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This is the remarkable and galvanizing true story of Condoleezza Rice -- National Security Advisor, close confidante to President George W. Bush, and the most influential woman in American political history.
Drawing from exclusive interviews with dozens of friends, relatives, colleagues, and teachers as well as scores of previous articles and interviews, national bestselling author Antonia Felix paints a compelling portrait of a born leader of resolute character who broke all barriers to excel as a black woman in an arena usually dominated by white men.
From her childhood in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, where her parents fostered a love of learning and excellence at an early age, to her rise through the political ranks to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., Condi is a fascinating look at the past, present, and possible future of the most powerful woman in politics.
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From Publishers Weekly
Felix presents a well-written, highly readable portrait of national security adviser Condoleezza "Condi" Rice. It's hard to resist the story of a black woman born in segregated Birmingham, Ala., in 1954, who broke down every barrier to excel in an arena dominated by white men. Felix (Laura: America's First Lady, First Mother) credits an extraordinary upbringing-parents wholly devoted to their only child's achievement through education and public service. Her father, John Rice, a Presbyterian minister and academic, was her primary role model, while her mother, a pianist and teacher, instilled in her a continuing love for piano playing. Felix explores the woman behind the powerful position: her diverse passions, from football to music, weight training to Russia; a fluent reader by age five and at 38 the first black, first woman and youngest person to become provost at Stanford University; the first woman national security adviser. Although Felix didn't interview Rice, this informative biography draws on a thorough list of secondary sources and on interviews with family, friends and colleagues. 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. 16 pages of b&w photos.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
In this portrait of President Bush's national security advisor,Felix (Laura: America's First Lady, First Mother) presents Riceas perhaps the most influential woman in the history of the U.S.government. Rice has had a distinguished career as scholar,professor, and provost, but here her passions for music,football, and Russia get equal play.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From AudioFile
Once in a while, the author tries to stir up some emotion, but there's just not much of it in a dry biography such as this. President George W. Bush's National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, is an inherently interesting individual. For example, she surprises and offends some who assume that talented black women must all be political liberals. Rice isn't, and she has good reasons, some revealed here. She is an intellectual with a deep background in languages, history, and political science. From all accounts, she is congenial and personally effective, too. However, this listener would liked to have heard directly from Dr. Rice on who she is beyond the surface of things. In this, one is disappointed.D.R.W. AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine--
Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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New York Daily News
This biography sheds light on the personal and political history of one of Washington's most powerful figures.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
The Star (Chicago, IL)
Compelling and hard to put down.
Oprah Winfrey
There is no pretense, no power play, none of the usual false airs....She's got the power and everyone knows it.
Midwest Book Review
The engaging story of the strong-willed and remarkable Rice....An amazing portrait of a great woman.
The Star, Chicago, IL
Even readers with a disinterest in politics may find this success story compelling and hard to put down.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Publishers Weekly
Antonia Felix presents a well-written, highly readable portrait....A thorough and engaging profile.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
Midwest Book ReviewThe engaging story of the strong-willed and remarkable Rice....An amazing portrait of a great woman.
作者简介
Antonia Felix is the author of thirteen nonfiction books, including the national bestseller
Laura: America's First Lady, First Mother and
Andrea Bocelli: A Celebration, as well as biographies on Harry Connick Jr. and Christine Todd Whitman. She is also an operatic soprano who performs throughout the United States and Europe. She lives with her husband in South Texas.
