A Promise Land

I am a huge fan of the Obama’s, in fact I have adopted myself into their family, so when it was announced that a promise land was our next read, I was very excited and had high hope and I can tell you the book did not disappoint.

The promise Land reads as a memoir, this book takes us on a journey into is rigorous campaign and provides an insight into in first team in office, reading this book is an equivalent of receiving an all-access VIP pass into Barack Obama’s affairs, one feels like an insider.

The book highlights the fear, challenges, obstacles and victories observe by the president. A political autobiography is likely not everyone’s cup of tea, but Obama’s was able to engage me as reader, albeit providing justification on polices and discission made, I was never bored.

Another thing I liked about this book was his vulnerability and openness about his need for change but understanding his limited ability to implements all these changes.

The book also depicts his relationship with Michelle ranging from tension to tenderness as she goes from not being overly supportive of his intention to contest to accepting and supporting his ambitions. The realistic nature and undramatiliasation of their relationship made it relatable.

The only drawback of this book for me is the length, I felt that the book was long and wordy and there were some parts that could have been cut short such as the histories and backstories of known diplomatic issues.

My overall consensus of this book is that it is worthy read and offers a unique perspective on Obama and his presidency that differs from what the media portrayed.

I would rate this book a 7/10.