Obama

From Promise to Power

David Mendell

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HarperCollins
01 December 2007

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, David Mendell's Obama is essential reading. Mendell, who covered Obama for the Chicago Tribune, had far-reaching access to the Chicago politician as Obama climbed the ladder to the White House, the details of which he shares in this compelling biography. Positioning Obama as the savior of a fumbling Democratic party, Mendell reveals how Obama conquered Illinois politics and paved the way brick by brick for a galvanizing, historic presidential run.

With a new afterword by the author, which includes a fresh perspective on Barack Obama following his two historic terms as the first African-American president, and with exclusive interviews with family members and top advisers, and details on Obama's voting record, David Mendell offers a complete, complex, and revealing portrait. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics in general and President Barack Obama in particular.

By: David Mendell
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9780060858209
ISBN 10: 0060858206
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 December 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Replaced By: 9780060858216
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Mendell began writing about urban issues and politics for the Chicago Tribune in 1998. During his eight -year tenure at the Tribune, he has also covered breaking national news including the Columbine High School shootings and the Seattle riots spurred by the meetings of the World Trade Organizations. He has covered Obama since the beginning of his senatorial campaign. Mendell lives in Oak Park, Illinois.