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defenderofthetext 's review for:
A Promised Land
by Barack Obama
A lot of the book is dedicated to recounting various political experiences, from Obama’s first run for Illinois state senate to passing the ACA. A Promised Land is the first volume of Obama’s presidential memoirs, and the book ends with the assassination of Osama Bin Laden. While I wasn't familiar with all of the geopolitical relationships that he mentions in the book, especially relating to Egypt and Libya, everything is understandable, and I found that I learned a lot.
Reading this book only made me respect Obama more. (And I have been a fan ever since my kindergarten teacher told me to tell my parents to vote for him back in 2008.) I was struck by a straightforwardness that I’ve come not to expect from politicians and by how much faith he has in the idea of the America, which is where the title A Promised Land comes from. He made me feel more patriotic.
Even though this is an autobiography, don’t expect Obama to celebrate every action he takes. He criticizes some of his moves during the recession almost like he’s trying to get ahead of his detractors, but it’s clear his choices are thoughtful and deliberate. The book gives him space to explain many of his decision-making processes, which make up some of the most interesting parts of the book.
I also listened to this book as an audiobook and would recommend the medium! Obama reads it, so you already know the narration is good. I also occasionally read along with the physical copy (where there are pictures!)
Reading this book only made me respect Obama more. (And I have been a fan ever since my kindergarten teacher told me to tell my parents to vote for him back in 2008.) I was struck by a straightforwardness that I’ve come not to expect from politicians and by how much faith he has in the idea of the America, which is where the title A Promised Land comes from. He made me feel more patriotic.
Even though this is an autobiography, don’t expect Obama to celebrate every action he takes. He criticizes some of his moves during the recession almost like he’s trying to get ahead of his detractors, but it’s clear his choices are thoughtful and deliberate. The book gives him space to explain many of his decision-making processes, which make up some of the most interesting parts of the book.
I also listened to this book as an audiobook and would recommend the medium! Obama reads it, so you already know the narration is good. I also occasionally read along with the physical copy (where there are pictures!)