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With All Due Respect: Defending America With Grit and Grace

Nikki R. Haley

4.33 · Rating details · 2,709 ratings · 450 reviews

The New York Times and USA Today bestseller

A revealing, dramatic, deeply personal book about the most significant events of our time, written by the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations

Nikki Haley is widely admired for her forthright manner (“With all due respect, I don’t get confused”), her sensitive approach to tragic events, and her confident representa ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Dave rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: history-social-science, read-borrowed

Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley will in all likelihood become the first woman President of the United States, not because of her gender, but because she is one of the most amazing people ever. She’s tough. She’s no nonsense. And, best of all, she takes names.

Whatever fractures this country has, whatever divisions, Haley may be best positioned to bring us all together. She grew up in a world divided, but one where she was an outsider who didn’t fit in to preconceived notions of racial division. And she k ...more

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May 02, 2020 Victoria rated it it was amazing

Hell hath no fury like a woman wrongly portrayed.

Nikki Haley takes on the UN and the good old boys, John Kelly and Rex Tillerson, with the same equanimity and fighting spirit and proves that this Southern woman is no wilting magnolia.

This is as much a chronicle of a few years in Haley’s life--beginning with the Charleston shootings and chronicling her time as UN Ambassador--as it is a study in international policy and the shortcomings of the UN, the most galling of which is their continued dismi Hell hath no fury like a woman wrongly portrayed.

Nikki Haley takes on the UN and the good old boys, John Kelly and Rex Tillerson, with the same equanimity and fighting spirit and proves that this Southern woman is no wilting magnolia.

This is as much a chronicle of a few years in Haley’s life--beginning with the Charleston shootings and chronicling her time as UN Ambassador--as it is a study in international policy and the shortcomings of the UN, the most galling of which is their continued dismissal and antagonism toward Israel, the only democracy in that part of the world.

She calmly and pointedly recounts her experiences, the ideals she fought for, all the while taking on both the Chinese and Russian ambassadors on the UN Security Council who, not surprisingly, were always on the other side of every initiative she undertook. The atrocities she cites and which continue to take place throughout our world will anger and sadden you, a few of the stories made me physically ill, but they also made me ever more grateful to live in a land of freedom. And I cheered Nikki on as she fought the good fight.

In a book filled with example after example of the UN’s failures, there were two that boiled my blood. The disparity she found between how much we (the US) spend in foreign aid to certain countries and how often those countries’ interests are not aligned with ours is shocking (e.g., in 2017 we gave Pakistan more aid than only a handful of other countries, nearly $1 billion, yet they oppose us 76% of the time and harbor terrorists plotting to hurt us). But the most shameful is the UN’s Human Rights Council whose members are elected by secret ballot and which count among its members some of the worst human rights violators, Cuba, China, Rwanda and Saudi Arabia.

If you dismiss this woman’s story simply due to politics, then you will miss a great opportunity to learn something important and to look beyond your bubble. As a woman, an immigrant and a humanist, Nikki Haley is my kind of hero. ...more

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May 30, 2020 Sleepless Dreamer rated it liked it

I wanted to read this book after reading Linda Sarsour's memoir, cause if I'm reading about an American left wing leader, I should also read about a right wing leader. So apologies but this review is going to be somewhat of a comparison of the two books.

In many ways, Linda Sarsour and Nikki Haley seem like mirror images. Both are first generation Americans, daughters to immigrants, both have experienced prejudice in America, both have parents who wear religious attire and have stories about how ...more

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Nov 12, 2019 Dee Arr rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Today’s bookshelves are overflowing with political books from members of both the Republican and Democrat parties, as well as opinions from those whose views represent those in other camps. Many explode and condemn by names the people who do not follow the same political beliefs. It was a welcome relief to see that type of behavior is not repeated in this book from Nikki Haley. One of the guiding principle ...more

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Jan 30, 2020 L.A. Starks rated it really liked it

This is a good book about being a publicly responsible, active unifier--the state governor--in the face of a divisive and truly horrible event (the Charleston church murders of 9 African-American worshippers).

Along the way readers will understand the discrimination Haley herself endured growing up in rural South Carolina as the daughter of Indian Sikhs and how that experience continues to inform her approach. We also come to understand how much she loves South Carolina and its people.

