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BETWEEN WORLDS
Richardson, Bill
2005 55730 From the Publisher A rising star of the Democratic Party tells the fascinating story of the ways his multicultural heritage and political education have shaped his dreams for America and given him vital lessons in the art of successful negotiating. Bill Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, may be the most charismatic figure in the Democratic Party today and one of its best natural politicians whose name isn't Bill Clinton. He is the man Colin Powell has called for advice, and the man George Stephanopoulos once called the Red Adair of diplomacy in homage to his ability to put out international fires. He has been nominated four times for the Nobel Peace Prize and is counted as one of our most knowledgeable politicians on Iraq and Saddam Hussein; on Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Al-Qaeda; on North Korea; on energy policy; on Latin American affairs; on domestic politics; and on Hispanic America. Richardson's background as the son of an American businessman father and a Mexican mother has offered him an unusual starting point from which to seek a life in public service, but one of his most interesting roles has been that of global troubleshooter. What he has to say about how to negotiate to get what you want shows his true colors: He can be blunt, but charming; tough, but respectful; realistic, but hopeful. Through his work as a hostage negotiator sitting across the table from the likes of Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro, and many others-as well as his toil on Capitol Hill, in the United Nations, and New Mexico's state government-he has learned the vital importance of preparation: know as much as possible about your adversary; test your partner's truthfulness; know how much youcan concede; never lie and always be direct. Between Worlds is the surprising story of one of our most seasoned and captivating national figures. Publishers Weekly Richardson's backslapping enthusiasm for public service comes through unfettered in this enjoyable audiobook. Richardson, current governor of New Mexico, has served in Congress, as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and President Clinton's energy secretary. A four-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he specializes in hostage-release negotiations with hostile governments and peace talks between warring factions. Richardson's style is blunt, and he's unafraid to paint dynamic pictures of his political accomplishments and entanglements. But his treatment of his Mexican-American background and personal life makes for the most compelling listening, especially the kidnapping of his sister in Mexico City. Richardson's diction is sometimes muffled-syllables swallowed, words rushed out on residual air, and on occasion critical words can be misheard ("vital" comes across as "vile"). But for the most part, this loose, unbridled quality adds a human touch to the narration.. Some listeners may argue this is less political memoir and more extended campaign commercial for a possible presidential run in 2008. But in either case, Richardson's in-your-face manner makes for an engaging listen. Simultaneous release with the Putnam hardcover (Reviews, Oct. 3). (Nov.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. Library Journal Richardson, now governor of New Mexico, joins with journalist Ruby to write an overeager campaign autobiography that is revealing-to a fault. Son of an American businessman father and a Mexican mother, Richardson was born in California, grew up in Mexico City, but moved back to the United States to attend high school and college in the Northeast. After time on Capitol Hill and at the State Department, he moved to New Mexico in 1978 (about the move, he says, "I loaded up our Alfa Romeo," not a common remark from a Democratic politician!). He won his congressional seat there in 1982 and later served President Clinton as UN ambassador and energy secretary. In bold type throughout the book (and repeated unnecessarily in an appendix) are "Richardson's Rules" about diplomacy and politics as team sports, etc., which are trite and unneeded. Thinking ahead to the 2008 Iowa caucuses, he lists Penguin Group (USA) 0-399-15324-1 / 9780399153242
Hardcover VERY GOOD CONDITION New York
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26.21 USD
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