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A Promised Land Hardcover – 18 November 2020
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- Publisher : Viking; 1st edition (18 November 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 768 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0241491517
- ISBN-13 : 978-0241491515
- Dimensions : 16.2 x 5 x 24.2 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 15 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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
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
Deeply enjoyable . . . Obama is such a fluent and warm writer and so good at describing events and people ― Daily Express
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
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
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
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
Deeply enjoyable . . . Obama is such a fluent and warm writer and so good at describing events and people ― Daily Express
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
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
Book Description
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy
About the Author
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.
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I have read his previous books (“Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope”) and enjoyed them both. The first is an autobiography of his early life and the second is more of a policy document. In the case of “A Promised Land”, it falls somewhere in between. It covers his life from his rise in Illinois politics, through to his time in the US Senate and finishes with his early years as US President up to the time of the killing of Osama bin Laden.
The book is both long in terms of the number of pages (greater than seven hundred) as well as long on details. However, Obama is such a great wordsmith that to read the book is a pleasure. It simply glides along. I was disappointed to reach the end. I certainly look forward to the second volume.
As one reads “A Promised Land”, it is impossible not to be drawn into a comparison between Obama and the incumbent US President. Obama is erudite, contemplative and wise. It is simply impossible to attribute any of these characteristics to the man presently in the Oval Office.
In sum, for any reader with even the slightest interest in US politics, history or society, this book is most highly recommended.
The book is both long in terms of the number of pages (greater than seven hundred) as well as long on details. However, Obama is such a great wordsmith that to read the book is a pleasure. It simply glides along. I was disappointed to reach the end. I certainly look forward to the second volume.
As one reads “A Promised Land”, it is impossible not to be drawn into a comparison between Obama and the incumbent US President. Obama is erudite, contemplative and wise. It is simply impossible to attribute any of these characteristics to the man presently in the Oval Office.
In sum, for any reader with even the slightest interest in US politics, history or society, this book is most highly recommended.
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This is a very personal account of Barack Obama's journey to the presidency and his first term as president. It is very well written and therefore very readable. There are several remarkable issues that are highlighted(1) His work ethic, during his accession to the Illinois State Legislature, his success in being elected to the US Senate and then his success at being elected President. This work ethic continued throughout his Presidency. (2) His personal input to the various issues that emerged (3) his loyalty to his well selected staff (4) The Republican Party's horror that a black family was occupying the White House. This has led to Republican Senators blocking all of Obama's initiatives regardless of their merit and regardless of whether the initiative is in America's National interest or not.
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2021
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In this is tremendous memoir, you can hear Obama's voice with every word. The first 200 or so pages begin with Obama writing about his life prior to his being elected president. This is introduction is particularly entertaining. In writing about his time as President, he places himself and the decisions he makes in a broad historical context, often summarising histories (the GFC, Israel/Palestine conflict ect.) for example. This is helpful as there's no assumption about the reader's prior knowledge of such histories, which lead up to Obama writing about his own place in these histories. Obama is matter of fact when necessary; his prose is imbued with the warmth, sensitivity, occasional humor and urgency. The final chapter left me breathless (I won't give it away here), and absolutely left me hanging for the next instalment. I very much admired Obama prior to reading this book; I finished it with a far deeper admiration and understanding of his legacy.
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Reviewed in Australia on 22 November 2020
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Obama is just an effortless communicator, whether writing or speaking, he is just fantastic to listen to and read. Thoroughly enjoyed this purchase and made all the better by a prompt service from Amazon.
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Reviewed in Australia on 22 November 2020
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Amazing read...Enjoying the candid story telling covering an honest account of background scenery that happened at the highest level. Still long way to go in finishing this book, but I know it will get more interesting from where I got to in last 2 days of getting my hands on this much awaited book.
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Reviewed in Australia on 23 January 2021
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My husband, a long time fan of Obama's legacy is enjoying this book. True to Obama's erudition and intellect, this is a hefty read, but keeps the reader engaged. My husband began reading it for hope before Biden brought such to the American presidency.
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2021
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I am an absolute die hard fan of the obamas and everything they represent but so far the book is not capturing me and is almost to the point of too descriptive and wordy. ( Im 130 pages in) I hope it gets better.
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James M.
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Boring!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 24 November 2020Verified Purchase
Boring!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on 28 November 2020Verified Purchase
Very disappointed, this was a I love myself and anyone who doesn’t love me is wrong story.
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Pebbles
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Absolutely a great read! Refreshing! :-)
Reviewed in the United States on 18 November 2020Verified Purchase
If you would like to see and read an educated person speak his truth and hide nothing in the process, this is the book to purchase. It is refreshing to read something a book from a Great President of this time. With all the drama and racism his' family had to deal with in the WH, shows how mature they truly are. He still managed to be a kind spirit to anyone and everyone he has met, so far. Compared to the people who have turned it into a Fun House, full of clowns. This book is very enlightening to his' life and to his' journey. So, thank you Mr. President for all of you and Ms. First Lady hard work! Keep up the good work, Mr. Obama. God bless you and your lovely family!
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Promise without Land, for Land without Promise
Reviewed in the United States on 18 November 2020Verified Purchase
Promise without Land, for Land without Promise.
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Yeah Right
Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2020Verified Purchase
I believe you may have mis-labeled this as non-fiction.
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