From the President who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy, delve into this deeply riveting and personal account of history in-the-making with Barack Obama.

Join the inspirational Obama as he tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency - a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.

Dive into a compelling journey as he reflects upon the presidency, offering a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy.

A Promised Land is the extraordinarily intimate and introspective story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage!

Balancing the act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making, Barack Obama is here to detail the is and outs about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters. Unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment, he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding that is built together, day by day.

Product Information:

• ISBN: 9780241491515
• Author: Barack Obama
• Publisher: Viking
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 768
• Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.2 x 5cm