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The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House Audiobook
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It's amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein in his political expos├® The Amateur. Tapping into the public's growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama's toxic combination of incompetence and arrogance has run our nation and his presidency off the rails.
"Obama was both completely inexperienced and ideologically far to the left of most Americans when he entered the White House," says Klein. "And he was so arrogant that he didn't even know what he didn't know."
Klein, who is known for getting the inside scoop on everyone from the Kennedys to the Clintons, reveals never-before-published details about the Obama administration's political inner workings, as well as Barack and Michelle's personal lives, including:
–The inordinate influence Michelle wields over Barack and her feud with a high-profile celebrity
–The real reason Rahm Emanuel left the White House (it wasn't for family reasons)
–Why Valerie Jarrett's role is closer to that of Rasputin than impartial senior advisor
–How Obama has purposefully forgotten and ignored those who put him in power, including the Kennedys and the Jewish and African American communities in Chicago
From Obama's conceited and detached demeanor, to his detrimental reliance on Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett's advice, to the Obamas' extravagant and out-of-touch lifestyle, The Amateur reveals a president whose ignorance and incompetence are sabotaging himself, his presidency, and America.
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"I wish Mr. Klein would have been a little less dramatic and less bias in his writing of this book and just presented the results of the interveiws and let the reader draw on there own conclusions. But what he wrote is nothing I didn't already suspect from this president. What you see in this book on Obama is what we in Illinois see every day in our state government, Chicago politics on a national level. I found it to be an easy read and helped fill in some of the blanks I didn't know. I enjoyed this book very much and hope others will read it to."
— Steven (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Amateur is the best book I’ve read on how Barack Obama is wrecking our country. I urge everyone who cares about America to read Edward Klein’s eye-opening book.”
— Donald J. Trump -
“This is a racy, entertaining, informative book that illuminates apects of Obama and his team that have not been previously reported. A necessary antidote to the Obama worship that is sure to characterize the election debate.”
— Dinesh D’Souza, New York Times bestselling author -
“A devastating indictment of the lethal combination of incompetence and radicalism that has made Obama into one of the worst presidents in American history.”
— Norman Podhoretz, New York Times bestselling author -
“All the horrors I predicted in Welcome to Obamaland have now been definitively proven true by Edward Klein’s rip-roaringly readable new book The Amateur, which uses great stories and great reporting to illustrate just how ideological, arrogant, and hapless Obama and his administration really are. An outstanding demolition job on the most overrated president of our time.”
— James Delingpole, columnist for the Daily Telegraph (London) and the Spectator (London) and author of Welcome to Obamaland
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A Library Journal bestseller
The Amateur Listener Reviews
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" OK, I'm not a big fan of Saint Obama and the author isn't wild about "the amateur" either. Political spin books are all the rage right now. So I read this one with a grain of salt. Is it truth? Who knows? For me the author echoed some of the creeps I have about Obama with some interviews and historical records. And for me the title resonates. "
— Jim, 2/11/2014 -
" hahahaha very interesting read "
— Saul, 2/7/2014 -
" Perfect description of the president. "
— Julie, 1/28/2014 -
" This was obviously an anti-Obama book but I learned quite a few things...example; Obama passed on getting Bin Laden several times before they did. It is always interesting to find what really goes on in our government. "
— Twohoffmans, 1/28/2014 -
" This book feels like it was written by an amateur. The quality of the writing was poor. "
— Andy, 1/25/2014 -
" Obama's understanding of his role is only slightly more disturbing, then the description of normal politics at the capital. However, it is a shame we can't vote Valerie Jarret out of office. Also, Chicago's dirty politics haven't changed much since my High School history book was written. "
— Emily, 1/24/2014 -
" Must read if you want to get to know our President! "
— Darlene, 1/19/2014 -
" I know these kinds of books are one-sided, but I love reading about how a multitude of politicians, personalities, celebrities, and ordinary citizens' view of the current president went bad. "
— jeremy, 1/11/2014 -
" this book is Excellent. Its what every person should read to get an inside look at the Amateur who is trying to destroy our country. "
— Ted, 1/6/2014 -
" Everyone should read this book before they vote in November 2012 "
— Karrel, 1/6/2014 -
" Great read for all political parties. Obama is not who he tries to portray on the outside. "
— J, 1/6/2014 -
" A real eye opener.I bought this in hardcover to pass it on to others.This is definitely a must read for the time!Easy to read, hard to put down. "
— Tanja, 12/29/2013 -
" Well, I see why this has moved up on NYT list this week. Conservatives always understand what is here. Liberals won't read or won't believe. But the title says it all - an amateur in the top political job of this nation, and someone elected him. Are we in for a repeat? "
— Baxter, 12/20/2013 -
" It was interesting book. "
— Leigh, 11/28/2013 -
" Good read. It made me wonder about the competency of the present administration. "
— Bill, 11/28/2013 -
" It was at the library, and it was available. Not a very rosy picture of the president, but then again I never bought into the hopey-changey crap in the first place. Will it change some minds? Maybe. Will it matter in November? Time will tell. "
— James, 11/17/2013 -
" If you want to read about the real Obama, this is the book. "
— Ryan, 11/1/2013 -
" A little to the right for my tastes but many valid arguments were made. "
— Fil, 10/18/2013 -
" More insight~ but not much. Stating the obvious. "
— Carla, 7/5/2013 -
" I am not surprised. Trite, bitter but well documented and believeable. Unfortunately. It is what it is and there is nothing that will change it. "
— Ce, 5/10/2013 -
" A must read for all Americans! "
— Darla, 1/12/2013 -
" Wow. This was eye opening because I'm not up on my politics. I had no idea Obama had made so many mistakes and had so many enemies. Well written book and really made me think. "
— Heather, 11/4/2012 -
" A well written researched book that reveals the inside forces and influences within the Obama administration. The book illustrates not only the narcissism and arrogance of Barack Obama but goes deeper and reveals a president who is dangerously naive and inexperienced; a very revealing read! "
— Michael, 10/20/2012
About Edward Klein
Edward Klein is a New York Times bestselling nonfiction author. He is also the former foreign editor of Newsweek and former editor-in-chief of the New York Times Magazine. He frequently contributes to Vanity Fair and Parade and currently lives in New York.
About John McLain
John McLain is an actor, professional voice talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. On stage, he has appeared in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Amahl & the Night Visitors, and The Music Man.