, che collega sapientemente l'indagine accademica con urgenti sfide globali. I lettori apprezzeranno la sua capacità di rendere eventi politici e storici complessi con chiarezza e una forza narrativa avvincente. Il suo lavoro offre profonde intuizioni sui temi critici del nostro tempo, spingendo alla riflessione sulle possibilità del progresso umano.
- 2019
- 2019
The Education of an Idealist
- 592pagine
- 21 ore di lettura
In her characteristically gripping prose, Pulitzer Prize-winner Power illuminates the messy and complex worlds of politics and geopolitics while laying bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life.
- 2010
Sergio: One Man's Fight to Save the World
- 656pagine
- 23 ore di lettura
The narrative centers on the life of diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello, highlighting his significant contributions to humanitarian efforts and global diplomacy. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, the story explores his complex character, personal sacrifices, and the challenges he faced in various international crises. The book provides a deep dive into his legacy, showcasing the impact of his work and the emotional depth of his journey, which has been adapted into a Netflix biopic featuring Wagner Moura.
- 2008
Chasing the Flame
- 368pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Sergio Vieira de Mello - a humanitarian, peacemaker and state builder - was at centre of the most significant geopolitical crises. This title tells the story of the man who never stopped learning and of a perilous world whose ills are too big to ignore but too complex to manage quickly or cheaply.
- 2004
The Origins of Totalitarianism
- 527pagine
- 19 ore di lettura
Hannah Arendt's definitive work on totalitarianism, an essential component of any study of twentieth-century political history.
- 2002
Discusses America's political stance during the holocausts of the past fifty years, presenting moral arguments for why the United States should change its non-engagement policies to become involved in conflicts involving genocide. 30,000 first printing.
