Edward McClelland is a veteran political journalist working out of Chicago. His previous books include The Third Coast: Sailors, Strippers, Fishermen, Folksingers, Long-Haired Ojibway Painters and God-Save-the-Queen Monarchists of the Great Lakes and Horseplayers: Life at the Track. He has written for the Chicago Reader, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Slate, Salon, Chicago magazine and many other publications.
"With Young Mr. Obama, Edward McClelland finishes what The Bridge
started, showing how Obama navigated Chicago political life, which
can be as rough as a Blackhawks game ... McClelland's book is long
on reporting and narrative, and short on meditation and analysis -
for which readers can be thankful.... For the many Americans who
remain fascinated with the American president, Young Mr. Obama
makes for insightful, enlightening reading, a worthy supplement to
Remnick's book and a valuable contribution to the record on the
44th president." --Christian Science Monitor"So the question was
whether is this just another Obama book. The answer is no. The
great strength of the book lies in it coverage of the early
years.... delving into all this breaks new biographical ground and
will function as a solid foundation for future books on the
subject. The book is a must-read for all Obama political junkies
who want to know more for it does significantly advance the
historical record regarding his younger years." --New York Journal
of Books"McClelland does a great job illustrating how the
gerrymandering of Chicago's First Congressional District and the
emergence of early 20th century black leaders such as Oscar
DePriest and William Dawson established strong foundations for
black leadership to emerge in Chicago and across Illinois, well
before it became accepted elsewhere." --GapersBlock.com"McClelland
explores how Chicago's long-established African American political
power bases helped nurture Obama's career." --San Francisco
Chronicle"Where did Barack Obama come from? No answer to that
question can be complete without the stories that unfold in this
book. Many of them date from the time when Edward McClelland was
just about the only reporter covering the young and unknown Obama.
Understanding how this extraordinary leader rose from Chicago
politics to the pinnacle of world power is not possible without the
insights in Young Mr.Obama." --Stephen Kinzer, author of Overthrow:
America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq"Edward
McClelland's Young Mr. Obama argues convincingly that our first
black president couldn't have come from any place other than
Chicago. If you want to understand the 'Chicago-style' politics
that shaped our president--the real thing, not the right-wing
cartoon--you have to read Young Mr. Obama." --Joan Walsh, editor in
chief of Salon.com"[McClelland] makes a convincing case that
President Obama's experiences in his adopted city shaped him
profoundly and helped make him the seasoned and formidable
politician he is today. An engaging overview of the president's
early political education." --Kirkus Reviews"As Barack Obama's
presidency is beset by falling ratings, a weak economy, and an
antideficit mood, McClelland's examination of Obama's ascendency
should encourage supporters and instill caution in opponents."
--Publishers Weekly"Richly details Obama's background in Chicago
and how it impressed those who would eventually help his
presidential campaign like senior advisor David Axelrod." --Paul
Bedard, U.S. News & World Report's Washington Whispers blog"A fine
survey of how local Chicago politics shaped Obama." --Midwest Book
Review"A great read." --AND Magazine
With "Young Mr. Obama," Edward McClelland finishes what "The
Bridge" started, showing how Obama navigated Chicago political
life, which can be as rough as a Blackhawks game McClelland's book
is long on reporting and narrative, and short on meditation and
analysis for which readers can be thankful . For the many Americans
who remain fascinated with the American president, "Young Mr.
Obama" makes for insightful, enlightening reading, a worthy
supplement to Remnick's book and a valuable contribution to the
record on the 44th president. "Christian Science Monitor" So the
question was whether is this just another Obama book. The answer is
no. The great strength of the book lies in it coverage of the early
years . delving into all this breaks new biographical ground and
will function as a solid foundation for future books on the
subject. The book is a must-read for all Obama political junkies
who want to know more for it does significantly advance the
historical record regarding his younger years. "New York Journal of
Books" McClelland does a great job illustrating how the
gerrymandering of Chicago's First Congressional District and the
emergence of early 20th century black leaders such as Oscar
DePriest and William Dawson established strong foundations for
black leadership to emerge in Chicago and across Illinois, well
before it became accepted elsewhere. "GapersBlock.com" McClelland
explores how Chicago's long-established African American political
power bases helped nurture Obama's career. "San Francisco
Chronicle" Where did Barack Obama come from? No answer to that
question can be complete without the stories that unfold in this
book. Many of them date from the time when Edward McClelland was
just about the only reporter covering the young and unknown Obama.
