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This is the story of Condoleezza Rice-- her early years growing up in the hostile environment of Birmingham, Alabama; her rise in the ranks at Stanford University to become the university's second-in-command and an expert in Soviet and Eastern European Affairs; and finally, in 2000, her appointment as the first Black woman to serve as Secretary of State.
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An in-depth look at the life, faith, and achievements of one of America's most fascinating women.
"One day I'll be in that house," said ten-year-old Condoleezza Rice as she gazed across the White House's expansive front lawn.
Of course, Condi made good on that promise. With poise and gracefulness, combined with an iron will and determination, rarely seen in Washington, Rice has become one of the most iconic and influential figures on the world stage....
4) Hard choices
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"Hillary Rodham Clinton's inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as America's 67th Secretary of State, and how those experiences drive her view of the future. "All of us face hard choices in our lives," Hillary Rodham Clinton writes at the start of this personal chronicle of years at the center of world events. "Life is about making such choices. Our choices and how we handle them shape the people we...
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"As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state."--
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Random House
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English
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Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, the first African-American female secretary of state, discussing her childhood in Alabama, schooling, years at Stanford University, political career, role in George W. Bush's presidency, reputation after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and other related topics.
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Aladdin
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2016.
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English
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A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, First Lady during her husband's Bill Clinton's administration, New York Senator, Secretary of State during Barack Obama's administration, and candidate for the Presidency of the United States in 2016.
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Simon & Schuster
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2014
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Español
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Hillary Clinton's candid reflections about the key moments during her time as Secretary of State, as well as her thoughts about how to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.
Reflexiones sinceras de Hillary Clinton sobre los momentos clave durante su tiempo como Secretario de Estado, así como sus ideas sobre cómo navegar por los desafíos del siglo 21.
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