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The Bridge

the Life and Rise of Barack Obama
achristinej
Mar 02, 2011achristinej rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An interesting, well-researched and authoritative look into President Barack Obama's life: inspiration, family, mentors, education, and career, there is not a single person I would not recommend this book to. David Remnick intricately weaves factual information with artistic anectodal ease to create a well-rounded view of our current president. I believe he walks a very balanced line throughout his reporting and is deftly able to disprove exaggeration and rumor with hearty research without reducing his journalistic and editorial integrity. I especially appreciated the longer looks into those who played influential roles in President Obama's life and how Mr. Remnick skillfully framed each person, their education, history and experience to provide a thorough construction of the man currently leading our country.