Understanding how this extraordinary leader rose from Chicago
politics to the pinnacle of world power is not possible without the
insights in "Young Mr.Obama." "Stephen Kinzer, author of Overthrow:
America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq" Edward
McClelland's "Young Mr. Obama" argues convincingly that our first
black president couldn't have come from any place other than
Chicago. If you want to understand the 'Chicago-style' politics
that shaped our president--the real thing, not the right-wing
cartoon--you have to read "Young Mr. Obama." "Joan Walsh, editor in
chief of Salon.com" [McClelland] makes a convincing case that
President Obama's experiences in his adopted city shaped him
profoundly and helped make him the seasoned and formidable
politician he is today. An engaging overview of the president's
early political education. "Kirkus Reviews" As Barack Obama's
presidency is beset by falling ratings, a weak economy, and an
antideficit mood, McClelland's examination of Obama's ascendency
should encourage supporters and instill caution in opponents.
"Publishers Weekly" Richly details Obama's background in Chicago
and how it impressed those who would eventually help his
presidential campaign like senior advisor David Axelrod. "Paul
Bedard, U.S. News & World Report's Washington Whispers blog" A fine
survey of how local Chicago politics shaped Obama. "Midwest Book
Review" A great read. "AND Magazine""
"With "Young Mr. Obama," Edward McClelland finishes what "The
Bridge" started, showing how Obama navigated Chicago political
life, which can be as rough as a Blackhawks game ... McClelland's
book is long on reporting and narrative, and short on meditation
and analysis - for which readers can be thankful.... For the many
Americans who remain fascinated with the American president, "Young
Mr. Obama" makes for insightful, enlightening reading, a worthy
supplement to Remnick's book and a valuable contribution to the
record on the 44th president.""--Christian Science Monitor" "So the
question was whether is this just another Obama book. The answer is
no. The great strength of the book lies in it coverage of the early
years.... delving into all this breaks new biographical ground and
will function as a solid foundation for future books on the
subject. The book is a must-read for all Obama political junkies
who want to know more for it does significantly advance the
historical record regarding his younger years."--"New York""
Journal of Books """ "McClelland does a great job illustrating how
the gerrymandering of Chicago's First Congressional District and
the emergence of early 20th century black leaders such as Oscar
DePriest and William Dawson established strong foundations for
black leadership to emerge in Chicago and across Illinois, well
before it became accepted elsewhere."-- GapersBlock.com "McClelland
explores how Chicago's long-established African American political
power bases helped nurture Obama's career."--"San Francisco""
Chronicle""" "Where did Barack Obama come from? No answer to that
question can be complete without the stories that unfold in this
book. Many of them date from the time when Edward McClelland was
just about the only reporter covering the young and unknown Obama.
Understanding how this extraordinary leader rose from Chicago
politics to the pinnacle of world power is not possible without the
insights in "Young Mr.Oba
“With "Young Mr. Obama," Edward McClelland finishes what "The
Bridge" started, showing how Obama navigated Chicago political
life, which can be as rough as a Blackhawks game …
McClelland’s book is long on reporting and narrative, and short on
meditation and analysis – for which readers can be thankful…. For
the many Americans who remain fascinated with the American
president, "Young Mr. Obama" makes for insightful, enlightening
reading, a worthy supplement to Remnick’s book and a valuable
contribution to the record on the 44th president.”"—Christian
Science Monitor" “So the question was whether is this
just another Obama book. The answer is no. The great strength of
the book lies in it coverage of the early years…. delving into all
this breaks new biographical ground and will function as a solid
foundation for future books on the subject. The book is a must-read
for all Obama political junkies who want
“Where did Barack Obama come from? No answer to that question
can be complete without the stories that unfold in this book.
Many of them date from the time when Edward McClelland was just
about the only reporter covering the young and unknown Obama.
Understanding how this extraordinary leader rose from Chicago
politics to the pinnacle of world power is not possible without the
insights in "Young Mr.Obama".”—Stephen Kinzer, author of
"Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to
Iraq""" "Edward McClelland's "Young Mr. Obama" argues
convincingly that our first black president couldn't have come from
any place other than Chicago. If you want to understand the
'Chicago-style' politics that shaped our president--the real thing,
not the right-wing cartoon--you have to read "Young Mr.
Obama.""—Joan Walsh, editor in chief of
Salon.com “[McClelland] makes a convincing case that President
Obama’s
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