A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States, elected in November 2008 and holding office for two terms. He is the author of two previous New York Times bestselling books, Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope, and the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Michelle. They have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Gorgeously written, humorous, compelling, life affirming --
Justin Webb * Mail on Sunday *
Beautifully written and disarmingly candid . . . leavened with
telling asides, poignant vignettes, painterly character sketches
and an occasional corker of a joke -- Tony Allen-Mills * The
Sunday Times *
As a work of political literature A Promised Land is
impressive. Obama is a gifted writer -- Gary Younge * Guardian
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Barack Obama is as fine a writer as they come . . . the prose
gorgeous in places, the detail granular and vivid -- Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie * The New York Times *
What is unexpected in A Promised Land is not its literary
elegance but the former president's candour -- David Olusoga *
Observer *
I loved A Promised Land . . . President Obama is
unusually honest about his experience in the White House, including
how isolating it is to be the person who ultimately calls the
shots. It's a fascinating look at what it's like to steer a country
through challenging times
Deeply enjoyable . . . Obama is such a fluent and warm writer
and so good at describing events and people * Daily Express
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Beautifully written . . . it's probably the best volume of
autobiography from a former president in modern times -- Sean
O'Grady * Independent, ***** *
Remarkably candid and beautifully written . . . It should bring
inspiration for we Brits who want to build our own version of
inclusive patriotism here at home -- David Lammy * i *
Gives a very human insight into the White House * Stylist
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To keep company with his elegant prose, complex conscience and
unmistakable intelligence is a cool drink of water after four years
of the other guy . . . -- Sam Leith * Spectator *
Elegantly written ... Obama comes across as literary, tolerant and
dignified. A gifted writer, he maintains the reader's interest for
over 700 pages -- Eric Foner * TLS *
Deeply enjoyable...Obama is such a fluent and warm writer and so
good at describing events and people * Daily Express *
His ability to put himself in the shoes of others - even those who
treat him with open contempt - is admirable -- Financial Times
Honest, powerful and personal...a must read * OK! magazine *
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