A Promised Land

A Promised Land

Barack Obama | Viking | Hardback

In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama 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 riveting, deeply personal narrative, A Promised Land is the story of one man's bet with history — the faith of a community organiser tested on the world stage. Obama writes about the challenges of governing in a deeply divided country, and reflects on a time when what it means to be American — and America's role in the world — was being fiercely contested. Above all, he communicates his conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.

About the author: Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States, elected in November 2008 and holding office for two terms. He is the author of two previous New York Times bestselling books, Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope, and the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

Format: Hardback — a handsome edition, ideal as a gift.

Condition: Excellent — crisp pages, minimal wear.