[OBAMA, Barack] MENDELL, David — OBAMA. FROM PROMISE TO POWER
(New York). Amistad. First Edition. Obama's meteoric rise from Hawaii high schooler to exemplary Harvard Law School student to well-groomed politico to history-making presidential candidate is the stuff of legend. Veteran CHICAGO TRIBUNE journalist David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of the candidate's campaign for the Senate. In this book, the author offers a revealing, detailed portrait based on intensive research and exclusive interviews with Obama's closest aides, mentors, political adversaries, and family-- most notably his charismatic wife, Michelle. It is an eye-opening look at the evolution of a brilliant politician whose name has become a catchphrase for hope in a politically jaded society. SIGNED by the former President on the title page. An uncommon book to find signed. Accompanied by one of those completely unnecessary certificates of authenticity.. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper
