A national bestseller on its original publication in 2003, Madam Secretary is a riveting account of the life of Americaamp;#39;s first woman Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. For eight years, during Bill Clintonamp;#39;s two presidential terms, Albright was a high-level participant in some of the most dramatic events of our timeamp;#8212;from the pursuit of peace in the Middle East to NATOamp;#39;s intervention in the Balkans to Americaamp;#39;s troubled relations with Iran and Iraq. In this thoughtful memoir, one of the most admired women in U.S. history reflects on her remarkable personal story, including her upbringing in war-torn Europe and the balancing of career and family responsibilities, and on Americaamp;#39;s leading role in a changing world.

With a new epilogue by the author, Madam Secretary offers an inimitable blend of Albrightamp;#39;s warm humor, probing insights, and distinctive ideas.