Celebrating Madeleine Albright

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and this year more than ever, it’s important to celebrate moms who are on the front lines fighting the virus, working in essential businesses, running houses and homeschooling kids while working remotely.

BookHampton has come up with a way to give mom a break by indulging in a virtual event to celebrate another hard working woman — former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, author of the memoir “Hell and Other Destinations.” In the book, the six-time New York Times bestselling author — and one of the world’s most admired and tireless public servants — reflects on the final stages of one’s career and working productively into your later decades in a revealing, funny, and inspiring book.

On Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m., Albright will take part in an online conversation with Bob Barnett, an authors’ representative whose clients have included Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michelle Obama, Bob Woodward, Dick Cheney, Katharine Graham and many other journalists, novelists, business leaders, sports stars and politicians.

From 1997 to 2001, Albright was the United States Secretary of State. Her distinguished career of public service has included positions in the National Security Council, as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and on Capitol Hill.

In 2001, when Albright was leaving the State Department, interviewers asked how she wished to be remembered.

“I don’t want to be remembered,” she answered. “I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem, I want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last.”

In the nearly 20 years since then, Albright has been in constant motion, navigating half a dozen professions, clashing with presidents and prime ministers and learning every day. Along the way, she has blazed her own trail — and given voice to millions who yearn for respect, regardless of gender, background or age.

Sounds like a lot of moms that we know.

The cost for the talk on May 8 is $5 — $29.99 includes a copy of the book with a custom bookplate signed by Madeleine Albright. Visit Bookhampton.com to purchase. Ticket holders will be provided with a link and password to the virtual event. For more information email us info@bookhampton.com or call 631-324-4939.