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Barack Obama
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Barack Obama
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Brought to you by Penguin.
The number one Sunday Times and Audible best seller.
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making - from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.
In the stirring, highly anticipated 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 listeners 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 4th 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 US partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings listeners 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 US strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout and authorises 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 organiser 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.
Winner of best narration by the author – Audie Awards 2022.
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Critic Reviews
"What is unexpected in A Promised Land is the former president's candour." (David Olusoga, Observer)
"Gorgeously written, humorous, compelling, life affirming." (Justin Webb, Mail on Sunday)
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- Architha A
- 30-11-20
An endearing memoir
"Our history has always been a sum total of the choices made and the actions taken by each individual man and woman. It has always been upto us"
Managing a country is not simple. There's a backlash for everything done and undone. Millions of people's lives depend on a single act for which accountability is inescapable. Your actions are yours to own. That's the main takeaway from this book.
'A Promised Land' is a record of Obama's life; it can be considered as a continuation of his first book 'Dreams from my Father', till the end of his first term as President. With vivid accounts of every single decision made and people encountered, this book is the humanization of people working behind the scenes to ensure the stability and liveability of the world.
Going from electoral prospects, racial ties and familial responsibility to organizing counter-terrorist attacks, finding a new family at work and becoming a man of the people, Obama's journey is not only inspirational, but a pioneer to many more. Getting to know the first hand account of his struggles, fears and ultimate achievements has been a privilege.
Not only that, this is a book of hope. Hope that can be manifested within us, but not limited to it. Hope that has been the foundation stone for many innovative projects and doings. Hope for the future.
Listening to the audiobook narrated by the author himself was like listening to a 25+ hour speech of his that never left me bored! You can feel the emotions and memories flowing out of his words, which was an entirely different experience by itself.
Can't wait for the second volume to be released, even though it might take a year! Until then, I urge you to read this book. Just. Read. It.
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- Ashish
- 07-06-21
Exceptional!
One of the finest books I have read. Nobody could have scripted it, or narrated it better than President Obama himself.
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- A senior citizen
- 08-12-21
Excellent book
A very absorbing book. Informative narrative touching a range of topics with honesty and sensitivity.
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- Vimal H
- 24-11-21
Thoroughly enjoyed it
As always was great fun to listen to Obama. Great narration. Not a dull moment. I felt pride in what he achieved even though I'm not an American.
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- Kshitij S
- 27-03-21
Inspiring!!!
thank you so much for sharing your experiences sir. Immensely inspiring. Look forward to your next book.
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- DEVADAS PUZHUKIL
- 22-03-21
A Prolific President Of The Promised Land USA.
What a simple narrative by President Barack Obama. I was quite fascinated to hear from himself all about the idea of America and it's influence around the World. An African -American President performed wonderfully well.☺️👍
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- UK
- 10-05-21
Awesome
awesome especially with Obama being the narrator. however this book describes events in his first term. what about the second term? will there be part 2?
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- Kindle Customer
- 21-06-21
Promised Land
A man who abided by his ethics and conscience has led the powerful nation on earth through his indomitable will, hope and compassion.
A must read for all young adults.
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- Santosh Sukhadeve
- 07-04-21
Well written and read!
Great experience listening to the author's viewpoints, beliefs and experiences during his presidency years. Enlightening.
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- SK Patnaik
- 26-02-21
Audaciously Polite
An audaciously polite memoir of the world's most powerful man, rarely exhibiting any inhibition in calling a spade a spade. Thoroughly enjoyed each and every bit of his writing and narration. One of the best book I have ever heard or read.
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