No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington - Condoleezza Rice

 

No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington, a political Autobiography written candidly in first person detailing the life and duties of former national security officer and Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice during the eight years of her service along side George W Bush as President.

During the Bush presidency, Rice served as his chief advisor on national security issues, this job also included harmonizing the relationship between the Secretaries of State and Defense.

No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington details the duties and story of dealing with tasks of high importance, including the 9/11 attacks which found Rice at the centre of intense efforts to keep America safe.

Rices candid and introspective thoughts and actions, makes this a read that allows for the reader to reflect on past life experiences and moments that truly place themselves in the shoes of Condoleezza Rice, herself.  Although, this autobiography is not written or unfolding at an intensifying pace, it does build momentum and move the story through timeframes and periods, therefore, providing a solid conclusion to her time in office during said years.

This autobiography is personal and reflective and really provokes thoughts of how anyone could feel so comfortable and confidant to deal with advanced world issues.

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Penguin Random House

Author: Condoleezza Rice

Citation: Rice C. (2012). No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington. New York: Crown Publishers.