Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story - Hardcover

Felix, Antonia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557045399 ISBN 13: 9781557045393

Publisher: Newmarket Pr, 2002

Synopsis

'The Secretary of State is America's face to the world, and in Dr. Rice, the world will see the strength, grace, and decency of our country. . . . I've relied on her counsel, benefited from her great experience, and appreciated her sound and steady judgment. And now I'm honored that she's agreed to serve in my cabinet.'-President George W. Bush, in his official statement nominating Condoleezza Rice as the next secretary of state.'What (Condi)...articulates and lives in a personal faith that strengthens her in her demanding and controversy-laden calling.'-Christianity Today'Sheds light on the personal and political history of one of Washington's most powerful figures.'-New York Daily News'A well-written, highly readable portrait. It's hard to resist the story of a black woman born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama in 1954, who broke down every barrier to excel in an arena dominated by white men...thorough and engaging.'-Publishers Weekly'A must-read for anyone serious about keeping tabs on the fast-paced political arena. Even readers with a disinterest in politics may find the success story compelling and hard to put down.'-The Star (Chicago, IL)'In all my years of interviewing, I have never been prouder to spell my name w-o-m-a-n than after spending time with Condoleezza Rice.' -Oprah

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Review

"'Condi reveals the sheer drive and intelligence that lead a young black girl from racist, segregated Alabama to excel at everything she loved...The most powerful black woman in the history of America.' Sunday Times 'A pleasure to read... Antonia Felix makes two facts of life luminously clear: the importance of a stable family in a child's development, and, second, the importance of parents in introducing their offspring to a world of expanding educational opportunities. Miss Rice... had the immeasurable benefits of both circumstances.' Washington Times"

Synopsis

As National Security Advisor to the president, Condoleezza Rice has never wasted time getting where she wants to go, and for the first time, this biography tells the story of her remarkable life - from precocious childhood to her role as the president's most trusted aide, following a distinguished career as scholar, professor, provost, and foreign policy advisor - all by the age of 47.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newmarket Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1557045399
• ISBN 13: 9781557045393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224