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Nov 18, 2019 Jim Brown rated it it was amazing

Shelves: battlefield-america, motivational, political, instructional, attitude, education

In my opinion, when people see who wrote this book and that she is a Republican and if they are left of center on the political spectrum, they will determine it to be not worth reading. That would definitely be their loss. This is a great book for everyone to read IF they want to read about a strong and principled woman who rose to be the United Nation Ambassador for the United States. She is a woman in what typically is described as a “man’s world” yet she not only survived she thrived and Amer In my opinion, when people see who wrote this book and that she is a Republican and if they are left of center on the political spectrum, they will determine it to be not worth reading. That would definitely be their loss. This is a great book for everyone to read IF they want to read about a strong and principled woman who rose to be the United Nation Ambassador for the United States. She is a woman in what typically is described as a “man’s world” yet she not only survived she thrived and America is better for her work not only at the United Nations but also as Governor for the State of South Carolina.

As I read the book, I thought about my three daughters and one son and how they may have benefited by reading Haley’s book when they were teenagers. The one statement that stands out far more than any other in the book was when she described being the American born daughter of a mother and father who both immigrated to America from India. She was “not white enough to be welcomed by white groups, and she was not black enough to be welcomed by black groups.” She said she could have let that deter her but instead she moved on. That is a lesson for everyone regardless of your ethnic heritage or your skin color.

I particularly enjoyed reading about how she rarely if ever took “no” for an answer. That she fought the status quo and in spite of tremendous odds managed to convince others to do the right things at the appropriate times. It also depicts the world as it really is rather than what we may think it is or what we see on television. Many of her experiences are truly shocking as she describes them. I fully realize this is one person’s view of the time she spent as Governor and then as Ambassador yet as I read it, the truth seemed to shine through. This is a good book and one that every teenager should read and learn from in their early years as there are valuable lessons throughout the book. Adults could also learn from the book as it provides a window into the operation of a state government, the United Nations and the White House.

Who should read this book? Everyone interested in improving their position in life and everyone interested in current events and politics! It’s that good!
Would I read it again? Probably not, it is not one of those books you need to read more than once.
Would I give it as a gift? I definitely would!
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Nov 22, 2019 Steve Dustcircle rated it did not like it · review of another edition

While the book is well-written, and probably paid to be ghostwritten, is full of B.S. Ms. Haley is widely known for being stubborn, rude, and a war-monger. The idea that she would attempt to draw attention to the hawkish scoundrel that she is shows no shame ... and she has the balls to defend such horrible views on economic policy and immigration. If you're a scum-like person, you might identify with this book, but for the humanist and futurist, it was a read of simmering bile. ...more

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Dec 17, 2019 Jeanette rated it liked it · review of another edition

It's ok. The United Nations sounds like a complete and futile mess to me.

She's hard headed, and that's a take here. Difficult job all around.

I'm not sure other than the "grit and grace" that's there is core Nikki here in full exposure. I'm just not.

This is copy record to place herself for a future run for top spot perhaps. One thing is that I do believe she can express herself without the vitriol or habits of strongly partisan politico. Including NOT having any inclination for being a long, ty ...more

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Mar 29, 2020 Laura Myers rated it did not like it

There’s no way she wrote this book. I don’t respect a person who is in the public eye to not own when they’ve clearly had assistance in writing their book. I found her trite and misguided. No thanks.

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Dec 10, 2019 Josh Ehrich rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: biography, geopolitical

Excellent. Her observations on the Obama admin/foreign policy as well as characters in DC today are spot on. She will make a great president.

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Dec 15, 2019 Drtaxsacto rated it it was amazing

I read this for two reasons. First, because I have thought since her role in the Emanuel Church tragedy and her role in inventing a good solution to an emotional issue on the Confederate flag - that she is a very smart and principled politician. Second, I wanted to understand her background and her thinking. Like the last book I read by Andrew Yang, Haley presents are very clear picture of herself.

When Haley was governor she almost immediately found herself immersed in a tragedy where an extremi I read this for two reasons. First, because I have thought since her role in the Emanuel Church tragedy and her role in inventing a good solution to an emotional issue on the Confederate flag - that she is a very smart and principled politician. Second, I wanted to understand her background and her thinking. Like the last book I read by Andrew Yang, Haley presents are very clear picture of herself.

