New Releases by Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States, the first African American to hold the office. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he was president of the Harvard Law Review. He was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. He served three terms representing the 13th District in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004, running unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 2000. In 2004, Obama received national attention during his campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate with his victory in the March Democratic Party primary, his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July, and his election to the Senate in November. He began his presidential campaign in 2007, and in 2008, after a close primary campaign against Hillary Rodham Clinton, he won sufficient delegates in the Democratic Party primaries to receive the presidential nomination. He then defeated Republican nominee John McCain in the general election, and was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2009. Nine months after his election, Obama was named the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

I disse usentimentale og gribende erindringer fortæller præsident Barack Obama om sin opvækst og sit liv som barn af en sort far og en hvid mor – og om kampen for at finde sin egen identitet. Historien begynder i New York, hvor Barack Obama får at vide, at hans far – som forlod familien, da sønnen var to år – er blevet dræbt i en bilulykke. Dødsfaldet sender Obama ud på en følelsesmæssig rejse, først til en lille flække i Kansas, hvorfra hans mors familie emigrerer til Hawaii, og derefter til Kenya, hvor han møder den afrikanske side af familien. Barack Obama var 33 år, da han skrev Arven fra min far, som giver læseren et enestående indblik i en banebrydende politikers personlige historie. "En fremragende – og ikke mindst fremragende skrevet – bog. Det er svært at komme i tanke om nulevende politikere med så levende en pen som Obama og politikere med så stor en sans for nuancer og glæde ved at observere, fundere og filosofere, sådan som det kommer til udtryk i hans bog." Tom Buk-Swienty, Weekendavisen "Det her er noget af det mest personlige, ærlige og skarpe, jeg længe har læst, skrevet af en nulevende, offentlig person – og samtidig er det alt andet end individuelt og privat (...) den mest overbevisende, intelligente og bevægende bog om identitet, jeg kan huske at have læst." Tøger Seidenfaden, Politiken Barack Obama (f. 1961) var senator for staten Illinois, før han blev valgt som Det Demokratiske Partis kandidat til præsidentvalget i 2008. I 2012 blev han valgt til sin anden præsidentperiode i USA. Han og hans hustru, Michelle, og deres to døtre, Malia og Sasha, kommer oprindeligt fra Chicago.

Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful picture book illustrated by award-winner Loren Long that''s made to be treasured! In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O''Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children. Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood. This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation’s founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.

In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, now available as a Read & Listen edition, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O''Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children. Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood. This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation’s founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever. This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Contents: Economic Report of the Pres.; Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers: (1) To Rescue, Rebalance, and Rebuild; (2) Rescuing the Economy from the Great Recession; (3) Crisis and Recovery in the World Economy; (4) Saving and Investment; (5) Addressing the Long-Run Fiscal Challenge; (6) Building a Safer Financial System; (7) Reforming Health Care: (8) Strengthening the Amer. Labor Force; (9) Transforming the Energy Sector and Addressing Climate Change; (10) Fostering Productivity Growth through Innovation and Trade. Appendix: Statistical Tables Relating to Income, Employment, and Production. Charts and tables.

Collection of 18 of Obama''s most memorable speeches between 2002 and 2008, each introduced by Berry and Gottheimer with political analysis, historical context, and commentary from the speechwriters.