Condoleezza Rice : Being the Best [Paperback]

Mary Dodson Wade (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Gateway Biographies

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, from her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, to her amazing scholarly and musical accomplishments and involvement in foreign affairs.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-This title traces Rice's life from her birth in Birmingham, AL, to her current role as national security adviser to President George W. Bush. Emphasis is placed on Rice's rise from a childhood in the "Jim Crow" South to a position of national importance and her place as a young woman in a world of "gray-haired" men. The facts are presented in short sentences in large print and accompanied by many well-chosen color and black-and-white photographs. The few quotes included illustrate Rice's determination and goal-setting ability. Fact boxes inform readers about the music she listens to as she works out, about her religious faith and favorite hymns, and more. A time line, a not very useful list of books and articles for further reading, and a helpful index are included.
Marlene Gawron, formerly at Orange County Library, Orlando, FL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. The subtitle is apt. Readers will come away from this well-paced biography with the impression that Rice is darn near perfect. Raised in a middle-class home in Birmingham by her father, a pastor and teacher, and her mother, a musician, Rice read music before books. She was performing piano recitals by the time she was four, but she decided to give up a music career when she felt she would never reach the upper echelon of the field. A lecture on international relations by Madeleine Albright's father led her to a career in international relations, where she became the protegee of several important military and political figures, including the first president Bush and, later, his son. Rice's current job as National Security Advisor is briefly covered, but the focus here is on her accomplishments. Nicely peppered with quotes (unsourced) and many black-and-white and color photographs (some from her early life), this is an attractive addition to the Gateway Biography series. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (January 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761319271
• ISBN-13: 978-0761319276
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,274,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant woman, April 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Condoleezza Rice : Being the Best (Paperback)

An excellent story about the life of this genius. Doesn't go much into her service as National Security Advisor, but it does give some insight into her accomplishments. Recommended for young women!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Lady, April 20, 2006

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Elijah Chingosho "Dr Elijah Chingosho" (Nairobi, Kenya) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Condoleezza Rice : Being the Best (Paperback)

"Condoleezza Rice: Being the Best" is a delightful little book about the life of currently the most powerful woman in the world. The biography traces her life from the time she was born and raised in a middle class family in Birmingham, Alabama, her love for music and how she ended up with a remarkable career in international relations up to the time she was appointed as the national security advisor.

Condi's genius, skills and accomplishments serve as an inspiration to young people, especially girls. She is a role model of excellence as she made it purely on merit, to high echelons of immense influence at a very young age.

This is excellent reading for children who can be inspired by this unique and remarkable lady.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Childrens Book, March 4, 2006

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Doreen Lemon "kiwi books" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Condoleezza Rice : Being the Best (Paperback)

This was an excellant book but is a childs book aimed at around 9 - 10 years of age, or people with English as a second language.