From the veteran journalist who knows him best comes a comprehensive biography of the presidential hopeful America can't stop talking about:Barack Obama. The author, a Chicago Tribune reporter who has been covering Obama since his senatorial campaign, gives readers an up-close look at how the biracial son of a Kenyan economist and a Kansas anthropologist rose from anonymity to superstardom, Chronicling Obama's childhood and young adulthood to his senatorial tenure and presidential camopaign through the Ohio primaries, the author's extensive research includes interviews with Obama's closest aides, mentors, adversaries and family.Barack obama captured America's attention when he delivered his renowned keynote address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. By encouraging his followers to believe in America's great promise, Obama has become a symbol of hope, change, and unity. From veteran Chicago Tribune journalist David Mendell comes a rich portrait of Barack Obama, chronicling his life up until his decision to run for president. See history in the making This book includes an afterword about Obama's presidential campaign through the Ohio primary and a photo insert It is adapted from Obama:From Promise to Power, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work.
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Paperback |
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| Language |
English |
| ISBN |
1.40E+14 |
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