Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman's Quest for Social Justice in America, from the Courtroom to the Kill Zones
"[A] remarkable journey.... Open and insightful.... Readers will be appalled by the evils Rice fights, but astounded by the energy and intelligence she brings to the battle."--Publishers Weekly(starred review)“Connie Rice is one of the few great progressive figures and voices whose love of poor people is visceral and whose commitment to justice is unstoppable. Don’t miss this powerful story of a grand prophetic witness!”--Cornel West, Princeton University"A compelling story of a life dedicated to creating positive and lasting change in two of the most significant issues facing our society, civil rights and gang violence. There is nobody in America today who has brought so much positive change to these two issues than Connie.... Anyone who cares about democracy and its true potential needs to read this book. "--William J. Bratton, Former Chief-LAPD, Former Commissioner-NYPD"Writing with conviction, Connie Rice vividly portrays her life’s work and her unyielding commitment to our shared family values— the power of education, a dedication to improving the lives of others and a belief that it does not matter where you came from; it matters where you are going."--Condoleezza Rice,Former U.S. Secretary of State"Essential reading for civic leaders, soldiers and statesmen alike. One of our most thoughtful and dynamic leaders lays out how a holistic approach is required to address some of our nation's most complex problems."--Gen. (Ret.) Stanley A. McChrystal“Connie Rice is the most brilliant legal mind I’ve encountered in my twenty-year broadcast history. I hang on her every word. She concedes nothing without a demand--never has and never will.”--Tavis Smiley"Genuinely compelling.... [An] inspiring, passionate story."--Kirkus"This powerful memoir offers vivid accounts of the fight for social justice from the streets to the courtroom. An excellent read."--Booklist"A big, important story ... of [Rice's] passion, her history, her legal record and her connection to both the powerful and the underprivileged in Los Angeles."--Carolyn Kellogg,Los Angeles Times