Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir

Written by Madeleine Albright

Narrated by Madeleine Albright

Six-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright—one of the world’s most admired and tireless public servants—reflects on the final stages of one’s career, and working productively into your later decades in this revealing, funny, and inspiring memoir.

In 2001, when Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America’s first female secretary of state, interviewers asked her how she wished to be remembered. “I don’t want to be remembered,” she answered. “I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem, I want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last.”

In that time of transition, the former Secretary considered the possibilities: she could write, teach, travel, give speeches, start a business, fight for democracy, help to empower women, campaign for favored political candidates, spend more time with her grandchildren. Instead of choosing one or two, she decided to do it all. For nearly twenty years, Albright has been in constant motion, navigating half a dozen professions, clashing with presidents and prime ministers, learning every day. Since leaving the State Department, she has blazed her own trail—and given voice to millions who yearn for respect, regardless of gender, background, or age.

Hell and Other Destinations reveals this remarkable figure at her bluntest, funniest, most intimate, and most serious. It is the tale of our times anchored in lessons for all time, narrated by an extraordinary woman with a matchless zest for life.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Apr 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9780062802309

Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Albright served as America’s sixty-fourth secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. Her distinguished career also included positions at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She was a resident of Washington D.C., and Virginia.

Reviews for Hell and Other Destinations

[wilkersk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

No nonsense lady. First rate diplomat with an elegant style and thoughtful prose. One of the 10 people alive I’d most like to meet and converse with.

[Tracy James · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a treat to listen to M. Albright narrate her essays, which cover decades of American and World history through her eyes and influence dating back to Nixon.

[kayanelson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I listened to this book in the car. I don’t drive much so it took me a year. But it was great listening to Madeleine Albright’s voice. She was a woman of great integrity and idealistic views. She believed in working together no matter the political differences.