I suppose I should read this book, because my perception of condi has been that she as been nothing other than a mouthpiece and enabler for the administration, more specifically, for Bush himself. The State department was excluded in the run-up to Iraq? Ok. But did Condi have an opinion on the war? A differing opinion? She's no Colin Powell.

When the strategy shifted from democratic rollover to realist negotiations, she was right there, never batting an eye to the policy 180. What is the Rice doctrine? What are her policy guidelines? Listen to the boss, play the game.