About “A Promised Land”
A memoir by Barack Obama recounts his journey from searching for identity to becoming the 44th president of the United States. It details his political development and key moments from his first term, including his 2008 election victory, making him the first African American president. The book explores the limits and reach of presidential power, U.S. politics, and international relations. Obama describes his experiences in the Oval Office, interactions with world leaders, and major events such as the financial crisis, the Affordable Care Act, and the operation that led to Osama bin Laden's death. He reflects on the challenges of leadership, the expectations placed on him, and the impact of his presidency on his family. The book emphasizes his belief in democracy as a collective effort built on empathy and understanding.
Awards & honors
- Winner — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (2021)
- Nominee — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (2021)
Praise for “A Promised Land”
“[A Promised Land’s] strength, like that of its author, is in the ability to be many things to many people . . . A Promised Land is less a personal memoir than an unusual sort of history, one recounted by the man at the center of it, a man who seems always to be observing himself in action.”
“An intimate and elegantly written reflection on historical moments in Obama’s presidency.”
“Reflective and reasonable almost to a fault, the book is also a reminder that the forty-fourth president is one of the best writers ever to serve in that office.”
Book details
- Published
- 2020
- Latest edition
- 2020 · ISBN 9781524763169
- ISBN
- 9781524763169
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A Promised Land | 2020 | 9781524763169 | Buy on Amazon |
| Promised Land (6-Copy Prepack) | 2020 | 9780593239681 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | A Promised Land | 2020 | 9781524763183 | Buy on Amazon |
| Promised Land | 2020 | 9780593239049 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Promised Land | 2020 | 9780241991411 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is A Promised Land?
A Promised Land by Barack Obama has 768 pages.
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