the mighty and the almighty

“The role of religion in world affairs is the most important issue we all must grapple with in the post-9/11 era. In this fascinating book, Madeleine Albright weaves together history, personal experiences, and brilliant analysis in exploring how religion can be a force for liberty and tolerance rather than oppression and terror. That was the awesome insight of America’s founders, and it is the critical challenge facing our day and generation.” --Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin

“Madeleine Albright’s book is timely, compelling and filled with surprising and sometimes inconvenient observations. A wise and thoughtful leader, she shares piercing insights about the most vital and profound issues facing America and the world. This is a superb and unique book.” -- Václav Havel, former president, Czech Republic

“This critically important book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of American foreign policy. It brilliantly demolishes two long-standing myths: that recognizing religion violates church-state separation; and that by repudiating the critical role Islam and its sister faiths Judaism and Christianity play in world affairs we can forge good relations with the Islamic world and achieve an Israeli-Palestinian peace. Secretary Albright issues a clarion call for an enlightened foreign policy that truly reflects America’s moral and spiritual strengths.” -- Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, author of What’s Right With Islam Is What’s Right With America

"Madeleine Albright offers experienced pragmatism combined with true religious vision – a vision blessedly free of ideology. She clearly believes that God has given human beings both brains and faith, and that they need to use them both. Finally, inspiration in foreign policy. Truly a gift to the world!" --Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, President and Professor of Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary

“A riveting and compelling reassessment of the role of religion in American foreign policy. Albright elegantly and concisely mixes revealing insights from behind the scenes of government with a bold new blueprint of how American statecraft can address religion. Hardened foreign policy pros and religious ethicists alike will admire and use this groundbreaking work.” --Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

“In this ambitious, thoughtful, and wide-ranging treatment, Albright deftly balances the pragmatic need to confront religious-based unrest and the idealistic need to temper one’s own personal beliefs in the public realm.” Publisher’s Weekly

‘Albright’s book is learned, eloquent and thoughtful, and its tone modest’ Sunday Telegraph