The making of the man
David Maraniss
Atlantic Books, 656pp
For a political biography, this is a strange but rather
wonderful book. It reads like a family saga. The author delves into
generations of Obamas and Dunhams, into personal triumphs and
tragedies, twists, turns, and surprises. A reader hoping for a blow
by blow account of Obama’s presidency, his unforgettable 2008
campaign, or the route he took through the Chicago political scene
to reach for the …
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