In "Barack Obama: An American Story" you'll get to know the senator and presidential nominee, and see what ideas and circumstances have shaped his life and leadership. From his childhood in Hawaii to his political career in Illinois, you'll meet a man who has worked to bring justice and reconciliation to diverse perspectives in this country.
Your students have read about historical U.S. figures in school textbooks. But right now they’re living in the midst of history in the making as they watch a man with an unlikely story become one of the most important people in American politics today. Whether or not you agree with his politics, the life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, different, or who has wanted to do great things and make a difference in the world. As teens read this book they’ll be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to look at the world around them and see how they can take their own improbable journey to change it.
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joycelyn Craft (West Monroe, LA), January 31, 2009
Good job, as a summary of the life of President Barak Obama. A quick read.
Excellent for teens (or anyone)with not a lot of time to read a more detailed work.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Elvis Kennedy (Birmingham, AL), November 27, 2008
This book gives a good discriptive view o the life of president elect Barack Obama. Excellent reading for a fast overview of his life and persuasions.
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