When Haley was governor she almost immediately found herself immersed in a tragedy where an extremist murdered 9 parishioners in an AME church in Charleston, she reacted proactively and with passionate concern. Within a short time she was also confronted with a controversy about whether it was appropriate to allow the Confederate battle flag to remain in place on the SC capitol grounds. She started with a unique sense of character and with a vision of how to engage the largest number of South Carolinians to come together. I was amused with some journalists on the left (Like Charles Blow) deliberately tried to repaint the history. In both cases(and they were related) Haley worked hard to achieve a just result - yet Blow and others almost instantaneously tried to discredit her work. Her description of her role is verified by other press reports at the time.

What is also interesting in the book is her role as UN Ambassador. She was very different from the Obama UN Ambassador. In the role at the UN she clashed with people like Rex Tillerson and John Kelly. Haley's descriptions of the fights she chose to involve herself in are convincing to me that she maintained her personal integrity although many in the foreign policy establishment tried to undermine what she was trying to do.

This is a very good book. She describes a clash she had with candidate Trump where she tweeted back to him the true mark of a Southern lady - "well, bless your heart". In that clash she confronted an opponent and neither shrank nor compromised her beliefs (she had supported Rubio in the primaries). She tells a story of the President that is at odds with many press accounts. IN the very beginning of the book she makes a distinction - pain is real but victimhood is a choice. Her parents immigrated from India to find a new life in the US she is a prime example of the deep benefit the country gains from a rational immigration policy.

At the end of the book she does not give the reader a hint about her next move in politics. Based on the substance of this book - I hope she decides to run for something after an appropriate breather. She served with distinction and integrity as Governor and then in the very uncertain role of UN ambassador and her intelligence and integrity could be of great benefit to US politics. ...more

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Jan 02, 2020 Katy rated it really liked it

Shelves: politics, non-fiction, contemporary

Very interesting and vey well written. While I am a bit of a political junkie, I must say this book was really a joy to read. It is written in a concise matter of fact manner which makes it easy to read, comprehend and enjoy.

Admittedly, that was not the feeling at the outset. The book is written in first person, by Nikki Haley, so naturally there is a lot of “I did this” and “I said that”. It originally rubbed me the wrong way with a little too much chest thumping. But, when you consider the sub Very interesting and vey well written. While I am a bit of a political junkie, I must say this book was really a joy to read. It is written in a concise matter of fact manner which makes it easy to read, comprehend and enjoy.

Admittedly, that was not the feeling at the outset. The book is written in first person, by Nikki Haley, so naturally there is a lot of “I did this” and “I said that”. It originally rubbed me the wrong way with a little too much chest thumping. But, when you consider the subtitle “Defending America with Grit and Grace”, you realize that is exactly what she is doing in her story telling explanations..she is defending her actions. It gave a whole new perspective. I found myself then agreeing with her rationale, admiring her approach to problem solving and recognizing her values as in keeping with my own.

She is a no nonsense type of person who researches and studies a situation that she may otherwise be unfamiliar with before commenting or providing opinions.

As a Canadian, while I knew who she was and a little bit about her role in American politics, I was not familiar with her background nor her entire career. She has a unique perspective and a very balanced style to her diplomacy and political acuteness.

The book is divided into chapters that highlight different events and decision making opportunities in her political career, both as Governor of South Carolina and as US ambassador to the United Nations. She gives deep insight into the issues she faced and the considerations she made to resolve these matters. She discloses her personal fortitude and community impact in weighing options. She is enthusiastic and ambitious, all in a positive way. Much of her commentary describes her interactions with other major players, usually politicians. She does not sugar coat her comments and is openly critical of those who disagree with American values. As a close member of Trump’s cabinet, she shines a rather positive light on her experiences with Mr. President. Perhaps that should be expected, from someone with higher and ongoing political aspirations, but she certainly validates all of her comments. She speaks, loudly, with both conviction and emotion, but always with heartfelt intent.

