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Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story [Audio Download]

by Antonia Felix (Author, Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 4 hours and 27 minutes
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  • Version: Abridged
  • Publisher: Oasis Audio
  • Audible Release Date: 11 Dec 2003
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ1VJ8
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We've heard the name "Condoleezza Rice" over and over again as the spokesperson for President George W. Bush in matters of national security and foreign affairs. She presented a balanced, firm, unafraid presence to the country after the terrible events of September 11, 2001, as she spoke to the media and the public on behalf of the President. And, when the President has something to say about our friends and foes overseas, "Condi," as she is known to her friends, is usually standing in the background.

Who is this woman who moves so easily through an international arena seen usually as a venue for men only? What prepared her for the intense pressure of the White House? Where did she learn the skills that have qualified her to have the ear of the President of the United States? How did she get where she is today? All these questions and more about this remarkable woman are answered in this audiobook.

©2002 Antonia Felix; (P)2002 Oasis Audio LLC, under arrangement with New Market Press, publisher of the original unabridged book version
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1 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Alike a "TERMINATRIX" Condoleezza "Condi" Rice seems to manage her jobs, being the most martial of all war princesses, always controled and perfectly looking, coolly and compromiseless heading for preventive wars..." - Antonia Felix tries to explain the character and the life-lines from roots (from house-slaves to "evangelists of education", Condi's favorite gospel: "I need Thee every day" ) up to the present (in the year 2002: President Bush's national security advisor), describing the most prominent woman in global policy today. Superbrain or "puppet on a string" [of the Bush-Clan] or a further example of "sex sells"? Condi "surprises and offends some who assume that talented black women must all be political liberals. Rice isn't, and she has good reasons..." one reviewer wrote: Indeed, born in segregated Birmingham, Rice maybe is suffering under a sort of "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder", cannot forget the experience of the force against black ones in her childhood [1963, when white rassists placed a bomb in a black church], and therefore she strives particularly strongly for a "reversal of a faint experience": very bad conditions for the current interest members of the "Axe Of Evil" - Iraq, Iran, North Korea - isn't it? Condoleezza (versus the meaning of her name "con dolcezza" - play "with sweetness") usually isn't prim at all: to spy out (by hidden phone-hearing) the UN coworkers: that she describes with constant smile in her face only as a "dirty trick"; building up hectic reasons for a war against Saddam Hussein: don't mention it; counterarguments don't make her stumble. Antonia Felix, looking back in Condi's lifeline, writes in a thrilling manner about the racial discrimination in the USA, about the university career of Condoleezaa [aged 26 professor at the Stanford University], about her ascent to the personal coach of the white-house-chief - so that every reader of this book, beside a necessary frowning, is able to reconstruct sections of the motives of Rices political acting. So this book is very suitable to check up one of the most important wire-pullers in the enduring clash of civilizations, a story about that way, a female black person has chosen, to fight effectively against oppression ...
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Competent introduction to Dr. Rice 22 Nov 2002
By J. SHARP - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This biography provides an overview of the life, education, and career of Condoleezza Rice. While not an in-depth psychological profile or scholarly critique, it is a more than adequate comprehensive gathering of facts from articles and interviews. There is a plethora of quotes from both Rice and her acquaintances and family members. Further analysis and deeper treatment will come after her tenure in the White House, but - for now - this is a good brief introduction to this impressive American.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating life of a fascinating woman 28 Jan 2005
By Bonnie Fitzpatrick - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I picked up this book to learn more about the woman who is our new Secretary of State and I'm glad I did. It seems she's been on the track to get where she is almost from the time she was born.

Although born in segregated Birmingham, her parents tried to shield her from those realities and instead focused her upbringing on scholastic achievement and church. Her parents, very accomplished and community involved people, made sure Dr. Rice had every opportunity growing up.

The fact that Dr. Rice initially studied to become a concert pianist, until she realized she didn't have what it takes to be a success didn't surprise me. Neither did the fact that she was bright enough to skip two grades and was very young when she graduated college. I was suprised to learn that Dr. Rice initially registered as a Democrat and voted for Jimmy Carter. It was that administrations Soviet polices (and her belief in small government) that turned her into a Republican.

This book details the public face/life of Dr. Rice (the schooling, jobs, etc). Her private life is barely mentioned (no gossip here). For example, the fact that she's dated several football players is mentioned (briefly) but not discussed in any depth (the gentlemen's names aren't even included). What finally emerges is a portrait of an extremely bright, accomplished woman who loves her job, her friends and family and football.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A dynamic individual 26 Nov 2003
By Chris Salzer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Condoleezza Rice, in what amounts to a relatively short amount of time spent in public service, has seen her political stock literally catapult of late. From being a child piano prodigy to entering the University of Denver at age 15, to becoming the youngest Provost ever at Stanford, to becoming the first female National Security Advisor ever, Condi has not only met, but conquered all incoming challenges. Through the adversity of war and liberal critics, she has maintained her customary charm, intelligence, mental fortitude, and the ability to hold her own with anyone.

This book provides a brief, yet somewhat lacking, look into the maturation of Condoleezza Rice from a piano prodigy to that of a Russian virtuoso and superb foreign relations advisor. From a young age, her parents instilled in her values that she not only talks about, but lives by, in her life today; such values as self responsibility, equality and freedom for all, unwavering adherence to one's moral principles of right and wrong, a strong faith in God, and of course, a tireless work ethic that is to be lauded, if not emulated, by all. Dr. Rice is, without question, the most powerful woman in America. She has been intrumental in the unification of Germany under Bush 41, has been indispensable in her meetings with Vladimir Putin, has been resolute and positive during times of adversity, and has maintained her belief in the ideals and principles on which America was founded.

With her background and abilities, she no doubt has a bright future - possibly as Secretary of State, VP, Senator, or maybe even President. This book, despite its quasi-adequate background of Dr. Rice, provides little of her exploits as NSA. Overall, a good and insightful read about a fascinating individual - albeit without much substance.

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