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PublisherBoxed Books

ISBN-101933672501

ISBN-139781933672502

eBay Product ID (ePID)64063721

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Book TitleNever Too Late : a Memoir

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWomen, United States / 20th Century, General, United States / General

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreBiography & Autobiography, History

AuthorAnne Martindell

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight17.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Reviews"Anne's vibrant spirit and dedication to public service made her an excellent choice to be the first female U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, and she did an exceptional job. This is the description of a remarkable career." --Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, "Anne Martindell has written a stirring autobiography. The eventful story of her life demonstrates the human capacity to repeatedly reinvent oneself." -Carol T. Christ, president, Smith College, "Anne Martindell has written a stirring autobiography. The eventful story of her life demonstrates the human capacity to repeatedly reinvent oneself." --Carol T. Christ, president, Smith College, "Anne's resilience and determination are inspiring. She reminds us that learning and growing have no age limits. She exemplifies the value of living a life of public service." -Debbie Walsh, director, Center for American Women and Politics, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, "Anne's resilience and determination are inspiring. She reminds us that learning and growing have no age limits. She exemplifies the value of living a life of public service." --Debbie Walsh, director, Center for American Women and Politics, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, "Anne's vibrant spirit and dedication to public service made her an excellent choice to be the first female U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, and she did an exceptional job. This is the description of a remarkable career." -Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, "An encouragement for us all and proof-positive that time is no enemy of good works." --Carol Moseley Braun, former United States senator and ambassador, "An encouragement for us all and proof-positive that time is no enemy of good works." -Carol Moseley Braun, former United States senator and ambassador

SynopsisChronicling the transformation of a socialite to powerful politician and diplomat, this account of a nonagenarian's unexpected career demonstrates that it is never too late for a determined woman to make a difference. The trajectory of Anne Blair Clark's life took an unexpected detour into politics late in her life. Born into a wealthy and reserved American family, the first 50 years were lived in a predictable fashion--as an heir to the Coates & Clark thread fortune, she was raised in rarified atmosphere. Summoned home from Smith College after her freshman year--since her father did not approve of educated women--she did not become politically active until her 50s when she observed firsthand the injustices of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. While serving in the New Jersey senate, she developed a reputation as a no-nonsense politico who refused to let outdated stereotypes or old-boy alliances deter her. During the Carter administration she became involved at the national level, serving in several positions including director of the office of U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Relief, and as President Carter's appointee as the first female ambassador to New Zealand., Chronicling the transformation of a socialite to powerful politician and diplomat, this account of a nonagenarian's unexpected career demonstrates that it is never too late for a determined woman to make a difference. The trajectory of Anne Blair Clark's life took an unexpected detour into politics late in her life. Born into a wealthy and reserved American family, the first 50 years were lived in a predictable fashion-as an heir to the Coates & Clark thread fortune, she was raised in rarified atmosphere. Summoned home from Smith College after her freshman year-since her father did not approve of educated women-she did not become politically active until her 50s when she observed firsthand the injustices of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. While serving in the New Jersey senate, she developed a reputation as a no-nonsense politico who refused to let outdated stereotypes or old-boy alliances deter her. During the Carter administration she became involved at the national level, serving in several positions including director of the office of U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Relief, and as President Carter's appointee as the first female ambassador to New Zealand.