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Condoleezza Rice

A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me

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From Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state and bestselling author, comes a captivating memoir of her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1950s and 1960s, a time marked by segregation and violence. Rice reflects on her parents, John and Angelena, whose ambitions and sacrifices shaped her path to success. She shares her experiences as a precocious child with passions for music, ice skating, history, and current affairs, illustrating how these early influences helped form her political beliefs and contribute to her vibrant, successful life. This memoir, adapted for young readers from her adult work, offers an inspirational narrative that highlights resilience and determination. It includes a 16-page photo insert that enriches the story. Praise for the original memoir notes its fascinating detail, thrilling achievements, and heartfelt writing, making it a highly recommended read.

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Tytuł
Condoleezza Rice
Podtytuł
A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2010
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
336
ISBN10
038573879X
ISBN13
9780385738798
Seria
Ocena
4,05 z 5
Opis
From Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state and bestselling author, comes a captivating memoir of her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1950s and 1960s, a time marked by segregation and violence. Rice reflects on her parents, John and Angelena, whose ambitions and sacrifices shaped her path to success. She shares her experiences as a precocious child with passions for music, ice skating, history, and current affairs, illustrating how these early influences helped form her political beliefs and contribute to her vibrant, successful life. This memoir, adapted for young readers from her adult work, offers an inspirational narrative that highlights resilience and determination. It includes a 16-page photo insert that enriches the story. Praise for the original memoir notes its fascinating detail, thrilling achievements, and heartfelt writing, making it a highly recommended read.