This book provided me, as an outsider from another country, a new look at American politics.... one from an honest respected participant, not from the media or a disgraced or fallen contributor.

Nikki Haley should be a political player to be watched. She would be an asset to any country’s political scene and should be welcomed onto any future stage as a shining star. Kudos to her, her career, her book, and her future. I will certainly be watching and paying attention! ...more

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Nov 12, 2019 Dave C rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Concise and Readable

If you are looking to read this book for gossip and details of some nonsense going on within the Trump administration, you will be disappointed. While the current news is full of one particular soundbite, that issue is relevant in this book within the larger scope of the authors time at the UN.

If you are interested in learning more about the author and her efforts as ambassador to the United Nations, then this is the book for you. The first 1/3 provide some family backgroun ...more

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Dec 24, 2019 Charlotte Jones rated it liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, audiobook

Nikki Haley is not a politician that I agree with on the whole but I was interested to hear about her experience as an ambassador at the United Nations (UN). She is also rumoured to want to run for office in 2024 so I wanted to learn more about her experience and politics.

Learning about Haley's experience as a woman in government and as an ambassador with no foreign policy experience was interesting. Listening to the horrific things she's seen across the world was difficult to get through but I ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 Tim Lennon rated it really liked it

Three takeaways;

I’m more convinced than ever that Haley should be our first female President.

I’m also more convinced than ever we should leave the UN, or at least kick them the hell out of the US. It is a joke of an organization.

I was never an Obama fan but I didn’t realize some of the truly disturbing things he did/allowed to happen. I guess that’s to be expected when you elect someone with absolutely zero executive experience to the highest office on the planet.

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Nov 17, 2019 Jeff Bobin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: polotics, autobiography, presidents

I bought this after I heard President Trump had recommended it. Now I am convinced he hadn't read it or gotten a good summary. While Haley does everything she can to paint a positive light on her time in the administration it is clear that she experienced the undermining of the President during her work.

By the time I was 50 pages into the book I realized it was her attempt to position herself for future office. I started think of it as the "I" book. A quick glance through almost any page and yo ...more

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Mar 09, 2020 Lisa Blair rated it it was amazing

Shelves: history-american, audio

Wow! I highly recommend this audiobook!

My respect for Nikki Haley has increased through the reading of this book. She has deep convictions of right and wrong. She has always stood for justice and the hurting, no matter what the cost to her personally.

I appreciated her stories from being governor of South Carolina. And I greatly appreciated her stories from traveling the world as our ambassador. Her interactions at the United Nations, especially on the security council, were highly educational. I ...more

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Mar 30, 2020 Olivia rated it it was ok

Shelves: memoir, read-2020, audiobooks

I don't particularly like Nikki Haley and I think her book helped solidify for me where we differ on our points of view on a variety of topics, not just political. The book itself was better written than many celebrity or political memoirs and that made things easier, but I frequently had to put it down and take a break from the propaganda. It felt like this was published (and very likely was) to later prove how she was not just another Trump-lackey while working as a member of his Cabinet and t ...more

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Jan 16, 2020 Alicia rated it really liked it

Great autobiography by a strong and principled leader. Haley tells details of her response after the church shooting in South Carolina, her experience as US ambassador to the UN, and her interactions with President Trump. A fascinating and quick read.

“With all due respect, I don’t get confused.”

Last words of the book: “Count your blessings. Love your family. And remember: Even on our worst days, we are blessed to live in America.”

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Jan 29, 2020 Matt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I hope Nikki R. Haley runs for President some day! I’d vote for her in a heartbeat.

5 stars! What a wonderful and inspiring memoir! ...more

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Mar 06, 2020 Wendelle added it

Hmm I only know of Nikki Haley as a peripheral character in Trump's folly's cast of characters, so I can't really speak to the gulf between her rhetoric in this book and her actual actions (possibly a big gulf), or her possible sins of omission with regards to issues she could be associated with that might dim her moral shine (like the omission of commenting on the Trump jails for children of illegal immigrants). I read this book because I wanted to know what it feels like to be a UN ambassador, Hmm I only know of Nikki Haley as a peripheral character in Trump's folly's cast of characters, so I can't really speak to the gulf between her rhetoric in this book and her actual actions (possibly a big gulf), or her possible sins of omission with regards to issues she could be associated with that might dim her moral shine (like the omission of commenting on the Trump jails for children of illegal immigrants). I read this book because I wanted to know what it feels like to be a UN ambassador, and to learn about the conservative perspective. All I can comment on is the content of this book, without context.

