In this captivating memoir for young people, looking back with candor and affection, Condoleezza Rice evokes in rich detail her remarkable childhood. Her life began in the comparatively placid 1950s in Birmingham, Alabama, where black people lived in a segregated parallel universe to their white neighbors. She grew up during the violent and shocking 1960s, when bloodshed became a part of daily life in the South. Rice’s portrait of her parents, John and Angelena, highlights their ambitions and frustrations and shows how much they sacrificed to give their beloved only child the best chance for success. Rice also discusses the challenges of being a precocious child who was passionate about music, ice skating, history, and current affairs. Her memoir reveals with vivid clarity how her early experiences sowed the seeds of her political beliefs and helped her become a vibrant, successful woman. Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Parents and Me is a fascinating and inspirational story for young people. Includes a 16-page photo insert.
Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me
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Author: Rice, Condoleezza
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780385738798
Details:
Author: Rice, Condoleezza
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 336
Release Date: 12-10-2010
Part Number: 9780385738798
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780385738798
