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~ Ron Jacobs (Author)
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Hawai i, the birthplace of our 44th
president, Barack Obama. In
Obamaland: Who Is Barack Obama?
local broadcasting fixture Ron Jacobs
explores the dynamics of the nation s
greatest melting pot and offers
reflections, observations and insights
into the man that would inspire millions
in this country and the world, to dream
and to believe that all things are
possible.
This story tells of a young Barack
Obama; of his heritage borne of a union
between a man of color from Kenya and
a Caucasian woman from Kansas; of his
formative years enrolled in Hawai i s
schools, including that venerable
institution of island education, Punahou;
the everlasting influence of his
grandparents, the Dunham s; and of the
places, sights, sounds and smells of these
islands that would shape and mold him.
Chicago and its gritty history of roughand-
tumble hardball politics may have
forged him into a man, but Honolulu
(and to a greater degree, Hawai i); its
confluence of cultures, imbued with the
timeless Hawaiian values of ohana
(family) and aloha (love, compassion),
allowed young Barack to be a boy and
would instill in him, the sense of respect,
inclusion and compassion he carries with
him to this day.
Visit the places that young Barack
frequented. Walk the streets where he s
lived. Share in the stories and
reflections of the people, famous and not
so famous, who knew him or met him.
Obamaland is Hawai i, and Hawai i is
the birthplace of the 44th President of
the United States of America.


About the Author

Ron Jacobs has had an illustrious career
in radio that spans well over 5 decades.
He began his broadcasting career after
receiving his FCC license at the age of
15 and became one of Hawai i s
legendary rock `n roll DJ s the Poi
Boys. While working in radio markets
on the West Coast, Jacobs is best known
as program director of KHJ radio during
its seminal Boss Radio years and the
co-creator of the widely syndicated
American Top 40 countdown show. In
addition to stints as record producer and
concert promoter, Jacobs has also served
as contributing editor to both Honolulu and Hawai`i magazines.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 150 pages
  • Publisher: Booklines Hawaii, Ltd.; 1 edition (February 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970621396
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970621399
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #676,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Obamaland, February 5, 2009
By Lynn Taylor (Ojai, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is amazing. If you are into Hawaiiana it is also really a collectable as it is filled with everything from old ticket stubs to amazing photos. Photos of Obama never seen before that tells both Obama's history and the history of Hawaii through his experiences. Comments from people who knew him and from people who knew his father. It is also incredibly "user friendly" as it is not a dry fact-history kind of book. It is chock full of photos and memorabilia and is in the category of a keepsake not just a book. Ron Jacobs did an amazing job of researching and collecting photos, stories and interviews and combined it all into a book that you want to show to all your friends and keep out on the coffee table for others to enjoy. I love it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Born and Raised in Hawaii, March 13, 2009
I loved the book. As I was born and raised in Hawaii and went to Punahou at the same time as Ron Jacobs, it brought back many memories of how it was growing up in the fifties. My two daughters also graduated from Punahou, one in '78 and one in '80, so they were on each side of Obama. Seeing in print the way Hawaii was then really was amazing. Ron did a great job putting this together.

I can certainly see how Obama felt being a black person at Punahou as I am Jewish, although I didn't find out until graduation, that I was the token Jewish girl in my class of 208. I can remember going to my college counseling session in May of my senior year. I had been accepted to UCLA, and the counselor said, "Where are you going to live? There are no dorms at UCLA (1955)." I said I planned to pledge a sorority and live in a sorority house. The counselor said, "You can't pledge a sorority, you aren't white".

As it turned out, UCLA was restricted at that time, however there were three Jewish sororities out of twenty three and I was fortunate to pledge AEPhi, which was my first choice. The Gentile sorority houses did not welcome Jewish girls and there were no black sorority houses.

To give an idea of the times, Raefer Johnson, the decathlon champion of the world was a student at UCLA. He had nowhere to live on campus and one of the Jewish fraternities let him live in their house, liked him so much, they made him a brother. At that point they nearly got thrown out of their national fraternity for pledging a black man. Raefer was threatened with lynching, should he ever attend one of the fraternity's Southern chapters.

I can't even imagine the trials and tribulations Barry must have gone through, however what doesn't kill you makes you stronger....obviously. Fortunately Obama did not go to college until the 80's.

I did not go on to become famous, however Ron Jacobs and I have remained friends for over 50 years and when the book came out, that first day, Ron called me up, I drove to his house in Kaneohe and he autographed Book One to me....I will treasure it always....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Obamaland is just that, March 11, 2009
By ELF "elf" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
A way to see the President on the street instead of 'way up there' in a format that keeps it alive, and on the earth. Alive enough with picture pages that I found I went from cover to cover with them, reading maybe 3 stories, before a real cover to cover read. I don't think anyone has seen a President before pictured in this fun, non-documentary format. Easy to read and a great coffee table kicker, in one direction or another.

Obamaland: Who is Barack Obama?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Jacob's Obamaland is FANTASTIC
Fantastic. A true collection of stories, recollections...an acurate picture of the Hawaiian influences - the spirit of aloha - that helped shape the President of the United... Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Cord

5.0 out of 5 stars Obamaland
What a fun read. Not only is Ron Jacobs informative in this book, but the book and included information is highly entertaining. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tom W. Tourville

5.0 out of 5 stars Obamaland: Multi-level winner!
Prior to a recent visit to Oahu, I was looking for reading material regarding the island and learned that "Obamaland" was the current best-seller there. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Elaine K

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of surprises
Obamaland was fantastic and so full of surprises! Living here in Hawaii, I'm familiar with most of the places listed and I loved all the connections (here in Hawaii we only have... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. S. Hausler

3.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone
What a treat! Or as we say in Hawaii, "Good Fun!"
Ron Jacobs has put together a compilation of stories, photos, even poems and original art, that traces the origins of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Meixell

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawaiian Pride
If you are from Hawaii, you will love this book. I got such a kick following Barack's path from Kalanianaole Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Celeste Perry

5.0 out of 5 stars Obamaland - a must read
This is a wonderful story of Obams's early upbringing - where he lived, where he went to school, his early interests, his friends, what shaped him. Read more
Published 8 months ago by charlie

5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Masterpiece
Whenever Ron Jacobs pours his heart and soul into a media project, the result is a legendary, timeless classic. "Obamaland: Who is Barack Obama? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Phil Abbot

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful time capsule from 'back in the day'!
It was an honor to be able to re-visit my own Punahou-Daze via Ron Jacobs' book "Obamaland - Who is Barack Obama? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bart F. Burford

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Anyone Who Hopes to Understand President Obama
This wonderful book will engage you and uplift your spirits. It was written as only it could have been--by a Hawaii native. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Woody Goulart

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