Twice As Good
Condoleezza Rice and Her Path to Power
by Marcus Mabry
Marcus Mabry's new biography of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sheds some new light on an extraordinary
African American woman who, with self-determination, rose from Birmingham, Alabama to assume a position in the
global realms of power. Mr. Mabry's credentials as Chief Correspondent for Newsweek magazine, positions him
to pen this tome laced with insider anecdotes and White House history. Using detailed notes and a thorough
bibliography, the author delivers a compelling perspective on Ms. Rice's personal and professional growth, which
many along her path have discounted in what would become her incredible rise to world prominence.
I especially enjoyed the chapter on Rice's testimony before the 9/11 commission. Many business people,
politicians and students could learn from Rice's ability to overcome reactive instead of proactive response to
intense questioning under high-stakes circumstances. When Ms. Rice is not as well-prepared as she likes to be when
answering a question, she always follows up and returns to the issue and addresses it squarely with purpose and
depth. While this book doesn't penetrate the stoic public veneer of Ms. Rice, it does offer a compelling accounting
of how to rise from obscurity to the global stage despite gender and racial obstacles, through sheer hard work,
on-going education, and loyalty. |
The Book |
Rondale Books |
May 2007 |
Hardcover |
978-1594863622 / 1594863628 |
Non-Fiction-Politics: Biography |
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The Reviewer |
Mark Nash |
Reviewed 2007 |
NOTE: Reviewer Mark Nash
is the author of Fundamentals of Marketing for the Real Estate Professional, Starting
& Succeeding in Real Estate, Reaching Out: The Financial Power of Niche Markeing,
and 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home. |
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