Extraordinary, Ordinary People

This memoir by Condoleezza Rice is a personal account of her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, during the tumultuous 1960s.

It highlights the extraordinary love, sacrifice, and educational values of her parents, John and Angelena Rice.

The book details her experiences growing up in a segregated society, her early interests in music, ice skating, and academics, and how these influences shaped her future career.

Rice also reflects on the broader social context, including the civil rights movement and its impact on her family and community.