Hard Choices: A Memoir

By Hillary Rodham Clinton

A candid and comprehensive account of global diplomacy and personal resilience from one of the most influential women in American politics. In this New York Times bestseller, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on the complex decisions and defining moments that shaped her tenure in the Obama administration—and the world.

Book Synopsis

After her 2008 presidential campaign, Clinton expected to return to the Senate. Instead, she accepted President Barack Obama’s invitation to serve as Secretary of State. In Hard Choices, she recounts the challenges of rebuilding alliances, navigating global crises, and making high-stakes decisions—from the Arab Spring and the pivot to Asia, to the raid on Osama bin Laden. With insight and candor, Clinton offers a behind-the-scenes look at diplomacy in action and the personal convictions that guided her through it all.

Perfect For

• Readers of political memoirs and international affairs
• Fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Long Game by Mitch McConnell
• Students of diplomacy, leadership, and U.S. foreign policy
• Anyone seeking a firsthand account of America’s role on the global stage

Praise & Recognition

“A subtle, finely calibrated work… with succinct and often shrewd appraisals.”
—The New York Times

“A richly detailed and compelling chronicle… teems with small, entertaining details.”
—Los Angeles Times

“A rich and lively narrative.”
—Entertainment Weekly

“Serious, sober, and substantive.”
—The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Hillary Rodham Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State, Senator, First Lady, and the first woman nominated for president by a major political party. With decades of public service and advocacy, she is also the author of several bestselling books, including Living History and What Happened.

Other Related Titles

• Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
• What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton
• Becoming by Michelle Obama
• The Long Game by Mitch McConnell

Product Details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: June 10, 2014
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9781476751443
• Pages: 656