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porshuhhhh's review against another edition
too slow maybe the audio version would be easier.
stephnhall0607's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve really been trying to get more into politics and understand my personal views better and the policies of former Presidents.
President Obama goes in-depth into the policies and politics of his time on the Senate, as well as 8 years of Presidency. I am really happy that I got this book via audiobook. It made the dry content a little easier to get through. Just as he was during State of the Union Addresses and other speeches, Obama is poignant and talks beautifully.
I will say this is definitely an interesting read and would recommend it to anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of politics. I’ve learned so much about foreign and domestic policy, healthcare reform, war politics, and so on.
President Obama goes in-depth into the policies and politics of his time on the Senate, as well as 8 years of Presidency. I am really happy that I got this book via audiobook. It made the dry content a little easier to get through. Just as he was during State of the Union Addresses and other speeches, Obama is poignant and talks beautifully.
I will say this is definitely an interesting read and would recommend it to anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of politics. I’ve learned so much about foreign and domestic policy, healthcare reform, war politics, and so on.
katyrain1's review against another edition
4.0
This book was cool in that it comes from a perspective not often seen. Authored solely by a former president who is a real author. I enjoyed hearing the family dynamics and struggles of being a minority in a position of power. There were sections (international relations) that I found a bit dry, but that is to be expected in a book this long.
akilahrs's review against another edition
5.0
Listening to this via audible was the best decision. His narration made it that much more captivating. It was a great glimpse into his life as president
lindyloureads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
heathersiddoway's review against another edition
4.0
Really good read! I think he does a great job showing how messy/nuanced all the issues are and how many things have to be taken to account to make any decision let alone begin to get it passed through congress.
It’s a pretty long read though/I think could be condensed a bit more (that said though it’s impressive he got an entire presidential campaign/first term into the length it is). I didn’t realize it was only half/that there’s a second book until I finished it/it ends really abruptly.
I definitely want to read the second one, especially because I was old enough during his second term to be paying more attention to politics. Most of the events/issues in his election/first four years I was old enough to have heard about them in the news but young enough to not understand/care too much, so it was really interesting to read and learn more about all of those things now!!
It’s a pretty long read though/I think could be condensed a bit more (that said though it’s impressive he got an entire presidential campaign/first term into the length it is). I didn’t realize it was only half/that there’s a second book until I finished it/it ends really abruptly.
I definitely want to read the second one, especially because I was old enough during his second term to be paying more attention to politics. Most of the events/issues in his election/first four years I was old enough to have heard about them in the news but young enough to not understand/care too much, so it was really interesting to read and learn more about all of those things now!!
ericaskytte's review against another edition
4.0
A little slow at times when he talks about policy but overall super interesting if you like the inner working of politics or are interested in the job of the president. Cool to be able to hear it from his perspective and thought process because I was already exposed to the public opinion of it all when he was president.
historyguru2007's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0