So, I think this book is pretty obviously pre-campaign material. Interestingly, Nikki Haley's approach is to position herself as a centrist Republican, not an ideologue. She does this by emphasizing that her focus is on practical matters, that she participates in cross-party dialogue, and that she is independent of Trump but respectful or even sympathetic with the issues that aggravate his constituency, such as illegal immigration. She highlights her achievements in resolving potentially explosive issues, such as race. She has expansive sections in her book about launching working solutions that get her -- she claims-- in the crosshairs of her own party. These achievements include establishing mandatory police body cams statewide in South Carolina, stripping the Confederate Flag of official government endorsement or usage, and voting against UN resolutions that are unfalteringly prejudiced against Israel. To her credit, those achievements are pretty hard to get, or take some bravery.

Her main way of attacking the Democratic party is to repeatedly say they use identity politics to 'demonize' with 'cheap political shots', and they 'condemn the other side as not just wrong, but evil.' This seems, hmmm, a bit questionable argument to sustain. While polarization and blockading in American politics has climbed to record highs, it's a bit of a cheap shot to lay it at the feet of Democrats. It's also a bit of an easy shot to claim along the lines of ' I alone am the politician rising above party politics to get solutions for the people'... Every politician wants to have that for their brand! It'll be interesting to see data-driven studies of which politicians or parties are to blame for demonization and polarization. Funnily enough, while Nikki Haley distances herself enough from Trump in this book to provide herself the leeway of 'excusable ignorance' in the future, she still stays well within the orbit of Trump's good side by cleaving to the old rationales of 'he gets things done' and 'he has an independent mind'... It's hard to forget she's still an unobjecting collaborator who is softening Trump's image even now. So, that part can't go away. Nevertheless, it's clear Nikki Haley is positioning herself to take up the mantle of the 'compassionate Republican' or the 'reasonable Republican' for the future.

I guess in the end read this book if you are willing, but take the image Nikki Haley is projecting of herself or Trump (especially) or political competitors with a grain of salt, because they might contain biases both conscious and unconscious. ...more

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Nov 09, 2020 Alan Tomkins-Raney rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

One of the best books I've read this year. I normally don't read a book in less than two days, but I could not stop once I started it. Intelligence, honor, integrity, gratitude, and devotion to the Constitution and to America pervade these pages. After some brief biographical history, Haley describes her last year or so as governor of South Carolina, then devotes the majority of the book to her tenure as America's Ambassador to the United Nations. The last ten or fifteen pages seemed to me like ...more

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Apr 22, 2020 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: history-politics, non-fiction

I joined a book club sponsored by the Independent Women's Forum. This was the inaugural read. I honestly didn't know much about Nikki Haley prior to reading this book. She wasn't really even on my radar until the "Bless Your Heart" tweet, which gives me great delight even now.
This isn't a political book, in the sense that it's really about her personal experiences as governor of South Carolina, and as Ambassador to the UN. She talks about what it's like to have jobs where there is "no line for t ...more

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Jan 29, 2021 Linda rated it it was amazing

I chose to read this book as a fulfillment of a book club. I assumed I would drag myself through it, grumbling all the way, wishing I could be reading something else. I was so wrong. From the prologue I was hooked. I was so impressed with her honesty regarding America, both about our greatness and our faults. I am so much more educated now about the United Nations. ( That's an eye opener) I definitely recommend it for every American citizen. You need this information. ...more

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Apr 16, 2020 Mary Knipp rated it it was amazing

Excellent reading and insight! Read it!

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Apr 06, 2020 Lana Superchi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book! What Nikki has overcome is remarkable as well as the level of her success. I found her perspective very interesting and eye opening on many levels. I agree with her on this, “America is living through a time when our politics, media, and popular culture are exaggerating our differences, and weaponizing them. People talk about diversity more than ever, but too many of us are becoming intolerant in the name of tolerance. Instead of trying to understand those who disagree with us ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Doug rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: biography, non-fiction

First, Nikki Haley is an amazing women. I have had the pleasure of hearing her speak several times.

