First published 2009
Madeleine Albright's jewelry became a signature of her diplomatic career. When Iraqi officials insulted her, she chose a snake pin to send an unambiguous message. From that day on, Albright's pins conveyed her moods, strategies, and pride in representing America on the world stage. Her eclectic collection - from dime-store trinkets to designer creations - chronicles five decades of global politics through one woman's eyes. Part memoir, part social history, this sparkling account reveals how Albright used the power of adornment to advance her mission.
Genres: history, politics, memoir, biography-memoir, fashion
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, social-history
Setting: United States
176 pages · Hardcover · Harper