The Education of an Idealist

The Education of an Idealist

2019 • 580 pages

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The Education of an Idealist traces Power's extraordinary journey, from Irish immigrant to human rights activist to US Ambassador to the United Nations. A humorous, stirring, and ultimately unforgettable account of the world-changing power of idealism and of one person's fierce determination to make a difference.

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