No Higher Honor
A Memoir of My Years in Washington
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3.8 • 260 Ratings
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the former national security advisor and secretary of state comes a “sharp and penetrating . . . reminder that foreign-policy choices facing the United States are complex and difficult, with no easy solutions” (The Washington Post).
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, who overcame the racism of the civil rights era to become a brilliant academic and expert on foreign affairs, Condoleezza Rice first distinguished herself as an advisor to George W. Bush during the 2000 presidential campaign, and eventually became one of his closest confidantes. Once he was elected, she served first as his chief advisor on national security issues and later as America’s chief diplomat. From the aftermath of September 11, 2001, when she stood at the center of the administration’s efforts to protect the nation, to her efforts as secretary of state to manage the world’s volatile relationships with North Korea, Iran, and Libya, her service to America led her to confront some of the worst crises the country has ever faced.
This is her unflinchingly honest story of that remarkable time, from what really went on behind closed doors when the fates of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Lebanon often hung in the balance and how frighteningly close all-out war loomed in clashes involving Pakistan-India and Russia-Georgia, to her candid appraisal of her colleagues and contemporaries. In No Higher Honor, Condoleezza Rice delivers a master class in statecraft—but always in a way that reveals her essential warmth and humility and her deep reverence for the ideals on which America was founded.
Customer Reviews
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In recent months I have become fascinated with the events facing America since 9/11. I have read the Vice Presidents account and now this riveting inside discussion of the world problems facing all of us since that historic day.
I found myself reading for hours at time as history unfolded itself in one discussion as opposed to eight years of sound bites.
Well done
No higher Honor
This is an insight into Condi's untiring positive diplomatic efforts in tune with President Bush's policies from 9/11, 2001-2008. There is great pride in the USA .
No Higher Honor
I'm proud of my country. I'm proud that we have the intellectual and political ability and desire to elect people who have the intellectual and political ability to make the world a better place. I'm proud of George W. Bush for his insistence to do what's right, and for his choice in selecting and supporting Ms. Rice. And I'm so, so proud of Ms. Rice and all she's accomplished. What lucky people we Americans are to have someone so smart, so steady and so truly a good Christian representing us to the world.
My Knowledge of world affairs has increased exponentially after reading "No Higher Honor" by Condaleezza Rice. If someone had said "here's a 1,000 page book about history to read", my instinct would have been to put it aside until I had "idle time". Instead, once I started reading, I looked forward to chapter after chapter (sometimes reading on my iPad in the middle of the night with the blanket over my head so I didn't wake my husband). The entire world climate, politically and emotionally opened up before me.
I can only say "thank you". Thank you for keeping American interests at the forefront while working to bring democracy and opportunities for peace and growth to other nations. Thank you for your tireless efforts and personal sacrifice. Thank you for staying true to your Christian beliefs. Thank you for using your (enormous) intellectual prowess to effect change in very difficult circumstances. Thank you for guiding our President. And thank you for writing this book. It is engaging, inspiring and so very educational. You've managed to humanize the politics of the world, which makes the actions of others not only more understandable, but also more personal.
I could cite example after example of things I've learned-about foreign leaders and their personalties, how and why decisions were made and how some people are just nuts. But I'll just say it again, "thank you".
PS-if I wasn't 55, I'd say I wanted to grow up to be like you and go to Stanford.