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December 2009
On Sale: December 1, 2009
288 pages
ISBN: 1591843022
EAN: 9781591843023
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Non-Fiction
"Never has the world needed strong and wise American
leadership more than it does now. Abramsky's eminently
readable description of Obama's personal gifts makes it
clear that he is remarkably suited to be the president the
moment requires." -Former New York Governor Mario M.
CuomonnFrom the moment he burst onto the national
political scene, Barack Obama has fascinated people more
than any politician in decades. Many biographers have
already retold his story, but no previous book truly
explains how his mind works, what passions drive him, or
what makes him such an effective leader.nnThis concise
profile explores the ideas, inspirations, and experiences
that have shaped the president. It quotes a wide network of
sources, including many who broke long-standing vows of
silence to offer their candid and surprising
observations.nnAward-winning journalist Sasha Abramsky
interviewed close to one hundred of Obama's current and
former friends, colleagues, classmates, teachers, staff,
mentors, basketball buddies, fellow Chicago activists, media
consultants, editors, and even his next-door neighbors from
Hyde Park. These people each know a part of Obama's life and
career, which the author blends the pieces into a uniquely
detailed analysis.nnAbramsky explains the origins of
Obama's extraordinary poise, focus, and self-confidence; his
powerful storytelling and speaking skills; and his
empathetic listening style. He shows why Obama's experiences
as a community organizer are widely misunderstood and more
influential than many people realize. And he explores how
Obama found a unique way to bridge America's racial
divides.nnNo previous book has delved so deeply into the
events and people that helped make Barack Obama the man he
is today.
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