Barack Obama

A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging - long before he became one of the most important voices in America.The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along while facing the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organiser in Chicago, and travelling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Via the lens of his relationships with his family - the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time - Obama examines the complicated truth of his father's life and legacy and comes to embrace his own divided heritage.On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path by trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to reflect on both where they come from and where they are capable of going.

Now adapted for young adults--the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called "quite extraordinary," offers an intimate look at Barack Obama's early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th president's odyssey through family, race, and identity. A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging--long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from the author, full-color photo insert, and family tree. The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago, and traveling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Told through the lens of his relationships with his family--the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time--Obama confronts the complicated truth of his father's life and legacy and comes to embrace his divided heritage. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path through trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service, and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to examine both where they come from and where they are capable of going.

Two longtime friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music, and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly produced expansion of their groundbreaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive bonus content, and never-before-seen archival material. Renegades: Born in the USA is a candid, revealing, and entertaining dialogue between President Barack Obama and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen that explores everything from their origin stories and career-defining moments to our country's polarized politics and the growing distance between the American Dream and the American reality. Filled with full-color photographs and rare archival material, it is a compelling and beautifully illustrated portrait of two outsiders--one Black and one white--looking for a way to connect their unconventional searches for meaning, identity, and community with the American story itself. It includes: - Original introductions by President Obama and Bruce Springsteen- Exclusive new material from the Renegades podcast recording sessions- Obama's never-before-seen annotated speeches, including his "Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches"- Springsteen's handwritten lyrics for songs spanning his 50-year-long career- Rare and exclusive photographs from the authors' personal archives- Historical photographs and documents that provide rich visual context for their conversation In a recording studio stocked with dozens of guitars, and on at least one Corvette ride, Obama and Springsteen discuss marriage and fatherhood, race and masculinity, the lure of the open road and the call back to home. They also compare notes on their favorite protest songs, the most inspiring American heroes of all time, and more. Along the way, they reveal their passion for--and the occasional toll of--telling a bigger, truer story about America throughout their careers, and explore how our fractured country might begin to find its way back toward unity and global leadership.

Now adapted for young adults--the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called "quite extraordinary," offers an intimate look at Barack Obama's early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th president's odyssey through family, race, and identity. A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging--long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from the author, full-color photo insert, and family tree. The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago, and traveling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Told through the lens of his relationships with his family--the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time--Obama confronts the complicated truth of his father's life and legacy and comes to embrace his divided heritage. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path through trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service, and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to examine both where they come from and where they are capable of going.

Um relato ntimo e fascinante da hist ria em forma o - feito pelo l der que nos inspirou a acreditar no poder da democracia. No comovente e aguardado primeiro volume de suas mem rias presidenciais, Barack Obama narra, nas pr prias palavras, a hist ria de sua odisseia improv vel, desde quando era um jovem em busca de sua identidade at se tornar l der da maior democracia do mundo. Com detalhes surpreendentes, ele descreve sua forma o pol tica e os momentos marcantes do primeiro mandato de sua presid ncia hist rica - poca de turbul ncias e transforma es dr sticas. Obama conduz os leitores atrav s de uma jornada cativante, que inclui suas primeiras aspira es pol ticas, a vit ria crucial nas prim rias de Iowa, na qual se demonstrou a for a do ativismo popular, e a noite decisiva de 4 de novembro de 2008, quando foi eleito 44 presidente dos Estados Unidos, o primeiro afro-americano a ocupar o cargo mais alto do pa s. Ao refletir sobre a presid ncia, ele faz uma an lise singular e cuidadosa do alcance e das limita es do Poder Executivo, al m de oferecer pontos de vista surpreendentes sobre a din mica da pol tica partid ria dos Estados Unidos e da diplomacia internacional. Obama leva os leitores para dentro do Sal o Oval e da Sala de Situa o da Casa Branca, e tamb m em viagens a Moscou, Cairo e Pequim, entre outros lugares. Acompanhamos de perto seus pensamentos enquanto monta o gabinete, enfrenta uma crise financeira global, avalia a figura de Vlad mir P tin, supera dificuldades que pareciam insuper veis para aprovar a Lei de Assist ncia Acess vel (Affordable Care Act), bate de frente com generais sobre a estrat gia militar dos Estados Unidos no Afeganist o, trata da reforma de Wall Street, reage devastadora explos o da plataforma petrol fera Deepwater Horizon e autoriza a Opera o Lan a de Netuno, que culmina com a morte de Osama bin Laden. Uma terra prometida extraordinariamente pessoal e introspectivo - o relato da aposta de um homem na hist ria, da f de um l der comunit rio posta prova no palco mundial. Obama fala com sinceridade sobre os obst culos de concorrer a um cargo eletivo sendo um americano negro, sobre corresponder s expectativas de uma gera o inspirada por mensagens de "esperan a e mudan a" e sobre lidar com os desafios morais das decis es de alto risco. honesto sobre as for as que se opuseram a ele dentro e fora do pa s, franco sobre os efeitos da vida na Casa Branca em sua esposa e em suas filhas e audacioso ao confessar suas d vidas e desilus es. Jamais duvida, por m, de que no grande e incessante experimento americano o progresso sempre poss vel. Brilhantemente escrito e poderoso, este livro demonstra a convic o de Barack Obama de que a democracia n o uma ben o divina, mas algo fundado na empatia e no entendimento comum e constru do em conjunto, todos os dias.

