Product Description
Discover the riveting and deeply personal account of history in the making with this paperback edition of Barack Obama's presidential memoirs. In A Promised Land, Obama shares his improbable journey from a young man searching for his identity to becoming the leader of the free world. This stunning narrative is not just a memoir; it provides a compelling exploration of his political education and the landmark moments during the first term of his historic presidency.
As you dive into this beautifully written and powerful book, you’ll accompany Obama on a journey that highlights:
- His earliest political aspirations and the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that showcased the strength of grassroots activism.
- The watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he made history as the first African American elected as 44th president of the United States.
- A unique, introspective look at the awesome reach and limitations of presidential power, alongside insightful thoughts on U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy.
Obama's reflections are intensely candid. He does not shy away from discussing the forces that opposed him both at home and abroad, the weight of expectation borne by a generation, and his own moments of self-doubt and disappointment. Yet, throughout its pages, the book embodies his unwavering belief that progress within the great American experiment is always possible.
A Promised Land captures Obama's conviction that democracy is cultivated through empathy and common understanding, constructed together day by day. It's a story of one man's bet with history and an inspiring reminder that hope and change are never out of reach.
Don’t miss your chance to own this record-breaking, critically acclaimed no.1 bestseller. Experience history through the eyes of one of its most influential figures.
Product Details
| Author: | Barack Obama |
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| Publisher: | Penguin |
| SKU: | BK0510652 |
| EAN: | 9781405974042 |
| Number Of Pages: | 768 |
| Language: | English |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Reading age : | All |