MACMILLAN Before the Age of Prejudice: A Muslim Woman’s National Security Work with Three American Presidents - A Memoir

This book offers a fascinating insider's perspective from one who happens to be a Muslim woman on U.S. foreign policy making during three Republican presidential administrations. Shirin Tahir-Kheli's life story is a testament to the promise and delivery of the American dream in another era and is a must read for scholars and policy makers.  Review “From India to Pakistan to the United States, Shirin Tahir-Kheli has lived a remarkable life, rising to become one of the highest ranking Muslim-Americans in U.S. diplomatic history.  Working alongside her after 9/11, I witnessed Shirin's dedication firsthand.  In this evocative memoir she recounts her extraordinary journey, reflecting on faith, family, and the country she so ably served.” (Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State, former National Security Advisor) “As a woman, a Muslim, and a native of India and Pakistan with a long and distinguished career in American foreign policy, Shirin Tahir-Kheli’s life has been full of extraordinary breakthroughs. In her forthright, illuminating, and fascinating memoir, she provides insights on working for three presidential administrations on American foreign policy and national security, as well as on promoting peace in south Asia. As a diplomat, political insider, and scholar, Ambassador Tahir-Kheli has witnessed changes in U.S. diplomacy over several decades and from varying perspectives. Indeed, her career is remarkable and one-of-a-kind. This is a must-read for anyone interested in south Asia and national policymaking.” (Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York) “Today, when individual acts of terror by fanatic Muslims throw up a pall of prejudice against all of Islam, Shirin Tahir-Kheli's story stands out in stirring contrast. George H. W. Bush deeply admired Shirin, and as vice president took her with him to difficult countries like Yemen where she, as a brilliant American Muslim, came up with contacts and insights of great value to Washington. I was on such trips, and saw Shirin in action. Hers is a unique book, full of lessons for all who seek clearer understanding of Islam.” (Donald P. Gregg, National Security Advisor to Vice President Bush, 1982-88) From the Back Cover "From India to Pakistan to the United States, Shirin Tahir-Kheli has lived a remarkable life, rising to become one of the highest ranking Muslim-Americans in U.S. diplomatic history. Working alongside her after 9/11, I witnessed Shirin's dedication firsthand. In this evocative memoir she recounts her extraordinary journey, reflecting on faith, family, and the country she so ably served." ― Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State, former National Security Advisor “As a woman, a Muslim, and a native of India and Pakistan with a long and distinguished career in American foreign policy, Shirin Tahir-Kheli’s life has been full of extraordinary breakthroughs. In her forthright, illuminating, and fascinating memoir, she provides insights on working for three presidential administrations on American foreign policy and national security, as well as on promoting peace in south Asia. As a diplomat, political insider, and scholar, Ambassador Tahir-Kheli has witnessed changes in U.S. diplomacy over several decades and from varying perspectives. Indeed, her career is remarkable and one-of-a-kind. This is a must-read for anyone interested in South Asia and national policymaking.” ― Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York This book offers a fascinating insider's perspective from one who happens to be a Muslim woman on U.S. foreign policy making during three Republican presidential administrations. Shirin Tahir-Kheli's life story is a testament to the promise and delivery of the American dream in another era and is a must read for scholars and policy makers.  Shirin Tahir-Kheli is Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Ad