The first inside account to be published about Hillary Clinton's time as SECRETARY of State, anchored by Ghattas' own perspective and her quest to understand America's place in the world. THE SECRETARY is the first book of its kind: A foreign correspondent and author with both an insider and a global perspective, Ghattas had unparalleled access to Clinton and her entourage for four years. She draws on extensive interviews with Clinton, administration officials, and other players around Washington and overseas to paint an intimate portrait of one of the most powerful global politicians in the world.