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For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens on Barack Obama.
The American Journey of Barack Obama covers the candidate from his childhood and adolescence to his time as editor of The Harvard Law Review and his Chicago activist years, culminating with the excitement and fervor of the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention. The unfolding drama of Obama's life and political career is cinematic in scope, and never has it been presented so compellingly.
In addition to a powerful array of photographs that were taken by many of the country's greatest photographers (and some that were snapped, in the quiet moments, by Obama family members themselves), this book also includes a Foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, an incisive narrative biography and original essays by some of our finest writers, including Gay Talese, Charles Johnson, Melissa Fay Greene, Andrei Codrescu, Fay Weldon, Richard Norton Smith, Bob Greene and several others. Many readers will find a new understanding of Obama. All readers will feel that they are bearing witness to a singular, undeniably American story.
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"OK so I really didn't read too much of it, but I like looking at pictures of our handsome president. He's lovely and I wish I had time to read all about him, but I have to choose books that are slightly more pertinent to my life right now."
— Emily (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Senator Obama’s singularly American life has been characterized by tragedy and triumph, drama and despair, anxiety and anticipation, and, ultimately, enormous excitement and the deepest historical significance. In this book, Obama’s tale is told in all of its dimensions, from the mistakes he has made and the obstacles he has confronted and overcome, to his moments of almost sublime and glorious transcendence…exceptionally candid.”
— Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research -
“Regardless of one’s political viewpoint, the story of President Obama’s journey to the White House deserves to be heard, and the editors of Life magazine have the expertise to recount such a trip. Staying as neutral as possible, they examine how the president achieved the highest political office in the nation and suggest possible ways to understand his trajectory.”
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The phenomenon that is Barack Obama has intrigued us all. Who is Barack Obama? The editors of LIFE have gone a very long way toward helping us all answer this question. Senator Obama's singularly American life has been characterized by tragedy and triumph, drama and despair, anxiety and anticipation, and, ultimately, enormous excitement and the deepest historical significance. In this book, Obama's tale is told in all of its dimensions, from the mistakes he has made and the obstacles he has confronted and overcome, to his moments of almost sublime and glorious transcendence. With spectacular photographs--funny, surprising,exceptional in detail--combined with a highly readable narrative, Obama's biography comes to life, from his youth in Hawaii to his roots in Africa, from Harvard to Chicago and, eventually, to his life as a public servant in Washington. Who is Barack Obama? Read these compelling words and study these exceptionally candid and beautiful photographs and discover the answer for yourself.
— Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
The American Journey of Barack Obama Listener Reviews
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" Yippee, we now have a president I want to read about! "
— Jeanette, 1/7/2014 -
" I'll admit it--I'm a fan of the First Family. This would have received more stars from me if the book included more photos and a little less text. It's a LIFE book, so I expected more visuals and, let's face it, he's cute (no disrespect) and the camera loves him. "
— Doree, 1/1/2014 -
" I think that the journey of Barack Obama has been wonderful and this book will take you step by step into his life and what he has gone through in his life. "
— Zorayda, 12/24/2013 -
" OK, I just looked at the pictures! Really nice view of our new president. Plenty of biographical information as well as being a re-cap of his candidacy. "
— Patty, 11/2/2013 -
" I liked this book. Great information and great photos--wouldn't expect anything less from Life. "
— Edy, 10/29/2013 -
" Very good book to read this week - and I learned some more facts about our 44th President! Lots of nice pictures too. "
— Joanne, 10/6/2013 -
" My boss gave me this book for my birthday! It's the perfect coffee table book for this post election season. Lovely photographs and plenty of good commentary too. "
— Kecia, 8/30/2013 -
" Text and photographs present the life of the Harvard Law School graduate, legislator, civil rights lawyer and 2008 presidential candidate, from his childhood in Hawaii to his presidential campaign "
— pati, 9/28/2012 -
" A beautiful book!! "
— Melanie, 4/5/2012 -
" You can read my thoughts here. "
— Joy, 12/6/2011 -
" I've read a couple of books about and by Obama and so I just wanted to look at his life in pictures. "
— Judith, 6/5/2011 -
" While the text and the story are great, the focus of this book is the fabulous photographs. Trust Life magazine to create such a beautiful book about one of the most fascinating men in a generation. "
— Jennifer, 7/4/2010 -
" Beautifully illustrated book with some awesome photographs about our new President of the USA. Uplifting writing about the history and journey of this man, things that I did not know, I learned from reading this great book. "
— Jamie, 3/15/2010
About Editors of Life Magazine
Life has long been one of the country’s preeminent publishers of periodicals and books and is renowned for its presentation of photography. The editors have released multiple books that reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and were praised by the Wall Street Journal and other important publications.
About Richard Allen
Richard Allen is an accomplished and respected theatrical actor whose work includes Ragtime and PBS’ Great Performances: Play On! His voice can be heard on numerous television and radio productions, as well as the animated series Jumanji. Allen is also the winner of seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.