The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership [Hardcover]

From the Editors of Essence magazine (Author)

Book Description

The Obamas are a quintessential American success story. Barack Hussein Obama and his wife Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama defied great odds to become the nation's first African-American president and First Lady. From the moment they settled into the White House on January 20, 2009, with their daughters Malia and Sasha, the first couple has moved the nation and world with their commitment to excellence and to each other.

ESSENCE has provided readers with detailed coverage of their first extraordinary year in the White House. The President, the First Lady and members of the Obama administration met our nation's political, economic and social challenges with admirable grace that continues to inspire many Americans.

Now, in The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith & Leadership, ESSENCE editors combine rare images with pivotal speeches in a lavish time capsule of a defining moment in the American narrative.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Essence; Anv Spl edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603201068
• ISBN-13: 978-1603201063
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 175 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obama Eye Candy, November 3, 2010

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Little Me (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership (Hardcover)

This book is filled with a variety of high-quality photos that cover everything from family life to overseas trips and official business in Washington DC. All the photos are in color. Many of them are candid and feel relaxed or casual even if the event was formal. Significant depictions of tension or conflict are not included in this book. Professional photographers were obviously behind the camera work, and the editors at Essence did a fine job of selection and arrangement. My favorite photos include the president in a tie and wingtips running with a football, Michelle with the president in a tuxedo, and Obama with his daughters, Malia and Sasha. The cover photo is also very endearing. In the midst of our tumultuous political situation and economic malaise, these photos and the accompanying quotations are a good reminder that President Obama is essentially a decent, intelligent, red-blooded American with a wife and kids who has everything to gain from sensible, practical solutions to our problems. Find a place for this book on your coffee table.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars obama-beautiful!, February 10, 2010

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This is an absolutely gorgeous photo album! The pictures and what they capture are outstanding. I gave it as a gift but will have to purchase it for myself. Well worth every penny!Buy it Buy it Buy it!No matter who you voted for!!!!!!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, February 24, 2010

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This review is from: The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership (Hardcover)

I thouroughly enjoyed this book with beautiful pictures of the First Family in the White House and their personal views on interesting matters, such as Family, Faith, Leadership, etc. It is a treasure to my bookshelf.
Especially since I live in the Netherlands (and being an Obama fan!) it is a good way "to keep in touch" as this kind of "inside" information does not appear in the newspapers here. I recommend this book to every American citizen, wanting to know more about the Obama family and the example they give us.