The Obamas
By Jodi Kantor
- Release Date: 2012-01-10
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
Award-winning reporter Jodi Kantor takes readers deep inside the White House in an "insightful and evocative" portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama (Chicago Tribune) that will surprise even readers who thought they knew the two icons.
When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, he also won a long-running debate with his wife Michelle. Contrary to her fears, politics now seemed like a worthwhile, even noble pursuit. Together they planned a White House life that would be as normal and sane as possible.
Then they moved in.
In the Obamas, Jodi Kantor takes us deep inside the White House as they try to grapple with their new roles, change the country, raise children, maintain friendships, and figure out what it means to be the first black President and First Lady. The Obamas is filled with riveting detail and insight into their partnership, emotions and personalities, and written with a keen eye for the ironies of public life.
Reviews
Still sick to my stomach
1By Feeling sorry for USAWhat a boreing,self loving, self centered, non American, non Christian, couple. They are perfect for each other & deserve what the end has in store for them.I enjoyed it
5By msdualcitzI see a lot of right right winger spentn13.00' just to bash the 0bamamas. I don't get it.Why not get Romneys book.See,that is something I could never read. I don't relate to Mr flip flopper . I do howsoever ,relate to the obamas.Destroy this Country,somebody wrote,you must be confused with the Bush/ Cheney admin.Im sure there is a book about that,too.;)Great book
4By Sue cassidyI almost didn't read this book because of a few negative reviews stating that the author hadn't done enough original research, but had pulled the info from a variety of other sources. I'm so glad I ignored the naysayers! I LOVED this book because after reading it, I was left with a much deeper understanding of the Obamas. I don't have time to run around reading 1 zillion different articles, I'm quite happy to see the information assembled all in one place! Nice, light read that was very informative and enlightening. I have NOT been happy with the Presidents performance and I feel I better understand his struggles and challenges.Review
3By AliGallagherI thought the author missed bridging the psychology of both Obama's with their actions. There is predictability of behavior and motive if one knows the true character of another. That remained woefully underdeveloped, opting instead for an outsider's opinion.One and done...
1By Nawlins19This book was as bad as his Presidency...Obama
5By White House life.Very interesting!BAD
1By Seth_TavisWho wont's to read about a man that is destroying this beautiful country? He is a joke and not a good oneThe Obamas
5By TinkerbellsgGreat insight worth time and money to gain insight of the ahah momentsA Good Read Offering Insight
4By peggyb333A good, interesting, if not brilliant, read, offering insight into what's not working in the Obama White House.So boring!
1By Iphone_JunkySave your money... Just horrible!!!
