In his book A Promised Land, Barack Obama details his life, from his time in high school to his time as a senator, marriage, and children, as well as his successful race for the presidency. The book is quite thorough in describing the issues, solutions, and thought processes. It also provides a thorough look at Obama's life before he became so well-known and explains how he never saw himself in such a position. Obama discusses his thoughts and feelings throughout the book, particularly how balancing being a father and spouse with wanting to run for office was difficult.

This is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about what it's like to live a highly public existence alongside your private life and frequently make decisions that could mean the difference between life and death.

Chapter-by-chapter summaries of this exceptional experiment are provided in this book, along with fun trivia questions and thought-provoking conversation prompts.

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