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times - NPR - The Guardian - Slate - Vox - The Economist - Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--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 balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, 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.

En gripande, djupt personlig redogörelse om ögonblicken när historia skrivs – av presidenten som inspirerade oss till att tro på demokratins kraft.I den fascinerande och efterlängtade första volymen av sina memoarer berättar Barack Obama historien om sin osannolika resa, från en ung man sökande efter sin identitet till ledare för den fria världen. Djupt personligt beskriver han sin politiska utveckling och sina milstolpar från den första mandatperioden i detta historiska presidentskap - en tid av stor oro och dramatiska förändringar.Obama tar med läsaren på en fängslande resa från sina tidigaste politiska ambitioner till den avgörande segern i Iowa - som visade på gräsrotsrörelsens betydelse - och slutligen till den historiska natten till den 4 november 2008, då han valdes till USA:s 44:e president och blev den första, svarta amerikanen att inneha landets högsta ämbete.I boken reflekterar Obama över ordförandeskapet och erbjuder ett unikt belysande av både räckvidden och begränsningarna i presidentmakten, liksom insikter i den amerikanska partipolitikens dynamik och internationella diplomati.Obama tar med läsaren till Ovala rummet och Vita husets Situation Room - även till Moskva, Kairo, Peking och många andra platser. Läsaren får ta del av hans tankar när han sätter ihop sitt kabinett, brottas med en global finanskris, tar tempen på Vladimir Putin, övervinner till synes oöverstigliga odds för att säkerställa genomförandet av Obamacare, kommer i konflikt med generaler om USA:s strategi i Afghanistan, tacklar Wall Street-reformen, svarar på den förödande Deepwater Horizon-explosionen och godkänner Operation Neptune’s Spear som ledde till Osama bin Ladens död."Ett förlovat land" är en djupt personlig och introspektiv bok – det är berättelsen om en man som utmanade historien, berättelsen om en samhällsorganisatörs övertygelse och tro, vilken prövades på världsscenen. Obama hycklar inte med den svåra balansgången i att kandidera till president och att samtidigt vara svart amerikan, att bära en hel generations förväntningar på sina axlar med ropen om ”hopp och förändring”, och att möta moraliska utmaningar i beslut med höga insatser. Han är uppriktig över de krafter som motarbetade honom hemma och utomlands, öppen om hur livet i Vita huset påverkade hans fru och döttrar och är inte rädd för att erkänna självtvivel och besvikelser. Samtidigt rubbas aldrig hans tro på att framsteg och utveckling alltid är möjligt inom det pågående, stora amerikanska experimentet.Den här välskrivna, kraftfulla boken fångar Barack Obamas övertygelse om att demokrati inte är en gåva uppifrån, utan något som bygger på empati, gemensam förståelse - och byggs tillsammans dag för dag.

