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Hillary Rodham Clinton provides an inside account of her four years as America’s 67th Secretary of State, detailing the crises and choices that shaped her perspective on the future. She reflects on the hard choices we all face, emphasizing how they define us. After her 2008 presidential campaign, Clinton anticipated returning to the Senate but was unexpectedly invited by President Barack Obama to join his administration. This memoir chronicles the extraordinary years that followed, marked by significant challenges. Together, they worked to mend fractured alliances, end two wars, and tackle a global financial crisis while contending with rising powers like China and threats from Iran and North Korea. Clinton and her team navigated complex dilemmas in U.S. foreign policy, including military interventions in Afghanistan and Libya, and the pursuit of Osama bin Laden. By the end of her term, she had visited 112 countries and traveled nearly one million miles, gaining insights into major global issues such as economic inequality and climate change. Drawing from her interactions with leaders and experts, Clinton articulates what the U.S. needs to thrive in an interconnected world, advocating for human rights and the inclusion of women, youth, and LGBT individuals. Her experiences offer a master class in diplomacy and highlight the importance of “smart power” in maintaining America's role as an indispensable nation.