From This adulatory profile of the presidential candidate’s meteoric rise carries his career up to his March 2008 “More Perfect Union” speech. Interspersed with large-type inspirational sound bites and black-and-white photos of Obama as a child or posing with constituents and family members, Thomas’ narrative characterizes Obama’s father as a legendary figure “like John Henry,” cites Obama’s statements in first and third grade that he wanted to grow up to be president, and finds the closest thing to a character flaw in his ambition—an unwillingness to “wait his turn” in running for political office. This does not quite measure up to William Michael Davis’ Barack Obama: The Politics of Hope (2007), though anything on Obama gets quickly out-of-date. Grades 6-9. --John Peters --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review Readers in search of insight to this political icon's personal history will not be disappointed. From his personal trials and tribulations regarding identity issues of race and home to his struggles accepting his absentee father and his successes and setbacks in the academic and political arenas, Thomas recounts Obama's life story in compelling detail. Although he has seen his share of disappointments and tragedies, Obama's commitment to the importance of family and the need for change in America shines brilliantly. First identifying in kindergarten his desire to become president, this biography reveals exactly how far Obama has come, how hard he has worked to earn the Democratic nomination, and how close he is to accomplishing his dream. Thomas demonstrates an extensive knowledge of Obama's personal and political lives. The biography is at once entertaining and informative, with a healthy mix of personal anecdotes and political and social discussions. Although it broaches topics such as racism, apartheid, poverty, and the politics of America, it does so in a fair and balanced way. The book is peppered with thought-provoking quotes from an array of Obama's speeches, photographs from his childhood to the present, and text-box insets that provide additional information on subjects with which readers may not be familiar, such as superdelegates and campaign fundraisers. Written in narrative form, it is a quick, engaging read that with a bit of encouragement will appeal to a wide range of readers. Reviewer: Courtney Wika --VOYA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review Praise for the New York Times-bestseller Yes We Can: “This Obama-friendly biography was first published in June and has been updated with 32 additional pages on his historic campaign and election...it's a useful, clearly written summary of an amazing story, both personally and politically. Garen Thomas, a children's book editor and author has done an admirable job…"-- USA Today “A smoothly written account of the candidate’s life.” —People Magazine “Thomas’s clear prose will help students learn more about the first African American to gain a major party nomination for the presidency.”—School Library Journal “[An] adulatory profile of the presidential candidate’s meteoric rise.”—Booklist |
加伦·托马斯：知名传记作家，资深编辑，出版顾问，从事出版业十多年，主编和撰写了大量畅销图书。 王一旸：中国社会科学院研究生院美国研究系。研究方向为美国总统、国会、政党和选举。 GAREN THOMAS worked as an editor in children's book publishing for many years and is the author of <I>Santa’s Kwanzaa</I>. She edited many notable children’s books, including the Caldecott Honor Book <I>Moses: When.. << 查看详细 |
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