Condi: The Life of a Steel Magnolia [Hardcover]

Mary Beth Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2008

An in-depth look at the life, faith, and achievements of one of America's most fascinating women.

Condoleezza Rice rose from humble beginnings in racially segregated Alabama to become an accomplished classical pianist, Stanford University professor and provost, US national security advisor, and secretary of state. In this gripping and inspiring book, Mary Beth Brown artfully explores the roles played in Condi's life by her parents, mentors, faith, and key events and how those things have prepared her for her present position of power and global influence.

In 2005, Condi topped Forbes' list of the world's most powerful women. In 2007, she topped GQ's ranking of Washington's most powerful players. Not only does she appeal to moderates and Republicans, she draws women, African Americans, and Hispanic voters from the Democratic Party. Additionally, Condi may emerge as a strong vice presidential candidate, a possibility the book explores.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595550984
• ISBN-13: 978-1595550989
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,117,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Condi: The life of a steel Magnolia, January 26, 2008

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Matthew F. Philichi (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews
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A "Condi" is a book for all readers. I found the book inspirational, interesting, and entertaining. Not only did I learn more about the "black" experience in the south, but I learned about the winning solution to inequalities. Condi's parents knew this all along, education and hard work.

Every parent that wants their children to turn into wonderful adults should read this book. Every little girl in America should read this book. Unlike the female characters of the pop culture world, this is the type of women that I want my girls to emulate. Although, she is beautiful, she carries herself with respect and dignity wherever she goes. This book has made a wonderful impact on me. Thank you MB Brown.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A READ!, April 8, 2008

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G. Lundmark "westword" (Tyler, TX) - See all my reviews
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Whether Republican or Democrat, (or other), white or black (or other), male or female, I think every reader will find this a most interesting book about a very unique person. There were a few surprises in the book, which I had never heard from any other source. The author did a great job of tracing Condoleeza's rise from her segregated upbringing in the deep south of the 60's to her becoming Secretary of State. Great book!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, March 24, 2008

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G. E. Williams "Nunah" (California) - See all my reviews
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As soon as I finished this informative biography, I instructed my both of my daughters to read it. Dr Rice is exactly the kind of role model I want for them.

This is an interesting bio not only for the light it sheds on the winning of the cold war, but more so in the instruction to the pathway to success and greatness. Before I read this bio I was a fan of Dr. Rice but now she is my hero.