There are two types of reviewers for this book. The Trump haters and the I am less concerned with Trump. For the first group, there is not much this book could have done to please them.

In fact the question is did they really read the book or just gloss over it and then run to bash the book. She must have drunk the kool-aid as many have written. She had the audacity to agree with the President on ...more

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Apr 13, 2020 Shanae rated it it was amazing

"With all due respect, I don't get confused."

This was a great book from a woman who deserves a lot of admiration that is sadly lost. I learned a lot about her and her time in the UN. I appreciate her tackling the issues of race, the confederate flag and other controversies first- and acknowledging that these things are both real and needed to be dealt with (and did it... with grit and grace). But, I'll let her tell you the rest in her own words below:

"One of the great misconceptions of our ti "With all due respect, I don't get confused."

This was a great book from a woman who deserves a lot of admiration that is sadly lost. I learned a lot about her and her time in the UN. I appreciate her tackling the issues of race, the confederate flag and other controversies first- and acknowledging that these things are both real and needed to be dealt with (and did it... with grit and grace). But, I'll let her tell you the rest in her own words below:

"One of the great misconceptions of our time is that a strong, confident America is somehow at odds with the protection of human rights abroad. I reject this notion. I didn't believe it before I cam to the UN, and after two years battling with some of the world's most evil regimes, I'm more convinced than ever that American leadership is necessary for a more peaceful and just world."

"I went to countries where life is cheap, liberty is nonexistent, and happiness is a distant dream."

"...when you've met Chinese ethnic minorities whose relatives are in 're-education" camps because they are not allowed to give their children traditional names or speak their language or practice their religion, it's hard to get emotional about politically incorrect speech. And when you've had a refugee woman tell you about watching soldiers throw her baby into a fire, it's hard to get too exercised about what party someone belongs to."

"My story is an American story. It couldn't have been written anywhere else. Yes, we were outsiders when I was growing up. But that's not unusual. People who are different are outsiders everywhere in the world. America is different because our community came to accept us. Our country gave us the opportunity to strive and succeed. It gave my dad the opportunity to teach at a college. It gave my mom the opportunity to open a business. And it gave me the opportunity to become governor and the UN ambassador. That's America."

"I focused on finding similarities with other children and avoiding the things that separated us."

"Be kinder than necessary." (Cynthia Hurd- victim of Charleston shooting).

"The Confederate flag changed all that. A flag is unlike other symbols. Monuments represent a point in time. They are unmoving. A flag waves. It represents something living and breathing about a place and a people." (Argument for removing the flag from State Capitol).

"A broken system in which children are placed at risk in order to serve as guaranteed admission tickets to the United States also contributes to the crisis. As long as immigrants outside of our country know there are ways to circumvent and take advantage of the system, many will do it."

"In many parts of society today, whether in popular culture, academia, the media, or politics, there is a tendency to falsely equate noise with results. Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That's just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference."

"He called them the 'forgotten Americans.' Most of the media and the political elite thought Trump couldn't win because they don't know any forgotten Americans." (On how Trump won).

"I was direct. I had a point and I got to it quickly. It's one of the most important leadership lessons I've learned: Don't talk for the sake fo talking. When you say something, make it matter. if you agree with something, offer ways to make it happen. If you disagree, say so. But always have a plan to find a solution."

"The United States was back We would give diplomacy every chance to work, as we had multiple times with Russia and Assad But in the end, we would defend our interests. And we would enforce our red lines."

"Put yourself in your adversary's shoes. Understand what he wants and use that to guide your negotiation."

"When it comes to receiving generous U.S. assistance and returning the favor with hostile rhetoric and even more hostile actions toward the United States, the Palestinians stand out. we have done more than any other country to assist the Palestinian people. buy far. since 1994 the United States has given the Palestinians over $5 billion in assistance."

"When a challenge presents itself, instead of stepping backward, I jump When I feel the fear in my gut, I push through it And when you do what you fear most and you succeed, something amazing happens Your confidence, your strength, and your abilities grow beyond what you ever thought possible. You can justifiably feel proud of yourself. Most important, you are able to tell those combining up behind you that they can jump, too."

