For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens on Barack Obama. The American Journey of Barack Obama covers the candidate from his childhood and adolescence to his time as editor of The Harvard Law Review and his Chicago activist years, culminating with the excitement and fervor of the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention. The unfolding drama of Obama's life and political career is cinematic in scope, and never has it been presented so compellingly. In addition to a powerful array of photographs that were taken by many of the country's greatest photographers (and some that were snapped, in the quiet moments, by Obama family members themselves), this book also includes a Foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, an incisive narrative biography and original essays by some of our finest writers, including Gay Talese, Charles Johnson, Melissa Fay Greene, Andrei Codrescu, Fay Weldon, Richard Norton Smith, Bob Greene and several others. Many readers will find a new understanding of Obama. All readers will feel that they are bearing witness to a singular, undeniably American story.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
An extraordinary portrait, highly recommended for anyone curious to learn more about Obama:
Enhanced with a foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, The American Journey of Barack Obama is an audiobook narrative biography of America's current president, as assembled by the editors of LIFE magazine. Original essays by writers including Gay Talese, Charles Johnson, Melissa Fay Greene, Andrei Codrescu, Fay Weldon, Richard Norton Smith, Bob Greene and more examine various aspects of Obama's background, character, and distinction. Above all, The American Journey of Barack Obama seeks to provide an... more info
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!:
I had purchased this as a gift for someone who born in Ghana. We have discussed many times how much we love Obama. When I received the book, I had to look at it. The photographs are exquisite and layout excellent. It contains very useful and interesting information. Boy, he sure was a beautiful little boy! Michelle looks elegant as always and Malia and Natasha's photos really show the reader just how AMAZINGLY beautiful they are as well. They bring a smile to my face, as I am sure they do to everybody's,... more info
Barrack NO bama:
And a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER shall lead them.... The most inexperienced and least qualified of all presidents. Never held office previously Was only a Junior Senator with little experience with the legislative branch Never proposed any substantial ideas or innovative bills Never a CEO or in an executive position Has proven to be a polarizing figure with radical, anti American; anti white associates Claims victory for anything positive, but STILL blames all mishaps on Bush... more info
excellent picture book...a great president:
Yesterday, I purchased this book on Barack Obama I really found it very informative, covering the background of being afican. There is a great presidental story of Obama, his own historical story. The book has his own family tree, pictures of him when he was growing up and others of his family life. I enjoyed the color illustrations, just browsing through it. On a personal level I like Barack Obama as president. I'd recommend this book for kids or youth who want to read an easy book; it's definetly worth... more info
