First published 2019
Nikki Haley steps into the United Nations as America's ambassador during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history. She faces international crises that test her diplomatic skills while navigating the complexities of serving in the Trump administration. Haley must balance her principled positions with political pressures, often finding herself at odds with conventional wisdom. Her direct communication style, including her signature phrase about not getting confused, becomes both her trademark and her tool for cutting through diplomatic doublespeak. The story follows her as she represents American interests on the world stage, dealing with major national and international events that shape global politics. Throughout these challenges, Haley struggles to maintain her integrity while operating within a highly charged political environment. The narrative reveals how she learns to hold her ground in power politics, even when her stances prove unpopular. At its heart, this is about a leader trying to bridge divides and bring people together during increasingly polarized times.
Genres: international-relations, american, political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, integrity
Setting: United Nations
Period: Recent History
272 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press