"But if there is one thing I know, it's that if you don't stand up when your name and your integrity are on the line, no one else will."

"There have never been any lines to the ladies' room in any of the jobs I've had. But that never mattered. What I cared about was making sure that if I Brooke a barrier, no one else would have to do it again. Women are cautious about politics, for good reason. it is not a pretty business. It's often hateful."

"Now the most prominent people in the music industry were promoting a book that had spread salacious rumors about me, and the most prominent Democratic woman in America was joining them. Where were the feminists?

"Human Rights Council had become an organization that countries joined not to promote human rights, but to shield themselves from criticism of their own human rights abuses."

"My view was, and is, if your position is right, you should not be ashamed of it. You should be proud to stand alone with it if you must."

"Some people wondered why I stood up for Israel so strongly at the UN. The truth is, as much as I admire Israel, I would have stood up for Japan, Australia, Canada, or Great Britain just as much if they needed it I stood up for Israel because it is a great ally of the United States and because it gets treated so badly at the UN. Being America's friend has to mean something. I has to mean we stand up for our friends; and along with that, we expect our friends to stand up for us."

"Year in and year out, the United States contributes at least 20 percent of the funding for the UN system. US taxpayers in places like Oklahoma, Idaho, and Minnesota provide at least 25 percent of the $7 billion budget for UN peacekeeping operations thousands of miles away in Kinshasa, Juba, Pristina, Kosovo, and elsewhere. The American people contribute more than 35 percent of the funding for the world's largest multilateral humanitarian organization, the World Food Program. We contribute 13 percent of the funding that allows UNICEF to help children worldwide. US taxpayers should 42 percent of the burden of paying for the work of the UN Refugee Agency. Don't let anyone tell you America isn't generous in our support of suffering people around the world. It's a false and ungrateful statement. For decades, right up through today America remains by far the most generous country in the world."

"This is an interesting theoretical debate to have, but when you've seen the real-world effects of socialism- even initially well-intentioned socialism- the idea that we would adopt this system in the United States is unfathomable."

"We have an obligation to tell them (today's youth) that if you care about global poverty if you care about childhood disease, literacy, even the environment, you should support capitalism. In the last twenty-five years, over a billion people have raised themselves out of extreme poverty. The World Bank reports that the global poverty rate is at its lowest point in recorded history. That is not the result of socialism. it's because of capitalism."

"Bt as the debate went on, it became clear that we couldn't change the outcome. instead of focusing on the real issues that drive migration- like armed conflict, human rights violation, corruption, and bad economic policy- the document that was emerging focused on issues like climate change. Give me a break. Millions of people didn't flee Syria because of climate change. They fled because of chemical bombs were being dropped on their homes by a war-criminal dictator who was clinging to power. Most important, the compact advocated that migration and refugee policy be governed by international law rather than individual countries."

'These days it seems like we're going through growing pains. We judge too quickly. We don't' understand our brothers and sisters. Too often we don't even try. Americans are passionate. We say what we think and we are strong-willed. That will always be one of our strengths. But at some point, we need to take a breath. WE need to remind each other that we have more in common than we have differences. We need to look at the person who disagrees with us and not see that person as evil but as someone who is a mother, a daughter, a wife, a friend, a professional and an American."
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Jan 12, 2020 Jonathan Gormley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Focused on her time as US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley explains her mentality and decisions in negotiating dilemmas in Russia, China, Syria, Iran, and South Sudan. She is a proud defender of the US and its constitutional values, while she is also humble and wise. She describes times disagreeing with the President while also carrying out his wishes because he was elected by the people in our democratic system. In this way, the book would be a good choice for anyone who works in politics, par ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 Kristal Kraft rated it it was amazing

Nikki Haley is a strong, thoughtful leader who has a warm feminine voice that is both pleasing and diplomatic. This book gives insight into the backstory of recent events. The only thing wrong with the book is it isn't long enough! I dare say Nikki will be back in public service at some time. I hope soon. ...more

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Nikki Haley is an American diplomat and politician who served as United States ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. As a Republican, she previously served as Governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and in the legislature. Haley was the first female governor of South Carolina.