Overview

Affordable, readable, and indispensable, this pocket biography of Barack Obama allows you to put the story of our 44th President right in your back pocket. Written in a clear and concise style, this biography is accessible for anyone interested in a brief yet thorough introduction to Barack Obama.

Author and Content

Steven J. Niven of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University chronicles President Obama's personal biography and his political rise, as well as examining his relationship with race and his role in history. The book also includes an introduction by the world-renowned scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and a bibliography for further reading to help readers know where to go for more information.

Additional Features

In addition, the book includes a transcript of Obama's famous "A More Perfect Union" speech on race in America. This book is the perfect, quick introduction to Barack Obama, America's 44th President.