Obama from Promise To Power

David Mendell

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Amistad Press
15 May 2008

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military; History of the Americas; Social & cultural history; Political leaders & leadership

Barack Obama is arguably the most dynamic political figure to grace the American stage since John F. Kennedy. His meteoric rise from promise to power has stunned even the cynics and inspired a legion of devout followers. For anyone who wants to know more about the man who would be president, David Mendell's Obama is essential reading. Mendell, who has covered Obama for the Chicago Tribune since the beginning of Obama's campaign for the Senate, had far-reaching access to the senator, the details of which he shares in this compelling biography. Positioning Obama as the savior of a fumbling Democratic party, Mendell shows how Obama conquered Illinois politics and paved the way brick by brick for a galvanizing, historic presidential run. With exclusive contributions by family members and advisers, and details on Obama's voting record, this is a complete, complex, and revealing portrait, a must read for anyone interested in American politics in general and Senator Barack Obama in particular.

By: David Mendell
Imprint: Amistad Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780060858216
ISBN 10: 0060858214
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 15 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

David Mendell, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, began writing about urban issues and politics for the Chicago Tribune in 1998. Over his eight-year tenure at the Tribune, Mendell also has covered breaking national news, including the Columbine High School shootings and the Seattle riots spurred by meetings of the World Trade Organization.