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Insanely long, but worth every moment.

I actually picked this book up randomly from the library convinced it was just going to be some weird presidential biography that I wouldn‘t make it through because of how big it was. After so long of dealing with Trump‘s inane ramblings, I almost forgot what a president should sound like.

But it was worth it.

I needed this. Especially in today‘s world. I can‘t wait for book 2.

In DC for the 25th National Book Festival with @JenReadsAlot ... Thanks @DebinHawaii !! Bring back the Obamas!!
1, marquee outside convention center
2, boozy ice cream
3, Washington Monument
4, a tower of books about Lincoln
5, White House - then 😊 and now 😢...

My Barack Obama inspired book stack. My library holds came in all at once of course (the top two plus two others that weren‘t on President Obama‘s list.

On to my next book. 😍 Sorry it‘s been a long time, but I am still going to town on books. Finally getting a chance to read this one. 💕💕💕💕

It is a good book--and with some of the detritus cleared and perhaps a bit more interest in the trajectory of narrative, it could have been great. Certainly it was enough that I'll be curious to read what comes next from Cunningham, and I hope there is a “next“! #TOB2025

A fun book.

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I took my time with this one because it's almost 800 pages long. I appreciated the inside look at what it's like to be President and how frustrating it must have been to be thwarted at every turn. Also, I really miss this level of sanity, intelligence and introspection. #nokings

This is not a book by a politician hoping to woo the public. I think that's why I couldn't put it down. Written long before his presidential candidacy began Obama explores his identity & childhood here. White grandparents from Kansas, a father from Nigeria, an upbringing in Hawaii & Indonesia, & his 1st trip to Africa is all included. It's less polished & more powerful because of that. There's a palpable struggle to find his footing in this world.

A coming-of-age story about a Black man who works on Barack Obama's campaign (though Obama is not actually named). The novel had some interesting moments but didn't seem especially exciting or insightful to me.

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#52bookclub25 (Cover font is in a primary color)