A Promised Land

billgates shared a tip "I'm almost always interested in books about American presidents, and I especially loved A Promised Land. It's a fascinating look at what it's like to steer a country through challenging times."

sheldon_rapoza shared a tip "Written by our 44th President, this book is the story of Barack Obama’s Presidency. While he has written other books that go into more detail on himself, this really is a blow by blow of his first term. He does spend the first few chapters talking about his background but at least 80% is the major events and decisions as President. I enjoyed this book a lot and I come away appreciating him more, which seems to always be the case in life. If I had to offer one critique, I wish he would give more of his personal opinions and lessons learned, as a sort of leadership style book than a detailed explanation. That being said, this is a fantastic book."

bee_sadowska shared a tip "President Obama writes so well. The beautiful, romantic and thoughtful way he writes about his experiences made me cry a few times. I can’t wait for Vol. 2. Highly recommend this book."

carlos_strange shared a tip "I don't know I haven't read it but I guess it's okay I guess I have to read it and find out but I do like these kind of books though I like learning but so far the money books I read dr. King Abraham Lincoln I read two or Abraham Lincoln Mall one part of Abraham Lincoln and I read a full book of the other part of Abraham Lincoln and I've read the whole story of dr. King but I do like these type of book stuff"

victoria_lawlor shared a tip "Yes!! It is quite long so not something you can probably do in one sitting, but he’s an amazing writer and this book is stunning."

victoria_lawlor shared a tip "@debra_wolf yes!! It’s quite long so it’s not something you would probably be able to do in one sitting. However he is an amazing author and this book is absolutely stunning."

linda_dextre shared a tip "Inspiring read from a broad-minded, introspective, empathetic family man. He tells the story of his path to the White House with humility and reverence."

debra_lowney shared a tip "I love how I can hear President Obama’s voice in my head as I read it. He writes how he speaks, as a story teller that does go off on the occasional tangent, yet stays relevant to the conversation and keeps it honest and real."

kiran_sandhu shared a tip "Listen to it as an audiobook read by the President himself, made the story more real and engaging. Would not have worked with any other voice. Interesting insights into his decision making and behind the scenes events."

jesssaka shared a tip "It was an interesting insiders view on both the big events that shaped history and the small everyday things that being President of the United States entails. Plus, in general I find him to be a humorous writer which is a nice change in the political writing genre."

inez_morrisey shared a tip "I really found this book to be an interesting look into what President Obama had to deal with on a day to day basis. Clear, compassionate and thoughtful."