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A Promised Land
- Lu par : Barack Obama
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Brought to you by Penguin.
The number one Sunday Times and Audible best seller.
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 listeners 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 4th 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 US partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings listeners 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 US strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout and authorises 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 organiser 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.
Winner of best narration by the author – Audie Awards 2022.
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"What is unexpected in A Promised Land is the former president's candour." (David Olusoga, Observer)
"Gorgeously written, humorous, compelling, life affirming." (Justin Webb, Mail on Sunday)
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Global4 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs. P. J. Rich
- 13/12/2020
What a lot to think about!
The nature of an audio book is such that the listener's life often intrudes and it is not always easy to pause play, or return to something clearly missed. I have listened to this now three times, and will enjoy doing so possibly many times. Obama's voice is pleasant and comfortable, although sometimes too fast, and I slowed the reading speed slightly. Altogether a fine presentation, which has helped me to understand how the US political system grinds along, the relationships between the two parties influence so much that that we don't hear about, and the role of the media. With the introduction to Trump right at the end, I look forward to the story of how he positioned himself to become President. I have previously read Michelle's book, and They are without doubt a formidable couple, with a future which will give readers plenty more pages of real life which sounds more like a draft Hollywood screenplay.
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- Client d'Amazon
- 20/03/2023
A nice view of the presidency
A very untertaining view into the presidency of B.O.
His recognizable voice and tone add a lot to it
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 24/11/2020
A better title would have probably been: “Let me explain” by Barrack Obama
A better title would have probably been: “Let me explain” by Barrack Obama
Overall pretty great!
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- david
- 07/12/2021
Not so bad yet not that good !
Firstly, the book of a former president of the US has to be read ; especially if it's this one who reads it for you.
So you'll find that "Promised land" is far too long (a 2nd volume is planned for edition) for its content.
However, you'll discover in this long chat a kind of friend because Barack seems very close to you.
His devotion for his family, his deep love for his wife, his personal quest are a good point of this contribution where Barack is very human. This is what you'll learn because on the other hand, there is not a lot of revelations concerning public life or politic facts we didn't know yet.
Anyway, despite its relative quality, being hooked on you should follow on the next volume...
The diction of the author is perfect at the very right pace.
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- harel
- 07/02/2021
average
it was difficult to finish, interesting at some extent but I am not passionate about politics. I felt the chapter telling about his election against Hilary was very long. it's still interesting to feel what's happening in his head as a president
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