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adellama_05's review against another edition
4.0
Tells a responsible coverage of the world's events from 2008 to 2012 in President Obama's first term. It's funny and emotional where it should be. Gives a layperson (me) a great (I felt so) introduction to the functioning of the US federal government administration as you see it being run. Things that happen in this book include: handling the 2008 financial crisis, passing the Affordable Care Act, starting to withdraw from Iraq and expand operations in Afghanistan and other good stuff.
alicebme's review against another edition
5.0
I experienced this book all thanks to three checkouts (two large print book and one audiobook) from the public library. 2021 has not been super easy, and retreating to my room or outside to the the back porch with Barack for a few minutes here and there has been just plain nice and has also offered considerable perspective.
bosstweed's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A well written (and narrated) book which is an American presidential history but also pseudo world history book. It gives a perspective to the presidency which is fascinating to understand and get a view into.
paddyo1993's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars - just beautiful how Obama connects personal memories to the importance of what he was trying to achieve politically. The ending about the bin Laden raid was so well connected to what he had discussed throughout the book and tees up nicely his transition to his next book
It’s a long read, but very worth it!
It’s a long read, but very worth it!
anutter's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
I didn't realize this was only covering part of his first presidential term. I'm looking forward to reading the 2nd volume and gaining more of his personal reflections. Highly recommend listening to the audio book.
gboeck's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0