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Barack Obama

    August 4, 1961

    Barack Obama is known for his profound reflections on American identity and politics. His writing explores themes of race, family, and the search for meaning in a complex world. Through insightful observation and personal introspection, he offers readers a view into the challenges and hopes of modern society. His voice is a unique blend of idealism and pragmatism.

    Barack Obama
    Renegades
    Barack Obama Speeches
    A promised Land
    Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters
    Words That Changed A Nation
    Farewell Speeches
    • 2024

      The collection features the State of the Union Addresses delivered by Barack Obama from 2009 to 2016, highlighting significant moments and themes from his presidency. This modern republishing ensures the preservation of these important historical speeches, with a focus on clarity and readability. The book has been carefully reformatted and retyped, presenting the content in an accessible format for contemporary and future readers.

      State of the Union Addresses of Barack Obama, 2009-2016
    • 2021

      Find inspiration in these selected speeches from the 44th president of the United States. This curated collection of landmark speeches chronicles Barack Obama's presence on the national stage, covers his signature policy initiatives, and addresses major moments in American life and history during his eight-year term as the 44th president of the United States. Also included are speeches he made after he left the White House—most notably, his eulogy for John Lewis and his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Obama’s eloquent speaking style and ability to connect with a wide range of audiences made him one of the most admired presidents in recent memory, even as he dealt with staunch party-line opposition in Congress. Barack Obama Selected Speeches is a volume that will appeal to those with a keen interest in history, politics, and the role that the United States has played in shaping today’s world.

      Barack Obama Selected Speeches
    • 2021

      President Barack Obama's #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of his childhood and young adult years, a compelling journey through family, race and identity, is now adapted for young people. Includes a new introduction from the author, a new full-colour plate section and a family tree

      Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults)
    • 2021

      Newly abridged and updated for a young adult readership, this is a revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging long before he became one of the most important voices in America. Barack Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago and travelling to Kenya. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path by trial and error while staying connected to his roots, determined to lead a life of purpose, service and authenticity. Obama's powerful and enduring memoir has been skilfully abridged to make it accessible and engaging for young readers, giving them the opportunity to reflect on where they have come from - and where they are capable of going.

      Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and Inheritance
    • 2021

      Renegades

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.4(1874)Add rating

      "Two longtime friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music, and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly produced expansion of their groundbreaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive bonus content, and never-before-seen archival material"-- Provided by publisher

      Renegades
    • 2021

      Two long-time friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly-produced expansion of their ground-breaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive bonus content, and never-before-seen archival material. Renegades- Born in the USA is a candid, revealing, and entertaining dialogue between President Barack Obama and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen that explores everything from their origin stories and career-defining moments to the growing distance between the American Dream and the American reality. Filled with full-colour photographs and rare archival material, it is a compelling and beautifully illustrated portrait of two outsiders-one Black and one white-looking for a way to connect their unconventional searches for meaning, identity, and community with the American story itself. It includes- Original introductions by President Obama and Bruce Springsteen Exclusive new material from the Renegades podcast recording sessions Obama's never-before-seen annotated speeches Springsteen's handwritten lyrics for songs spanning his 50-year-long career Rare and exclusive photographs from the authors' personal archives

      Renegades : born in the USA : dreams, myths, music
    • 2020
    • 2020

      Barack Obama Speeches

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.4(24)Add rating

      This handsome leather-bound volume features 85 of Barack Obama’s most influential and impactful speeches—spanning more than a decade from his time in the Senate to his final day in the presidency. Hailed as one of the greatest orators of modern times, former President Barack Obama has inspired millions through his speeches. This gorgeous collection—a hearty 704 pages, in a timeless leather-bound edition with a foil-stamped cover and gilded edges—provides a comprehensive look at how Obama’s message of hope and change evolved from before his presidency until his last day in office. Today more than ever, these speeches resonate with optimism and keen insights that people of all viewpoints and political backgrounds can appreciate and learn from. Pieces include… Pre-presidential speeches that signified Obama as a rising star. Speeches from some of the most important events of his presidency. His first and second inaugural addresses, all of his State of the Union addresses, and his moving 2017 farewell speech. Dozens more, covering the greatest issues facing the United States and the world. Perfect for any political aficionado, newshound, or admirer of the 44th president of the United States, this collection makes an ideal gift.

      Barack Obama Speeches
    • 2020

      A promised Land

      • 751 pages
      • 27 hours of reading
      4.4(28697)Add rating

      "In the stirring highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in striking personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil"--Flap of jacket

      A promised Land
    • 2018

      We Are the Change We Seek

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Golden Greats . thoughtfully chosen . The introduction is excellent and it's a nice thing to have on your shelf. Lordy, we're going to miss him Sam Leith Observer

      We Are the Change We Seek