The Other Barack

• Author : Sally H Jacobs
• Publisher : Hachette UK
• Release : 07 July 2011

Barack Obama Sr., father of the American president, was part of Africa's "independence generation" and in 1959 it seemed his star would shine brightly. He came to the U.S. from Kenya and was given a university scholarship. While in the Hawaii, he met Ann Dunham in 1961, and his son Barack was born. He left his young family to gain a master's degree from Harvard. After that, Obama's life became progressively more complicated. He was a brilliant economist, yet never held

• Author : Alton B. Pollard,Carol B. Duncan
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 29 April 2016

The Black Church Studies Reader addresses the depth and breadth of Black theological studies, from Biblical studies and ethics to homiletics and pastoral care. The book examines salient themes of social and religious significance such as gender, sexuality, race, social class, health care, and public policy. While the volume centers around African American experiences and studies, it also attends to broader African continental and Diasporan religious contexts. The contributors reflect an interdisciplinary blend of Black Church Studies scholars and practitioners

• Author : David Maraniss
• Publisher : Simon & Schuster
• Release : 15 January 2013

The groundbreaking multigenerational biography, a richly textured account of President Obama and the forces that shaped him and sustain him, from Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter, political commentator, and acclaimed biographer David Maraniss. In Barack Obama: The Story, David Maraniss has written a deeply reported generational biography teeming with fresh insights and revealing information, a masterly narrative drawn from hundreds of interviews, including with President Obama in the Oval Office, and a trove of letters, journals, diaries, and other documents. The

• Author : Steven Levingston
• Publisher : Hachette UK
• Release : 08 October 2019

A Washington Post 2019 Notable Selection A vivid and inspiring account of the "bromance" between Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is unique in American history. The two men, their characters and styles sharply contrasting, formed a dynamic working relationship that evolved into a profound friendship. Their affinity was not predestined. Obama and Biden began wary of each other: Obama an impatient freshman disdainful of the Senate's plodding ways; Biden a veteran of

• Author : Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 28 March 1895

• Author : A. D. Largie
• Publisher : Boys Grow Up to Be Heroes
• Release : 30 October 2017

In this beautifully illustrated childrens book we find the boy who grew up to become President Barack Obama. The story finds Barack a young boy with a Kenyan Father Dad and American Mom this made him different than the other kids. Young Barack's biracial identity coupled with his unique sounding name made him a target for teasing. His childhood was filled with diversity from his time living in Hawaii, Washington State where he grew close with his grandparents from Kansas.

• Author : Erik Schneiderhan
• Publisher : Stanford University Press
• Release : 27 May 2015

Americans have a fierce spirit of individualism. We pride ourselves on self-reliance, on bootstrapping our way to success. Yet, we also believe in helping those in need, and we turn to our neighbors in times of crisis. The tension between these competing values is evident, and how we balance between these competing values holds real consequences for community health and well-being. In his new book, The Size of Others' Burdens, Erik Schneiderhan asks how people can act in the face

• Author : A. D. Largie
• Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Release : 04 November 2017

In this beautifully illustrated childrens book we find the boy who grew up to become President Barack Obama. The story finds Barack a young boy with a Kenyan Father Dad and American Mom this made him different than the other kids. Young Barack's biracial identity coupled with his unique sounding name made him a target for teasing. His childhood was filled with diversity from his time living in Hawaii, Washington State where he grew close with his grandparents from Kansas.

• Author : Bob Carlton,Ariele Gentiles
• Publisher : Zondervan/Youth Specialties
• Release : 13 July 2009

Middle school and teen readers can explore the life of the 44th president of the United States in this factual and informative biography of Barack Obama’s life leading up to his historic election. The life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, different, or who has wanted to do great things and make a difference in the world. Learn about the life-shaping experiences Barack Obama faced as he was raised by

• Author : Bernd C. Schmidt-Nagel
• Publisher : GRIN Verlag
• Release : 17 May 2011

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject English - Discussion and Essays, grade: 1,7, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: The acting president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, fascinated millions of US-citizens in many of his campaign speeches in 2008. With his slogan “Yes we can!” he offered them a new, believable perspective. Finally, this wave of euphoria brought him to the White House and made him, contrary to all expectations, the first black US-President. I looked fascinated

• Author : www.obamafu.com
• Publisher : Ictus, Macron & Breve
• Release : 30 June 2010

• Author : Tonya Leslie
• Publisher : Callisto Media, Inc.
• Release : 28 July 2020

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama—a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, health care, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could make people’s lives better. With

• Author : Bernd C. Schmidt-Nagel
• Publisher : GRIN Verlag
• Release : 01 May 2011

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject English - Discussion and Essays, grade: 1,7, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: The acting president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, fascinated millions of US-citizens in many of his campaign speeches in 2008. With his slogan "Yes we can " he offered them a new, believable perspective. Finally, this wave of euphoria brought him to the White House and made him, contrary to all expectations, the first black US-President. I looked fascinated

• Author : Shelby Steele
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 28 March 2023

From "New York Times" bestselling and controversial author Steele comes the illuminating examination of the complex racial issues surrounding presidential candidate Barack Obama.

• Author : James Haywood Rolling, Jr.
• Publisher : Rowman Altamira
• Release : 16 March 2010

Cinderella Story is an experimental autoethnography that explores critical racial issues in America through the media of language and images.