The Bottom Line
The American Journey of Barack Obama combines photos and essays to look at Barack Obama's life and rise. Unlike other commemorative photo books about Obama, this book less on his run for President in 2008 and more on his family and personal history. Those who want a more personal look at Obama will enjoy this book.
Pros
- Good photos
- Well written
- Extensive look at Obama's family and upbringing
Cons
- Very little about the 2008 campaign and his supporters
Description
- 'The American Journey of Barack Obama' by the Editors of Life Magazine was published in October 2008.
- Publisher: Little, Brown
- 176 Pages
Guide Review - 'The American Journey of Barack Obama' by the Editors of Life Magazine
The American Journey of Barack Obama is the sort of commemorative book that will appeal to people who like an inside look at celebrity. There is something very appealing about seeing photos of a figure who you admire doing everyday things. I admit, I love that The American Journey of Barack Obama contains class photos from elementary school and more wedding photos than other books on Obama. I like seeing those kind of things. If you do too, you'll like this book.
I am not saying The American Journey of Barack Obama is all fluff. In fact, it contains numerous essays on Obama's life and appeal that are well written and thoughtful. It is, however, designed for people who are infatuated with Obama. It has information about his life and family that is not really news, just the kind of stuff that is fun to know about someone you admire.
The American Journey of Barack Obama stands out as a lot more about the personal side of Obama than other commemorative photo books. If, however, you are wanting a book that follows Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign, you would be better served by something like Yes We Can: Barack Obama's History Making Presidential Campaign.
