She has reclaimed her own narrative, first with her lauded congressional testimony, and now with this memoir.Ī child of parents who survived Soviet and Nazi terror, Yovanovitch’s life and work have taught her the preciousness of democracy as well as the dangers of corruption. Lessons from the Edge follows the arc of her career as she develops into the person we came to know during the impeachment proceedings. The pioneering diplomat who spent her career advancing democracy in the post-Soviet world, electrified the nation by speaking truth to power during the first impeachment of President Trump. To better understand Ukraine, the former Soviet. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Lessons from the Edge by Marie Yovanovich is lesson after lesson in world history, from someone who was there. Presented in partnership with the Chicago Humanities Festival. She will be joined in conversation by Ivo H. But it came as a shock when, in early 2019, she was recalled from her post after a smear campaign by President Trump’s personal attorney and his associates-men operating outside of normal governmental channels, and apparently motivated by personal gain. Her courageous participation in the subsequent impeachment inquiry earned Yovanovitch the nation’s respect, and her dignified response to the president’s attacks won our hearts. ambassador to Ukraine, will speak about her inspiring memoir, Lessons From the Edge. Marie Yovanovitch will discuss Lessons from the Edge: A Memoir. ambassador to Ukraine but was relieved of her post following a smear campaign orchestrated by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani. AlbrightĪn inspiring and urgent memoir by the ambassador who electrified the nation by speaking truth to power.īy the time she became US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch had seen her share of corruption, instability, and tragedy in developing countries. Diplomat Marie Yovanovitch, who was a key witness in Trumps impeachment hearings, speaks up in her new memoir. “Lessons From the Edge is a brilliant, engaging, and inspiring memoir from one of America’s wisest and most courageous diplomats-essential reading for current policymakers, aspiring public servants, and anyone who cares about America’s role in the world.” -Madeleine K.

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