Ever since the 1960s, African Americans have been seeking affirmation of their equality in modern America. However, it is still very rare for an African American to push beyond all limited to rise to the top, but that is exactly what one woman did—Condoleezza Rice. In Antonia Felix’s book, Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story, the author’s main goal was to study Condi’s background in order to provide America with the perfect picture of this powerful woman who dominated American politics in the early 2000s.
Felix’s portrayal of Condi’s life as a young child emphasizes the great stability that her family provided for her. Throughout her childhood and young adult life, her parents supported her wishes and dreams which changed over time. Felix places a great weight on family traditions and proper nurturing that helped provide Condi with excellent qualities that would aid her in her future careers. Continue reading