by Callie Shell
First published 2008
Barack Obama begins his political journey as an unlikely candidate with roots spanning from Hawaii to Indonesia. Shell documents his transformation from community organizer in Chicago to national political phenomenon through intimate behind-the-scenes photography. The book traces Obama's ascent to power, revealing the moments that shaped his campaign and presidency. TIME magazine's political experts provide original reporting and analysis alongside Shell's visual chronicle. This 96-page illustrated account shows how an unconventional background became the foundation for one of the most fascinating rises in American political history. Shell's access delivers a colorful examination of Obama's path to the White House.
Genres: biography, american, political-science, politics, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: unlikely-hero
Setting: Chicago, Hawaii, Indonesia, United States
Period: 21st Century
95 pages · Hardcover · Time