Obama: The Man Behind The Mask [Paperback]

Andy Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2008

Four years of research and writing, four months of wearying travel on the 2008 campaign, and four days of excruciating all-night editing have produced a book that is already a bestseller that raises new questions about Senator Barack Obama's fitness for the presidency. This is the first book to impartially and independently analyze Obama's career and place his life in the context of America's most corrupt big city, Chicago. Unlike right-wing cut-and-paste attacks on Obama, Andy Martin's book is based on over forty years of experience in Chicago and Illinois politics. While some have sought to exaggerate Obama's faults and perceived weaknesses Andy has worked to get behind the man, to see the "inner Obama,' and to present insight, not incendiary attacks that quickly burn out. Andy has created a new kind of bestseller: a coherent and well-organized presentation for the Internet age. Today, the problem is not a lack of commentary and information; rather, people are inundated with bits and pieces. We suffer from "information overload." But not all information is of equal value, and some of it is downright wrong. While the "gatekeepers" of old no longer rule, accuracy and experience are still at a premium. Andy's efforts to inform the American public about Senator's Obama's past and lack of qualifications to serve as president, were not a top-down driven enterprise. Rather, in a classic Internet model, this book and the columns Andy Martin produces on Senator Obama are a bottom-up driven campaign. People genuinely want to know the truth about this mystery man. Andy works constantly to dig out the facts. That is why Andy will match his forty years plus of Chicago and Illinois political experience against anyone else who claims a piece of the Obama story. He carefully sifts and reviews every piece of information about Obama before publication. He doesn't shy away from controversy, but he has a reputation for accuracy. Andy has tried to present the "Obama Story" as he progressed from an unknown to an all-too-well-known. Obama is a complicated man. He has led a complicated life. Even the most basic questions about him raise complex answers. This book is packed with analysis, commentary and thought-provoking inquiry about the candidate; Andy has captured his "essence."

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About the Author

Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. Andy is Executive Editor and publisher of ContrarianCommentary on the internet. Andy Martin covers regional, national and world events with over forty years of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. See Andy Martin's website for a detailed biography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Orange State Press; 1st edition edition (July 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965781240
• ISBN-13: 978-0965781244
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,429,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Andy Martin hits the nail on the head!!, August 19, 2008

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Art Williams (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Obama: The Man Behind The Mask (Paperback)

I thought this book was dead on! It was obvious that the author did all the research necessary to prove his case against Obama. I am a Democrat, but after reading this book, THERE IS NO WAY I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA.

I will vote McCain, and patiently wait another 4 years before I can find a real Democrat to support. I have never been so blown away by a candidate that was as unqualified for the job of POTUS as Barack Obama is.

I do not know why the mainstream media chose to cover for this man, but I am glad a book like this was written to give us all the facts we need to make an informed decision.

Thank you Mr. Martin for this book. I will encourage all of my friends to purchase it.

Sincerely,
Art Williams

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Internet Outhouse Spews His Usual Crap, March 9, 2011

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Casadega - See all my reviews

This review is from: Obama: The Man Behind The Mask (Paperback)

Martin refers to himself as an "internet powerhouse." More like "outhouse" and this book is typical Martin crap. Poorly written, poorly researched, poorly done. The highest use for this book would be hanging from the paper hook in Andy Martin's outhouse. The Sears catalog may be a memory, but at least we have the many remainder copies of Andy Martin's vanity press book.

19 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is a poorly written book with no new information, August 30, 2008

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S. gross "qtpiebird" (baltimore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Obama: The Man Behind The Mask (Paperback)

I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about this man who has had so little written about him. The book is merely copies of Mr. Martins daily blogs and each entry is very similar to the one before. You can easily find all this information on line and if you read one or two of his columns you have heard it all. It is not worth the price. I was very disappointed. And to make it worse it is poorly edited with lots of typos. I found it very unprofessional and boring.