Sketches from a Life

Focusing on his extensive career in foreign service, the narrative spans from Kennan's first post in 1927 to his reflections seven decades later. It offers profound insights into significant historical events, including the dangers of Hitler's Germany and Kennan's experiences as ambassador to the Soviet Union. The account combines personal anecdotes with historical analysis, making it not only compelling reading but also a crucial document for understanding 20th-century geopolitics.