A very circumspect autobiography, unlike something that would be written today. Although she shares some insights from her childhood, she always keeps the reader at a distance. She is consistently noncommittal about her mother-in-law, which was probably considered polite at the time, but rings a bit false today, given how much is known about the reality of the relationship. Her work schedule was overwhelming. i lost track of how many times she flew back and forth across the Atlantic or how many countries she visited, in addition to writing a daily newspaper column for decades, a monthly magazine column, lecturing frequently in the U.S., and serving on a multitude of boards and committees. Her views on foreign affairs-- that we should look at things from the other country's perspective and look for common ground to build on -- would go a long way toward improving international relations.