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

This book is well-written, easy to read, and insightful. I found this book to be full of specific, actionable suggestions for improvement in foreign policy without being overly detailed in any one area. It is comprehensive in its approach to the entire globe and how the international community is poised for a new era of American leadership. For fans of Bush - this book is more forward looking than it is a commentary on the past administration. Unlike many foreign policy books that merely suggest where we need to end up, this one features tangible ideas on how to achieve meaningful change to get there.

Wise, vastly knowledgeable, witty. A refreshing conversation with one of the country's more successful diplomats, long experienced in world affairs. Albright's observations on meeting Kim Jong-il in North Korea is worth the price alone. Her character judgements of world leaders is fascinating, enlightening. No mere book can be the answer to all the world's dangers, but Albright suggests plenty of ways, intelligent and insightful, to avoid mistakes and hopefully lead the country out of the mess brought on by an extremely unpopular, inept administration.

Madeline Albright writes with knowledge of behind the scenes we see on television. Were she not born in Europe, she would be the perfect canidate for election to the office of president herself. I do hope Mr. Obama has read her book and heeds her advice.

Captivating

Ideas concise & presented well. Not pompous. Seemed like very sound ideas to be considered.I would recommend that the President Elect read it. Maybe fences can be mended.

This was a gift for daughter and she enjoyed it

I especially enjoyed this book - even more than her previous ones. I think she brings an informed and experienced perspective to the "state of the U.S." in the eyes of the rest of the world. This should be required reading for high school students and beyond!

excellent and not just for Gems

It's a great review of all the issues left unchartered or messed up by the Bush administration.It's an indication of the challenges facing Obama. It refers more to Foreign affairs and does not mention the economic crisis as it was written before it unravelled.However as per usual very sharp and insightful.

Wer ihre Biographie kennt und schätzt, vermißt in diesem Buch den Wortwitz und den Charme. Das Buch ist sehr nüchtern geschrieben.