By Condoleezza Rice, Crown Publishers, New York, N.Y. 766 pages, $35
As National Security Advisor and then Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice was one of President George W. Bush’s closest advisors. In this second volume of her memoirs, she not only defends his stewardship of the country, but also explains the central role she played in every foreign affairs issue that arose during his presidency. It is a compelling read, with vivid accounts of Rice’s considerable trouble-shooting prowess, but also settles several scores with those administration officials, Democrats, and journalists with whom she sometimes clashed.
