The Obamas by Jodi Kantor
About The Book:
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. Filled with riveting detail and insight into their partnership, emotions and personalities, and written with a keen eye for the ironies of public life, The Obamas is an intimate portrait that will surprise even readers who thought they knew the President and First Lady.
My Thoughts:
I've always been very interested in The Obamas. Not necessarily the political side of them, but more the personal side. This book is great for the curious, the fans, and even the haters! Something for everyone, no matter what side of the political spectrum! There is much debate over this book, and The Obamas don't like it, etc. That just must mean that the book is spot on! Great read.
About The Author:
Jodi Kantor began her journalism career by dropping out of Harvard Law School to join Slate.com in 1998. Four years later, she became the Arts & Leisure editor of the New York Times. She has been covering the Obamas since 2007, and though she is a Washington correspondent for the newspaper, she lives in Brooklyn with her family. She can be followed at twitter.com/jodikantor.
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I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Hachette Book Group. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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