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The Obamas: Portrait of America’s New First Family: From the Editors of Essence
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From The Editors of ESSENCE...THE OBAMAS: Portrait of Americaís New First Family celebrates the extraordinary triumph of Barack and Michelle Obama and their family in words and pictures. This 112-page hardcover includes exclusive images from the 44th Presidentís spectacular Inauguration, never before seen images, and contributions from writers such as New York Times best-seller Marian Wright Edelman and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. In addition, the hardcover edition of THE OBAMAS will include a revised introduction from ESSENCE editor-in-chief Angela Burt-Murray. Product Details
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The Epitome of a SouvenirReview Date: March 13, 2009 Reviewer: Shamontiel L. Vaughn, Chicago I've seen Obama books that give you a speech here, a photograph there, and an editorial too, but "Essence" magazine really weren't playing around with this souvenir book. 112 pages, 59 photographs, and speeches that include Election Night, Inauguration Day, the famous "More Perfect Union" speech in which he takes on the Reverend Wright debacle, and his speech at the Democratic National Convention are laid out and intermingled between photos that are breathtaking.
With every more popular photograph like the fist bump or the Obamas' hands on President Abraham Lincoln's bible, there are more personal shots like those of Sasha and Malia on a hammock, Michelle Obama showing how hula hooping is done, a black man unashamedly tearing up on the night Obama won, and a younger and current photograph of Ann Louise Nixon (the 107-year-old woman Obama mentioned in his Grant Park speech).
"Essence" magazine editors took care to publish all the notorious photos and speeches that both young and old will rememember throughout history. This is one of those books that children may need in history classes and adults will want to reread just to remember the moment. If you missed a spot in Obama's speech, no problem, it's in this book. If you're a fan of photography, full-paged glossy prints greet you on just about every page.
My only con was that outside of Michelle Obama's mother, we didn't get to really hear from those who are close to the Obamas. I read several quotes and entries about people who felt like the Obamas were a part of history, but I could find those folks walking down any Chicago street. I wanted to read quotes from those who I don't speak to regularly like some of the celebrities who came out to show their support (MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Jay-Z, Smokey Robinson, Diddy) or maybe even Valerie Jarrett, one of his closest confidantes. And what about Craig? I wanted to read a quote from how he felt about his brother-in-law winning or some of the African family members who traveled to D.C. to be there.
Other than that, excellent book. A must have!! Collector's item.Review Date: March 29, 2009 Reviewer: Marielle, This order was delivered quickly. A beautiful book from cover to cover. Lovely photographs,articles -beautiful insight into the First Family - you become part of the journey to the White House.A collector's item to pass on to generations. great bookReview Date: April 7, 2009 Reviewer: Helen Wilson, WA This is a great book on the whole journey, emotions, and experiences of the Obama family on their unlikely success at become America's first black first family. The ObamasReview Date: September 1, 2009 Reviewer: Yvonne J. Morse, Upper Marlboro, MD What a wonderful book that really portrays the first family! They look so splendid on the cover. Obamas BookReview Date: November 2, 2009 Reviewer: L. Waters, Kansas City, MO USA This book was purchased is well written, easy to read. Great for personal use. However, I intend to keep it and pass it down to my grandchildren so they can read and have a piece of African American history.