Barack Obama For Beginners, Presidential Edition

Download or read book Barack Obama For Beginners, Presidential Edition written by Bob Neer and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2009-06-09 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barack Obama For Beginners: An Essential Guide is the most concise and reliable short biography available on the 44th President of the United States — from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, education at Columbia and Harvard, work as a community organizer, writer, teacher, lawyer, and politician in Illinois, to his historic campaign for President. Barack Obama For Beginners keeps the focus on the man and his record — accomplishments and missteps, praise and criticism — to allow readers to gain a balanced understanding of President Obama as they follow his rise to the White House. Entertaining illustrations enliven the reading experience and highlight important details.