A Journey Of Smiles.

DUNEA, Melanie and Nigel Parry. [Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee] [Madeleine L Albright].

$350.00

Item Number: 149064

Norfolk, VA: Operation Smile, 2007.

First edition of this inspiring book that follows an individual’s journey through the kindness of a smile. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with colorful photographs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed on the front paste down and front free end paper by Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee, co-founders of Operation Smile. Laid in is a photo of Albright during a visit to Operation Smiles’ site in Vietnam in 1999. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leading the United States through foreign policy in the Middle East with the endorsement of military action in Iraq. At the 1998 NATO summit, Albright coined the “3 Ds” of NATO, “which is no diminution of NATO, no discrimination and no duplication – because I think that we don’t need any of those three “Ds” to happen.” After her tenure as Secretary of State, she served as chair of the consulting Albright Stonebridge Group and was the Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. For Albright’s contributions to foreign policy and relations that defined a century, President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

A Journey of Smiles by Dunea and Parry is a heartwarming and inspiring book that follows the authors' exploration of how kindness, compassion, and a positive attitude can impact individuals and communities. The book focuses on personal stories and experiences that illustrate the transformative power of a simple smile in overcoming challenges, building connections, and fostering a sense of belonging. Through engaging narratives and reflections, the authors highlight the significance of human interaction and empathy in creating positive change, both on an individual level and within larger social contexts. The book serves as a reminder of the importance of nurturing emotional well-being and cultivating joy, demonstrating how small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact on the world.