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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-101524763160
ISBN-139781524763169
eBay Product ID (ePID)10050404322
Product Key Features
Book TitlePromised Land
Number of Pages768 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Presidents & Heads of State, United States / 21st Century, American Government / General, American Government / Executive Branch
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorBarack. Obama
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight38.9 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingA
Reviews"Barack Obama is as fine a writer as they come. . . . [ A Promised Land ] is nearly always pleasurable to read, sentence by sentence, the prose gorgeous in places, the detail granular and vivid. . . . The story will continue in the second volume, but Barack Obama has already illuminated a pivotal moment in American history, and how America changed while also remaining unchanged." --Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The New York Times Book Review
Dewey Decimal973.932092
SynopsisA riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE * NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post * Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times * NPR * The Guardian * Slate * Vox * The Economist * Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day., A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times - NPR - The Guardian - Slate - Vox - The Economist - Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.
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- 07. Dez. 2024
Good writing with precise vocabulary.
The book was authored well through out the book. It was compelling to read through and finish the book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 09. Aug. 2022
"The Memoirs of Barack H Obama"
I enjoy reading his memoirs. He is such a down-to-earth and good man. He talks about many different facets of his life, including but not limited to; his life growing up in Hawaii, his political career, his wife, his children, his friends, his political allies, and his presidency. This book is worth every penny... and more.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Mär. 2021
It's a very interesting read.
He's a very good writer and keeps the reader interested. One just can't wait to get to the next page. I would recommend it to anyone.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 03. Aug. 2021
A worthwhile read
My wife read Michelle Obama's book and this one also and positively loved and was inspired by them!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Dez. 2020
Best Book Ever
Excellent book and a valuable book to share as a gift. It is a must have treasure.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 08. Dez. 2020
Perfect
What a beautiful book so well writtenBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 08. Dez. 2020
Book
Great book by a great man!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Feb. 2022
Well expressed.
Thoughtful book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Dez. 2021
Interesting to read.
Interesting to read and learn about the Arab Israeli conflict.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Mai. 2024
Great book
Great bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
