A Promised Land

A book about perseverance and hope
America's former commander-in-chief shares his character flaws and fears for the presidency. It is a lengthy memoir with vivid detail and a captivating hopey changey rhetoric. This is an impressive but restrained account of life inside the White House. Obama details historic decision-making amid growing racist resentment. It's fascinating because it focuses on the minutiae of decision-making. Ultimately, Obama emerges as a steely political operator. Less an idealist and more a reserved, conscientious pragmatist.

The text reflects part of his first term (so lots more to come) and is definitely worth your time.