by Jodi Kantor
First published 2012
The Obamas step into history, facing the challenges of a new role and changing a nation. As they navigate the spotlight, they must grapple with their shifting identities, raise their daughters, and confront the realities of being the first Black President and First Lady. Kantor's vivid account takes readers behind the scenes, revealing the personal struggles and triumphs that defined their time in the White House.
Genres: biography, history, american, african-american, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, social-issues
400 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books