Yes We Can

Subtitle:: A Biography of President Barack Obama
Author:: Garen Thomas
Format:: Softcover

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Short description

Tells the story of Barack Obama from his childhood, through his youth, his term as senator from Illinois, to his historic and momentum-building run to become President of the United States. This book includes over 30 excerpts from Obama's speeches. It helps you learn about the man who overcame every obstacle to become the president.

Long description

In this biography, author Garen Thomas tells the fascinating story of Barack Obama: from his childhood, through his youth, his term as senator from Illinois, to his historic and momentum-building run to become President of the United States. The book includes over 30 excerpts from Obama's speeches, as he has recently proved that his words have inspired voters - especially the young-to turn out in record numbers to make history. Learn about the man who overcame every obstacle to become the president who will continue to lead America to Change.

Product details

Publisher:: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN:: 9780312586393
Publication date:: December 2008
Length:: 196mm
Width:: 133mm
Thickness:: 17mm
Weight:: 254g
Edition:: 2nd Edition, Revised
Pages:: 236
Illustrations:: Illustrated
Readership:: Age: 08 - 12
Illustrated:: Illustrated

Review

Praise for the New York Times -bestseller Yes We Can: This Obama-friendly biography was first published in June and has been updated with 32 additional pages on his historic campaign and election...it's a useful, clearly written summary of an amazing story, both personally and politically. Garen Thomas, a children's book editor and author has done an admirable job... -- USA Today Will he make history? Thomas says he already has. -- South Florida Times

A smoothly written account of the candidate's life. --People Magazine

Thomas's clear prose will help students learn more about the first African American to gain a major party nomination for the presidency. -- School Library Journal

[An] adulatory profile of the presidential candidate's meteoric rise. -- Booklist