The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama

The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
ISBN-10
037570230X
ISBN-13
9780375702303
Series
The Bridge
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
662
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Vintage
Author
David Remnick

Description

Examines the experiences of Barack Obama's life and explores the ambition behind his rise to the presidency, from his relationship with his parents to how social and racial tensions influenced his philosophy.

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