A Promised Land
Barack Obama
Take a riveting journey through the life of a young man who rose to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world. In this deeply personal memoir, the 44th President of the United States offers a unique and revealing look at his journey to the Oval Office, reflecting on both the awesome power and the limits of presidential power. From the Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the passing of the Affordable Care Act and the death of Osama bin Laden, this memoir provides unprecedented access to the inner workings of the White House and the world of U.S. politics. A Promised Land is a powerful and introspective story of one man's bet with history and his belief that progress is always possible.
Publish Date
2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.34
ISBN
9781524763169
Categories
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2020-12-09T18:56:58.000Z
Half way through @BarackObama ‘s book and finding it hard to put down! “A promised land” is unlike any other presidential autobiography I’ve read. What a wonderful story teller and an incredible orator @SIRIliciously @bantigito @githu_muigai – source2021-04-04T15:47:00.000Z
A Promised Land is a monumental read, 4 seasons of The West Wing, but on paper & for real. It’s even better heard than read — @BarackObama could have a fine career as an audiobook narrator.
On a sheer technical level, his instincts about how to structure this story were faultless – source2021-01-30T07:01:31.000Z
Finally finished reading @BarackObama's 700 page book and cant wait for the sequel covering his second term. It is a great read. Many of you and my guests on @ConvoWithTrevor have recommended "The Richest Man in Babylon" which l have started reading. Loving it #TrevorBookClub 👇🏽 – source