The story of her path to excellence is an inspiration to all, regardless of politics. Felix's book, Condi, not only gives us the first comprehensive portrait of the person who has the president's ear perhaps more than anyone else in his administration—a black woman who has risen to the top in a field traditionally dominated by white men—but also a greater understanding of and insight into the workings of the White House. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. Published August 1st by Zondervan Publishing Company first published More Details Original Title.
Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Condi , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Oct 24, Mark Mortensen rated it really liked it Shelves: politics , biography. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in , as a black child Condoleezza Rice witnessed discrimination first hand.
Through guidance her well educated parents provided her with a solid foundation full of religion, education and overall confidence as a path forward. Beginning at an early age the multi-talented and gifted Rice was consumed with determination, hard work and regimented practice to perfect her skills. Her core beliefs and basic grounded principles were simple. While most intellects in the fi Born in Birmingham, Alabama in , as a black child Condoleezza Rice witnessed discrimination first hand.
While most intellects in the field of education were aligned with the Democratic Party, Dr. She remains a highly accomplished pianist, figure skater, respected football analyst, successful educator as provost of Stanford University and senior member of the Hoover Institution, Russian language and history expert, savvy businesswoman, and one that gives back to society through community volunteer service.
By walking the walk, she has garnered respect as a mentor and role model to many. This book was published prior to Dr.
Rice becoming the 66th Secretary of State and because she has not yet turned 60 years of age her career and accomplishments continue on.
View 2 comments. Mar 16, Lydia Rogoyawa rated it it was amazing. I love this woman. She is one of my role models. This book helped me understand how she started out and what kind of a background she has. She is an amazing woman and is grounded. Her faith in God is one of a kind. Dec 31, Catherine rated it really liked it Shelves: political , biography-autobiography. It was really good!!! FYI-The writing style can get a bit 'thick'. Jul 23, Kenneth Tubman rated it really liked it.
Got to know this fascinating lady, politician, and intellectual. She is a down to earth individual who is worthy of being president of the United States. She is truly a silent American hero whose contributions have brought our country forward. Mar 12, David rated it really liked it. Did you know she was in church down the road in 63 and heard the bombs go off?
You think John McCain has an amazing life story Jun 18, La-Shanda rated it really liked it. A child from the Jim Crow south, Condoleezza Rice became one of the most influential women in politics in modern history. Her biography is well written Dec 01, Brian Nahodil rated it really liked it. A very nice revisit and new insights to this very talented, incredibly smart person of politics. Jun 08, Jennifer rated it liked it. I had no idea how talented she is; it's inspiring to see what a person can do.
A very positive book, it makes me want to be better at what I do. Jun 10, Jan Kramer rated it it was amazing Shelves: biography.
Because her media profile has risen dramatically since September 11 and there has been talk of her running for office in the future, those wanting to find out more about the most prominent woman in foreign policy today won't be disappointed with this thorough and engaging profile. Apple Books Preview. Publisher Description. More Books by Antonia Felix. Sonia Sotomayor. The Unstoppable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her latest stint in Washington, D.
But just who is this powerful woman who has experienced firsthand some of our nation's darkest and brightest moments, who was a key player in the government's response to the September 11 tragedies, and who some believe will likely be a future governor, senator, vice president, or even president Drawing from exclusive interviews with dozens of relatives, colleagues, friends, and teachers and from scores of previously published interviews and articles, Antonia Felix gives us the first biography of this extraordinary American-a poised, immensely appealing, fiercely loyal, and deeply religious woman, whose passions include music, football, and Russia.
Her remarkable story is founded on a compelling family legacy. With ancestors on both sides who were white slave owners and slaves, Condoleezza Rice comes from two lineages, the Rices and the Rays, devoted to education and achievement. She was born in segregated Birmingham in and grew up in the upwardly mobile, high-achieving, black middle-class enclave of the city. Her music-loving parents, both educators, named her after a musical term, con dolcezza-to play "with sweetness. While in training to become a concert pianist a dream she eventually cast aside , Rice graduated from high school at 16 and from the University of Denver at She ultimately found her career calling from her professor there, Josef Korbel, former Central European diplomat and father of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who sparked her passion for Soviet studies.
After receiving a Ph. The story of her path to excellence is an inspiration to all, regardless of politics. Felix's book, Condi, not only gives us the first comprehensive portrait of the person who has the president's ear perhaps more than anyone else in his administration-a black woman who has risen to the top in a field traditionally dominated by white men-but also a greater understanding of and insight into the workings of the White House.
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