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I'll read it someday, when I get around to it. Right now, other books such those of Nichelle Nichols, Nelson Mandela, and O.J. Simpson are in line, first. That's what I do, I'm a reader, I'm that person they give a book one day and tell me to report on the next. I read because I read everything. I'd read what various leaders of Africa wrote if I could find it in English. Which is all to say that I read to gain knowledge but not for a thirst of inspiration.
One thing about all this is if you don't care for the writer, if you don't want your money going toward their cause, buy the book second handed.
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I read few pages at night before nodding off. I am in no hurry to finish and I really enjoy it. He has written it for a young person thinking of running for President someday, it is evident in the way he writes about the working of the job. I am in the midst of the ACA negotiations and i feel so much anxiety knowing how badly it took off. Also anticipating Osama Bid Laden and the raid. It will be interesting to read if from his perpspective.
I hadn't planned to, not for a long time, when the fuss died down, but there was a copy out on an open shelf at the library, even though there's a long waiting list.
For me, it's not as directly fun as the first book, Dreams From My Father, which is just about Obama's earlier life, very personal. Promised Land is supposed to be about the presidency, of course, which means that since I'm not that interested in all the details of wrangling over policy - those parts I read very fast. But it's interesting to read about all the pettiness and obstinacy that he was confronted with. I can see why it's such a hit. It's the first presidential autobiography I've read, and I'd bet that it's far, far more personal and more candid than most, with surprisingly detailed opinions. He's very free, and very enjoyable, about writing how Michelle or his daughters tease him, for instance.
Why was the fact that his first book was well written surprising? Writing is his forte. I saw the Adichie review before I read the book. The book was pretty much as I expected.
I suppose it was surprising both because we don't necessarily expect it from politicians, and also because when politicians are said to "write well," it usually seems to refer to their ability to write their own speeches.
I suppose it was surprising both because we don't necessarily expect it from politicians, and also because when politicians are said to "write well," it usually seems to refer to their ability to write their own speeches.
Trump should have had some speech writers like he had people to write his books.
I suppose it was surprising both because we don't necessarily expect it from politicians, and also because when politicians are said to "write well," it usually seems to refer to their ability to write their own speeches.
Being able to write well may be a great thing for politicians......but not such a wonderful thing for the people. I am rather wonderful with the way I write, able to yank what emotion I want from the reader.
I hadn't planned to, not for a long time, when the fuss died down, but there was a copy out on an open shelf at the library, even though there's a long waiting list.
For me, it's not as directly fun as the first book, Dreams From My Father, which is just about Obama's earlier life, very personal. Promised Land is supposed to be about the presidency, of course, which means that since I'm not that interested in all the details of wrangling over policy - those parts I read very fast. But it's interesting to read about all the pettiness and obstinacy that he was confronted with. I can see why it's such a hit. It's the first presidential autobiography I've read, and I'd bet that it's far, far more personal and more candid than most, with surprisingly detailed opinions. He's very free, and very enjoyable, about writing how Michelle or his daughters tease him, for instance.
It is funny how his family teases him. I’m only on Chapter Four, but so far it is excellent.
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