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  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781407051390
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 208

Barack Obama: The Making of a President




An accessible and uplifting biography of Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States.

"I was not born into money or status. I was born to a teenage mom in Hawaii, and my dad left us when I was two. But my family gave me love, they gave me education, and most of all they gave me hope..."

Punctuated with his own words, this biography traces the people, places and experiences that made Barack Obama the powerful man he is today. His story takes us from Kenya to Hawaii and Indonesia to Chicago, embracing many cultures. It also reaches from the past to the present, with photographs of Obama growing up and a timeline of significant events in black history.

Barack Obama's story of hope and determination culminates with an account of his historic Inauguration Day and his first 100 days in office.

  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781407051390
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 208

About the author

Dawne Allette

Dawne Allette, a native of Grenada, West Indies, has authored six children's picture books that are noted for their inspiration, lyrics and humour.

She teaches creative writing in Baltimore, USA, and is also a literacy programme facilitator for Baltimore Public Schools. She is also a journalist for the Baltimore Times newspaper.

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Praise for Barack Obama: The Making of a President

The inspirational story of an inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read

Malorie Blackman

Hugely readable, dynamic and fascinating

Claire Larson, ReadPlus.co.uk

A fast-paced, riveritng read, offering incisive information oon this modern day hero. Stunning full colour photos and snappy fact files complement this superior biography

Fen Coles, Letterbox Library

It's an inspiring story remininding us just how impressive a character Obama is

Bournemouth Daily Echo