A Promised Land: The powerful political memoir from the former US President

Barack Obama

Nov 2020 · Penguin UK

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In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama recounts his journey from a young man searching for his identity to the 44th president of the United States, describing in strikingly personal detail his political education and landmark moments of his first term.

Reflecting on his presidency, Obama takes readers from his early political dreams to his Iowa caucus victory and the historic night of November 4, 2008, when he became the first African American president. It is the story of one man’s bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage.

Obama is candid about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad and bearing the expectation of a generation buoyed by messages of “hope and change”, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high, but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day

Ratings and reviews

Halfway through and what a journey. President Obama's writing gives you a clear picture of his presidency as though you were with him. Enjoying the intimate moments of his family and life that's not always quite rightly documented.

this book is so good so far and in the end its going to be the best ending others because i dont really read biographies i couls say because some are boring but this book so far is the best and Obama should make more books like this. everyone young adult must read this book. some people want to be priministers or presidents so this book should give them an aspect for the future.

How on earth will I like a guy who killed over a hundred thousand people using drone.

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.