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A Promised Land

A Promised Land

By Barack Obama

Crown Publishing Group, 2020.

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20 mins read

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A brief summary of A Promised Land

An honest, illuminating narrative of the remarkable journey of the 44th American president, from his birth in Hawaii to obtaining the most influential leadership position in the world and making sweeping changes in his first term, told from the unique perspective of the man himself.

Key insights in A Promised Land

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What do you get from this book? An inspiring journey inside Obama’s meteoric political rise and eventful first term
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Obama’s passion for justice, learned from his mother, inspired him to study law while his own political views developed
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After gaining vital local experience as a state senator, Obama quickly progressed to the united states senate
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Obama’s electrifying speech at the 2004 democratic national convention set him on the path to the 2008 presidential race
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Obama was first and foremost a family man, but his political ambitions often made life difficult for Michelle
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The primary race was won through determination, resilience and grassroots support, small donations and internet activism
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Understanding the financial crisis and choosing the right running-mate were instrumental in Obama’s watershed 2008 general election win
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Obama’s first presidential priority, staunching the bleeding of the economy, resulted in a recovery act to bail out the banks
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Helping the world deal with the crash and limiting nuclear weapons established the foundation for Obama’s renowned international relations
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Obama was dedicated to resolving the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, but was also challenged by the Arab spring
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The affordable care act was one of Obama’s biggest policy achievements—and one of his hardest-won
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Social reforms on immigration and LGBTQ rights were difficult to get passed
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The 2010 gulf of Mexico oil spill proved a stark environmental challenge to Obama’s administration
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The death of Osama bin laden was Obama’s first big anti-terrorism achievement and brought the country together
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Who should read A Promised Land

Campaigners • political gossip lovers • biography enthusiasts • historians • human rights advocates • students

About the author of A Promised Land

As the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama served two terms between 2009 and 2017. Prior to the presidency, he was a U.S. Senator and the first Black chairperson of the Harvard Law Society. He also taught Constitutional Law at the University of Chicago. Obama’s previous best-selling books include Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope.

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