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency-a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective-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 balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, 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.

"Der er ikke noget, der kan sammenlignes med at skrive en bog færdig, og jeg er meget stolt af denne. Jeg har brugt de sidste par år på at reflektere over min præsidenttid, og i ET FORJÆTTET LAND har jeg prøvet at give en ærlig beskrivelse af min præsidentkampagne og mine år i embedet, de nøglebegivenheder og -personer, der var med til at forme det; min vurdering af hvad jeg gjorde rigtigt, og hvilke fejltagelser jeg begik; og de politiske, økonomiske og kulturelle kræfter, som jeg dengang måtte håndtere sammen med mit team - og som vi stadig kæmper med som land. Jeg har også prøvet at give læserne en fornemmelse af den personlige rejse, som Michelle og jeg var på i de år med både utrolige højdepunkter og nedture. Og endelig, på et tidspunkt hvor USA gennemgår enorme omvæltninger, byder bogen også på nogle af mine mere overordnede tanker omkring, hvordan vi kan mindske splittelserne i vores land fremover og få vores demokrati til at fungere for alle - en opgave, som ikke hænger på en enkelt præsident, men på os alle som engagerede borgere. Jeg håber ikke kun, det er en sjov og underholdende læseoplevelse, men endnu mere at bogen kan inspirere unge mennesker over hele landet - og i hele verden - til at tage handsken op, tage ordet og tage del i arbejdet med at gøre verden til et bedre sted." - Barack Obama

En fengslende og dypt personlig beretning fra historiens verksted – skrevet av presidenten som inspirerte oss til å tro på demokratiets kraft.I dette spennende og etterlengtede første bindet av sine presidenterindringer forteller Barack Obama om sin usannsynlige reise fra identitetssøkende ung mann til leder for den frie verden, og beskriver i usedvanlig personlig detalj både sin politiske skolering og milepælene i sin første, historiske presidentperiode – en tid med dramatiske omveltninger og stor uro.Obama tar leseren med på en fascinerende ferd fra hans tidligste politiske ambisjoner til seieren i det avgjørende nominasjonsvalget i Iowa som anskueliggjorde kraften i grasrotaktivisme, og til vannskillet 4. november 2008, da han ble valgt til USAs 44. president og ble den første afroamerikaneren til å inneha nasjonens høyeste embete.Hans refleksjoner byr på en unik og tankevekkende utforskning av presidentmaktens formidable rekkevidde og dens begrensninger, såvel som enestående innblikk i dynamikken som driver amerikansk partipolitikk og internasjonalt diplomati. Obama tar leseren med inn i Det ovale kontor og Situasjonsrommet i Det hvite hus, og til Moskva, Kairo, Beijing og andre steder. Vi får ta del i hans tanker når han komponerer sin regjering, bekjemper en global finanskrise, tar mål av Vladimir Putin, overvinner tilsynelatende uoverstigelige hindre for å få vedtatt Helsereformloven, er på kollisjonskurs med generaler om den amerikanske strategien i Afghanistan, håndterer reform i finanssektoren, setter inn tiltak mot den ødeleggende «Deepwater Horizon»-utblåsningen og gir grønt lys for operasjon «Neptune’s Spear», som leder til at Osama bin Laden blir drept.Et lovet land er uvanlig intim og selvgranskende – historien om én manns veddemål med historien, om overbevisningen til en lokal frivillighetskoordinator som blir satt på prøve på den globale scenen. Obama er åpen om balansekunsten ved å stille til valg som svart amerikaner, bære med seg forventningene til en generasjon som var oppildnet av budskapet om «håp og forandring», og møte de moralske utfordringene ved vidtrekkende beslutninger. Han skriver oppriktig om kreftene som sto imot ham både hjemme og ute, om hvordan tilværelsen i Det hvite hus påvirket hans kone og døtre, og er ikke redd for å blottlegge tvil og skuffelser. Men han vakler aldri i troen på at innenfor det store, pågående amerikanske eksperimentet, er fremskritt alltid mulig.Denne nydelig skrevne og mektige boken fanger Barack Obamas overbevisning om at demokrati ikke er en gave fra oven, men noe som bygger på empati og felles forståelse, og som må skapes i fellesskap, dag for dag.Barack Obama var De forente staters 44. president. Han ble valgt i november 2008 og satt i to perioder. Han har tidligere skrevet to bestselgende bøker, Å leve en drøm – min afrikanske arv og Mot til å håpe, og ble tildelt Nobels fredspris i 2009. Han er bosatt i Washington D.C. med sin kone Michelle. De har to døtre, Malia og Sasha.obamabook.com

