Madrigal of Seas and Summits

Langue : anglais

Edité par Naval Institute Press, US, 2026

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Madrigal of Seas and Summits is a vivid and deeply personal memoir by Denis Clift, chronicling a lifetime of public service shaped by determination and human connection. Together with Gretchen, his wife and unwavering partner, Clift navigated a remarkable career that took him from polar expeditions to the heart of Washington power.Born in New York City, Clift didn't coast-he seized every opportunity with energy and precision. Early on, as a young Navy officer in Operation Deep Freeze, he braved the icy expanses of Antarctica, driving treaded Weasels across treacherous terrain and filing dispatches from the field. These adventures honed both his confidence and storytelling, laying the groundwork for his diplomatic and national security work ahead.His rise in government placed him at the center of historic moments: drafting remarks from a racing motorcade in Rome for Henry Kissinger, witnessing Nixon's dramatic farewell, and serving as Vice President Walter Mondale's national security adviser. Clift's voice was often behind the scenes-but always steady, strategic, and informed by a keen sense of duty. Whether navigating summits, translating science for dignitaries, or building lasting diplomatic ties, he led with intellect and a personal touch.More than a professional account, this memoir offers a window into a full life. Clift writes with clarity and humility, recalling extraordinary events not as grandiosity, but as moments shaped by purpose, partnership, and persistence. From the frozen silence of McMurdo Sound to the tense corridors of the White House, Madrigal of Seas and Summits is a rich portrait of a man who met history not with fanfare, but with readiness-and who found meaning in service, storytelling, and the people encountered along the way. This is a compelling read for all who are drawn to the stories behind the headlines and the characters who lived them.…

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Titre
Madrigal of Seas and Summits
Auteur
A. Denis Clift
Éditeur
Naval Institute Press, US
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
New
Reliure
Hardback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1682474569
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781682474563
Édition
First Edition, New Edition.

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