Kerry, John, 1943-

Every day is extra / John Kerry. - pages cm

Includes index.

Childhood -- Yale -- Raising my right hand -- War -- The war at home -- Finding my way -- Politics ain't beanbag -- The old Senate -- Iran Contra & BCCI -- Making peace -- ('90s Senate) -- Cancer and comebacks -- Within a whisper -- Dusting myself off -- New lease on the Senate, new president -- Diplomacy in a dangerous world -- Getting caught trying (Middle East peace) -- Iran -- Syria - the open wound -- Protecting the planet.

"John Kerry tells the story of his extraordinary life of public service, from decorated Vietnam veteran to five-term United States senator, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, and Secretary of State for four years: a personal and candid memoir by a witness to some of the most important events of our recent history, including the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate accords."--Provided by publisher.

9781501178955 1501178954

2018021806


Kerry, John, 1943-


Statesmen--United States--Biography.
Cabinet officers--United States--Biography.
Presidential candidates--United States--Biography.
Legislators--United States--Biography.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Veterans--United States--Biography.


United States--Politics and government--20th century.
United States--Politics and government--21st century.
United States--Foreign relations--20th century.
United States--Foreign relations--21st century.

E840.8.K427 / A3 2018

973.931092 B