This handsome leather-bound volume features 85 of Barack Obama's most influential and impactful speeches--spanning more than a decade from his time in the Senate to his final day in the presidency. Hailed as one of the greatest orators of modern times, former President Barack Obama has inspired millions through his speeches. This gorgeous collection--a hearty 704 pages, in a timeless leather-bound edition with a foil-stamped cover and gilded edges--provides a comprehensive look at how Obama's message of hope and change evolved from before his presidency until his last day in office. Today more than ever, these speeches resonate with optimism and keen insights that people of all viewpoints and political backgrounds can appreciate and learn from. Pieces include... Pre-presidential speeches that signified Obama as a rising star.Speeches from some of the most important events of his presidency.His first and second inaugural addresses, all of his State of the Union addresses, and his moving 2017 farewell speech.Dozens more, covering the greatest issues facing the United States and the world. Perfect for any political aficionado, newshound, or admirer of the 44th president of the United States, this collection makes an ideal gift.

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times - NPR - The Guardian - Slate - Vox - The Economist - Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--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 balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, 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.

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times - NPR - The Guardian - Slate - Vox - The Economist - Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--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 balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, 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.

Uskomaton tarina nuoren miehen kasvusta ja tiestä vapaan maailman johtajaksiBarack Obaman hätkähdyttävän henkilökohtainen kuvaus poliittisesta opintiestään ja ensimmäisestä virkakaudestaan presidenttinä. Kirja kertoo miten yksi mies tarttui historian haasteeseen ja kohtasi muutosten ja mullistusten aikakauden. Obama johdattaa lukijan soikeaan virkahuoneeseensa sekä keskelle kuumia ja keskeisiä kansainvälisiä kriisejä ja tapahtumia. Kirja sisältää kertomuksen Barack ja Michelle Obaman yhdessä kulkemasta tiestä.Vuoden merkittävin kirja!

Barack Obama skrev MOD TIL AT HÅBE, inden han valgte at stille op til det amerikanske præsidentvalg i 2008. Det er en ærlig og personlig bog om, hvordan han vil genskabe et Amerika, som det amerikanske folk kan have tillid til, og som kan inspirere folk og regeringer verden over. Han reflekterer over familiens betydning, over religion, race, partipolitik og USA?s rolle i verden, og han formulerer sine visioner for en ny politik, der formår at samle nationen og forny de demokratiske idealer. Barack Obama blev født i Honolulu på Hawaii i 1961. Han studerede jura ved Harvard University, hvor han blev den første sorte redaktør af det juridiske tidsskrift Harvard Law Review. I 1996 blev han valgt til statssenatet i Illinois og i 2004 til det amerikanske Senat. I februar 2007 annoncerede han sit kandidatur til Demokraternes primærvalg, og i juni 2008 havde han så stort et forspring, at hans nærmeste rival, Hillary Clinton, trak sig. Inden Barack Obama blev præsident, boede han i Chicago med sin kone Michelle, og deres to døtre, Sasha og Malia. "Lige dele politiske visioner og personlige bekendelser, lige dele kloge samtidshistoriske analyser og fantasifulde visioner ? inderligt medrivende. Det er ganske enkelt rigtig godt skrevet." ***** Jyllands-Posten

In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped his nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Barack Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children and within all children.Evocative illustrations by the award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans, and the innocence and promise of childhood.This book celebrates the potential within all of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths.