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A Promised Land
A Promised Land | Barack Obama
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the makingfrom the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidencya time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nations highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptunes Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspectivethe story of one mans bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of hope and change, and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obamas conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.
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DebinHawaii
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I always like to see what books President Obama picks for his year-end list. Movies & music too. Some of these were on his summer list. Sadly, I have not read any of them, but several are on my TBR list. 💙📚💙

Here‘s the Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1KiNFsusuz/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Leftcoastzen I‘m reading Poverty by America right now on Kindle. Great insights so far . (edited) 3mo
dabbe I've only read THE WAGER, and it was on my #Top23of23 list! 🤩 3mo
Amor4Libros I loved How to Say Babylon and will never stop recommending it! 3mo
JamieArc Ooh! Tim Alberta will be at my local bookstore soon. Looking forward to asking him how he feels about being on Obama‘s list! 3mo
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Kristy_K
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Pickpick

Eloquently written with equals amount introspection and information, I found this insightful into Obama‘s rise in politics through his first term as president. I will say that at times it got a little too policy heavy which made those parts go a little slower. However, I also found myself laughing in other areas so it rounded out well. I also loved the moments when he spoke as a dad and about fatherhood.

#president #history #memoir

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DebinHawaii
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I always look forward to Barack Obama‘s reading lists. Here is this summer‘s. I can check Birnam Wood off thanks to #CampLitsy23 💛

Link to the IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu7NNQBO2Ej/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

BarbaraBB Wow, that‘s such a great list. I am super happy that Birnam Wood is on it. And I have the LeHane and the Crosby lined up to bring with me on vacation! 8mo
keithmalek I heard a discussion on NPR about King: A Life. It sounds interesting. 8mo
squirrelbrain As always it‘s a great list! Birnam Wood is one of my faves of the year, and I also loved Hello Beautiful. I have a signed copy of Poverty on my TBR shelf, and I‘m on hold on BorrowBox for The Wager. 8mo
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Soubhiville Poverty is the only one I‘ve read so far, and it was fantastic. 8mo
dabbe Currently reading THE WAGER! 🤩🤩🤩 8mo
DebinHawaii @BarbaraBB @keithmalek @squirrelbrain @Soubhiville @dabbe I love hearing which ones you have read or are on your TBR lists! 8mo
dabbe @DebinHawaii What fun! 😍 8mo
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hwallis92
A Promised Land | Barack Obama
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I loved this on account of the fact Barack Obama narrates it himself and you can really feel his emotion when sharing some deeply person recounts. I did struggle with the length and listened to this on Audible; I‘d never have stayed with it had I have read the physical book. I‘d recommend to anyone who wants to further their understanding of American politics and those who like the Obamas!

SamAnne And, if you speed up the audio, Barack sounds just like Jordan Peele doing his Barack impression. I ended up having to speed it up--because of the length--despite loving Obama's voice. Well, I also always loved Peele's Obama impression... 😂 😂 😂 I did enjoy his perspective on his career...not sure I will last through 2 other books of his (he's doing a trilogy!!). Love the man, he was always longwinded. 8mo
hwallis92 You‘re right there @SamAnne! I also did that with the audio. I found it amusing that Obama did little impressions when quoting others, whether he intended to imitate their accents or not, it amused me! 8mo
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Born.A.Reader
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Our evening tonight while listening to it rain/storm outside. My daughter's pick is a Valentine's Day themed book, while I'm in the middle of the tagged book. ❤ 📚

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sherrisilvera
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I did it!! I finished. This was A LOT! I definitely made the right choice in listening on audio from Libby and leaving my 1st edition neatly closed on the shelf. I love listening to him❣️

Dec 2022 #bookspin finally completed

@TheAromaofBooks

5feet.of.fury I love his voice 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 13mo
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Born.A.Reader
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Currently suffering through a painful migraine 😫 but hoping reading will ease it. Sometimes it does and sometimes makes it worse. Aiming for a chapter of Obama's book before bed. 🙏

dabbe Hope you feel better soon. ❣️ 1y
Born.A.Reader Thank you @dabbe 💕 1y
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DebinHawaii
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From Instagram this morning. I look forward to reading his favorite book and music lists every year. 💙

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmg8Y6fOFok/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Chrissyreadit Just saw this on IG- I love these lists! 1y
squirrelbrain ❤️❤️❤️ 1y
JenReadsAlot Thanks for posting/sharing! 1y
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Soubhiville Thanks for posting! 1y
Dragon Always a great list 💚🐉 thanks for posting the link 🙏 1y
5feet.of.fury I love Barack & Michelle ♥️ The only one of those I‘ve read is Black Cake, which I enjoyed. 1y
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sherrisilvera
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December #bookspin is a fave author...and President!

I do Obama's books on audio because I like hearing him read them.

@TheAromaofBooks

mrp27 I still need to listen to this and check out his other books. 1y
SamAnne I listened and enjoyed it. But I ended up speeding it up. Sped up Obama sounds like Jordan Peele doing his impression of Barack. 😂😂😂 1y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 1y
sherrisilvera This one is definitely long! 1y
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melissajayne
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Took me the better part of two months to get through Part 3, but hopefully won‘t take me as long to get through Part 4. Even though I am taking my time with the book, it is an excellent read; I just wish that cancer treatments and surgery were so bloody exhausting. #obamabuddyread

CBee You‘re doing great! 😊 2y
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Tkgbjenn1
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Personable and engaging. A well written account of the run up to the election and the first four years in office. I especially liked the more personable stuff dealing with the family dynamics. The politics will always be strained by opinion. You do get a window behind the scenes during that Presidential era. Which is always interesting. This country is in such a different place now. It‘s a good book whether you agree with him or not.

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TheBookHippie
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Going to finish up tagged book and my notes on it for my #obamabuddyread

CBee Woot!! 2y
Andrew65 Good luck 😊👍 2y
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CBee
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Pickpick

SEE THAT ARROW??? I finished! This is monumental 😂😂 So, this one finished in 2011, and how many more volumes is he writing? 😂😂 I mean, I adore him, but he is not known for um, brevity 😂😂 I‘ll still look forward to the others ♥️
#obamabuddyread #micdrop #itonlytooksevenmonths

Kristin_Reads 🤭🤣 2y
TheBookHippie I am slogging through and note taking yet… and phew… he‘s long winded … but I love him. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie same! He‘s the best, long winded and all 😂😂 2y
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peanutnine I thought to was supposed to be two volumes, one for each term, but I agree that it seems as if there will be more 😅 2y
Deblovestoread I‘m so glad we read it this way. Hope we can do the same for the next one. Thanks for hosting! 2y
CBee @peanutnine I was getting close to the end and I thought, wait…. he‘s only gotten to 2011 😂 so I guess either the next volume will be longer (😳) or divided into two? I guess we‘ll see 😂 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 I‘d love it! I would‘ve never read it had I not broken it up and gone the audio route! Thanks for tagging along on the journey 😊 2y
melissajayne From what I hear is that there are going to be two volumes 2y
peanutnine @CBee to be fair, this one had a lot of lead up to his first term with the election and everything so that added a lot 2y
CBee @melissajayne me too. We shall see how long the 2nd volume is 😁 2y
CBee @peanutnine that‘s true. I‘m so glad I finished it and I definitely learned a lot more about him, it was totally worth it 😊♥️ 2y
Sargar114 Congrats @CBee and thanks for organizing this. I agree the audiobook version and the broken up sections made this much easier to tackle. I would join for the next one if you do so 🙂 2y
CBee @Sargar114 yay! I‘ll definitely do another buddy read once it comes out 👏🏻 2y
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Sleepswithbooks
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I finally finished ✅ Am I the last one from our #Obamabuddyread? It took me some months 🐌📖 #IheartObama

RebL I didn't participate in the Obama Buddy Read, but it did take me months to finish this book too. Worth it! 2y
CBee I‘m not finished 🤦‍♀️😂 #iheartobamatoo 2y
TheBookHippie Not yet !! Trying to finish yet! 2y
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Deblovestoread
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#BookReport: I started the week strong and finished my last two buddy reads. Didn‘t read much mid week so have the same three books in progress. Loving Three and Love After Love. #WeeklyForecast: I know my print book will be French Eating for #LMPBC but I may change my mind about the other two.

Cinfhen I loved Three and Love After Love!!! I‘m really excited for this one…I‘m waiting for it to be delivered 2y
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peanutnine
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Pickpick

Obama became president while I was still in highschool and my political awareness was just beginning. It was interesting to hear about the intricacies of the presidency from his perspective and all of his struggles to make progress against the partisanship within the government. His is a very detailed recollection of major and minor events, acknowledging all the support from his staff and others to bring about change. Throughout everything ⤵️

peanutnine ↪️ he maintains a sense of optimism for the future of the country. Thanks @CBee for hosting this #obamabuddyread ☺️ 2y
CBee Congrats on finishing!! Very detailed is right 😂😁♥️ 2y
Roary47 Awesome! 💛 2y
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melissajayne
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Onto part 3 #obamabuddyread Cancer treatments and surgery have really impacted my reading and probably will for the remainder of the year. Feeling tired from the cancer is worse than feeling tired from the treatments and surgery.

bthegood sending hugs -
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Chelsea.Poole So sorry you‘re going through this ♥️ 2y
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Sargar114
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Pickpick

Bad News: I got the Covid
Good News: I‘m the only one in my house to have gotten it and it seems to be minor as I‘m already on the mend. That also means isolation which is giving me time to catch up on things.
Blasted through this last section via audiobook. Nonfiction is always a bit rough for me and I‘ve found doin the audio version makes it easier to absorb; especially this one that gets heavy into detail especially in the second half.

Sargar114 Read for #obamabuddyread Thank you @CBee for hosting! 2y
CBee I‘m sorry you got Covid! It hit our house last week but I didn‘t get it and neither did my oldest kiddo 🤷‍♀️ Glad you finished the book! I‘m sorry I wasn‘t a better host - I‘d planned to continue doing discussion questions at the end of each part 🙁 Might still post some when the buddy read is over so keep your eyes peeled! Hope you feel better soon! 2y
AmyG Glad to read it‘s minor. Hope you are better soon. @CBee Hope your family is better soon. 😘 (edited) 2y
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CBee @AmyG all better here, though hubby still struggles with some fatigue 🤷‍♀️ But it was so mild for both and I‘m thankful. 2y
Sargar114 @CBee don‘t worry about it. Reading is half the battle. And if this week hasn‘t proven anything - life gets in the way (or in this case helps). @AmyG thanks 🥰 2y
CBee @Sargar114 you‘re telling me 😂 Glad you‘re feeling ok and getting some good reading time 🥰 2y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Glad that it's a mild case. Get well soon, but milk it for extra reading time! 🤣 2y
Sargar114 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick definitely the silver lining! 2y
TheBookHippie So glad it‘s minor!!! Rest up! 2y
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CBee
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Hey #obamabuddyread friends (Yoda says hey too)! How‘s everyone doing? I‘m trucking along with Part 6 🏃‍♀️ Apologies for not checking in more often (thank goodness this is a low pressure buddy read). Check in when you can 🥰

AmyG Love your photo! I haven‘t read anything so it‘s low pressure for me. (I am sorry I bailed). 😬 2y
CBee @AmyG don‘t even be sorry! It‘s a heavy book, SUPER detailed and at times, hard to focus on! I‘ve struggled with it myself 🤷‍♀️ 2y
Sleepswithbooks I‘m inching along like a snail 🐌 but I won‘t finish this portion on time. I don‘t love it as much as I had hoped although I do love the author ❤️ 2y
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CBee @Sleepswithbooks no worries! I have to agree with you. The past couple of parts have been a bit slower to get through. 🤷‍♀️ But yup, still love him!! ♥️♥️ 2y
Leftcoastzen Cuteness!🐶 2y
SusanLee Cuteness overload! 2y
CBee @Leftcoastzen @SusanLee thank you! He‘s a silly pup 😊 2y
peanutnine I'm chugging along, ready to start the last section next month 2y
CBee @peanutnine me too 👏🏻👏🏻 2y
Sargar114 It does feel like it‘s getting further into the weeds detail wise. I finished this chapter earlier this month I think doing all audio. 2y
CBee @Sargar114 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 2y
melissajayne Just finished part 2 2y
CBee @melissajayne you‘ve had a lot going on! How are you feeling? 2y
melissajayne @CBee I‘m doing ok; I‘m just waiting for radiation treatments to start. Still feeling tired from the chemo treatments and surgical anesthesic and the recovery that my body has to do. The good thing is that I‘m not getting tired from the cancer spreading as I was this time last year. 2y
CBee @melissajayne you‘ve really been through it 🙁 I hope for better days for you, and soon ♥️ 2y
melissajayne @CBee I didn‘t like it but I am cancer free and don‘t have a grey tinge to my skin anymore. 2y
CBee @melissajayne cancer free is amazing ♥️♥️ 2y
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Sargar114
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Since it‘s a rainy day it‘s a lazy morning so I got to work on my #bookspinbingo board and reading plan for the month.
#bookspin - The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
#doublespin #sundaybuddyread - Lost Among The Living (yay overlap)
#obamabuddyread Tagged (part 6)
#literarycrew All the ways we said goodbye

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks great!! 2y
Librarybelle Hooray!! 2y
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CBee
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Y‘all. I continue to enjoy the book but this part was over my head - I found myself zoning out sometimes 🫢 I told @Sargar114 this already, but my favorite part has to be when Malia tells her dad that he needs to save the tigers 🐅♥️ How‘s it going for everyone?
This was also my #doublespin, @TheAromaofBooks 👏🏻👏🏻
#obamabuddyread

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 2y
TheBookHippie I‘m catching up influenza is still running rampant here. Somehow I‘m the only one not with it 😩😷🤞🏻🤞🏻 2y
AmyG I haven‘t read it in a while. 😢 2y
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CBee @AmyG aw that‘s okay! Do you want me to still tag you in my posts? I don‘t mind either way ♥️ 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie oh dang, I‘m so sorry!! Crossing fingers and toes that you stay well!! 2y
AmyG You can keep me. I do like seeing you all. 2y
CBee @AmyG good, cause I‘d miss you 😘 2y
AmyG Awww 😘…I just can‘t wrap my head around this book now. I am purely “escape” reading. 2y
CBee @AmyG I‘m still right there with you! Though I‘m reading something right now that‘s set during the Chechen Wars and um, wow. It‘s good but so painful and relatable to what‘s happening in Ukraine. 2y
Sleepswithbooks Slow moving right now.. I think I have 25 pages left in this part. 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks no rush 😘 2y
peanutnine There are definitely parts that are over my head but listening to the audio has helped keep me engaged 2y
CBee @peanutnine yep, me too! I‘d still be on part 1 if I were reading the print book 😂😂😂 2y
Libby1 This has been a pretty intense month so I haven‘t started this section yet! I will catch up and I really enjoy being a part of this group, @CBee . ❤️ 2y
CBee @Libby1 no rush at all! This is the most laid back buddy read ever 😊 2y
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CBee
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Obama speaking about Putin‘s rise to power. Considering everything happening in the Ukraine, this quote struck me 💔 #obamabuddyread

AmyG Look at our own country. He is correct. 2y
CBee @AmyG sadly 😞 2y
TheBookHippie Struck me as well… 2y
Sargar114 Ugh so sad 2y
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Sargar114
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Finished Part 5 of #obamabuddyread which also served as my #bookspin for this month. It was mostly foreign policy so a little bit of work to get through; but the audio version helps with that. The last chapter was my favorite as it was really well told (literally in the audiobook ha) and was about his work on climate change.

CBee I need to work on catching up 😳😂 2y
peanutnine I also enjoyed the chapter on climate change! I loved how his daughter kept asking if he had saved the tigers yet. So sweet 2y
Sargar114 @peanutnine me too! Gives so much heart to this part of his story. ❤️ 2y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y
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CBee
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A very late check in, #obamabuddyread friends! Here‘s a pic of a mural at our local zoo - it‘s a secretary bird! It‘s been cuckoo crazy here, but I finally finished part 4 (four days late 😂). Hope everyone is still enjoying the book!

TheBookHippie I plan to catch up this weekend 😝 vestibular migraines and vertigo not friends of reading! 😫 2y
AmyG Beautiful mural. Feel better @TheBookHippie and….I didn‘t read my section at all. ☹️ 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I hope you feel better! Migraines and vertigo are no joke 🙁🙁 2y
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CBee @AmyG no worries! This is totally no pressure, catch up when you want to 😘 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee second attack this spring but not as severe as round one… ugh the constant weather changes inflame my body 😫 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I can totally relate! Lots of weather changes here too and they wreak havoc 😩 2y
peanutnine I'm really enjoying the book! Breaking it down into one part each month is way more manageable for me and the audiobook is a lifesaver. I don't think I would have made it this far otherwise! ☺️ 2y
Deblovestoread Audio is definitely making it easier to get done but my mind did wander a bit in this section. 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 mine too 😂 2y
CBee @peanutnine I definitely wouldn‘t have made it without audio. I‘m glad I have the print book, but I just wouldn‘t have gotten through it like I am with audio! 2y
Sargar114 @peanutnine agree with everything you said. The section a month and audio is marking it much easier to get through. I don‘t take in the audio as much so I go back and forth; but really enjoy listening to him speak again. 2y
Sargar114 @TheBookHippie that sounds terrible; hope you feel better. 2y
CBee @Sargar114 ♥️♥️ same 2y
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peanutnine
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Even when things felt impossible, he managed to always find some optimism.
#obamabuddyread @CBee

CBee YES!! So many obstacles yet he always remained hopeful. Glad you‘re enjoying it ♥️♥️ 2y
TheBookHippie 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 2y
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Sargar114
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Bought a car in Wyoming and drove back to Colorado so used part 4 of #obamabuddyread as my travel companion.

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CBee
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This was in 2017. I was spiraling after he left office, and so scared for what was coming 🙁 I know I wasn‘t the only person he wrote back to, but I still felt so special ♥️ Hope y‘all enjoy! #obamabuddyread

Amiable I love this so much! ❤️❤️ 2y
CBee @Amiable it‘s made my day to read it, even five years later. I read and reread it so many times ♥️♥️ 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m especially scared now with everything going on… 🇺🇦 We are not doing enough for Ukraine. 💔🙏🏻 Their President is a true hero. #Zelensky 2y
peanutnine ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
SW-T 🥰 2y
Sleepswithbooks 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 2y
DogMomIrene ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
Libby1 That is INCREDIBLE. Thanks for sharing. ❤️ 2y
CBee @Libby1 I thought you guys would enjoy it ♥️ 2y
TheBookHippie 🥺🥺♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2y
Chrissyreadit ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2y
Tera66 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😭 2y
Sargar114 This is wonderful!!! ❤️🤍💙 2y
Deblovestoread Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing!💗💗💗 2y
Jas16 Thank you for sharing this! ❤️ 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 mine too ♥️♥️ 2y
CBee @Jas16 you‘re welcome! I owe you a letter, my friend!! 2y
AmyG That. Is. Amazing! 2y
TheBookHippie The refusing aid to Ukraine by Trump -the reason for his impeachment -comes to mind as a threat to democracy … we are paying for those years. It‘s unfortunate people don‘t see it. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie 💯 agree. I see it, and I remember. Lest we forget he also called Putin a genius, for invading Ukraine 🙁😡 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee I just cannot. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I know. I can‘t either. 2y
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CBee
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Just cause I love Liz Climo ♥️♥️ We are on to Part 4, #obamabuddyread pals! I‘m still on Part 3 but, I‘ll catch up. Wanted to mention a bit that warmed my heart - how Obama would read letters from constituents and try his best to respond (he‘d even read the negative ones). When he left office, I wrote to him, despondent, telling him how afraid I was for the country‘s future. Had no idea I would get a response but I did! It was lovely, ⬇️

CBee (Continued from above) and gave me hope that things might be okay. 2y
peanutnine I loved that part too! He always seemed to want to stay connected to the people of the country. That's so awesome that you got a response from him! What a treasure 💕 2y
CBee @peanutnine I think it might have made my whole year ♥️♥️ 2y
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Deblovestoread I‘m behind but will get caught up. I love that you wrote him and that he responded. Has there ever been a more decent leader? I think not. 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 no worries, I‘m behind as well. And I can‘t think of many more decent than him. I never imagined I‘d get a response, much less AFTER he‘d left office. But he took the time and it was such a light in the darkness. (edited) 2y
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2y
AmyG I have notes at home! I am now in Michigan visiting my grandson. But I, too, loved where he reads letters from people and writes some back. 2y
AmyG My husband was once the mayor of our town. He was a Democrat. During Obama years….and he recieved a Christmas card from Obama. I need to find it and post it! 2y
CBee @AmyG I have the e-mail he sent back, I‘ll post it sometime! Hope all is well in Michigan - have fun with the grand baby, he must be getting so big!! 2y
AmyG @CBee thanks! He just turned 2. Where did all the time go? 😳 2y
CBee @AmyG it definitely flies 🥺 2y
Sleepswithbooks @CBee - I love that he wrote people back and I love it even more that you are someone he wrote to 🥰💌 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks I found the e-mail, I‘m going to post it for y‘all ♥️ 2y
Sargar114 I loved that as well! How the political process and how people cared more about power or being correct in this section was infuriating 2y
CBee @Sargar114 agreed. And it‘s still like that, unfortunately 🙁 2y
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Greetings fellow #obamabuddyread friends! I completely forgot to make a post about starting Part 3! So, here it is! And yes, I‘ve been to crazy town and back recently, but somehow I am on track with reading (or listening). Give me all your impressions of Part 2 in the comments! I enjoyed it, but admit that some of the economic talk went over my head 😂

TheBookHippie FYI there are slight references to Afghanistan in 1980 etc I strongly recommend encourage you to watch Charlie Wilson‘s War with Tom Hanks to get a bit of a feel. The book is better of course but the movie will help with perspective of Washington as well. It‘s at our library. You can view it here https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Wilsons-War-Tom-Hanks/dp/B001688V2E for a couple bucks. Well worth it. 2y
AmyG I think the parts I like best about this book are the personal ones-about his family and himself…how they are dealing with all of this. I love his grace and awe at what he has done. His humility. But always, at the back of my mind, is what came after him and where we are today. 2y
AmyG Thanks @TheBookHippie for the recommendation. 2y
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TheBookHippie @AmyG I have similar thoughts… 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie thanks! I‘ve always wanted to watch that so I‘ll definitely do it sooner rather than later 😊 2y
CBee @AmyG agree completely. I didn‘t remember that his precious grandmother (Toot) passed the night before his inauguration. What a loss. 2y
Sargar114 @AmyG I very much agree. I‘m doing audio/reading combo, but he does the audio narration and it really helps with his thoughts and feelings during this journey. I also love how important his family (both where he came from as well as the one he built) is to him and his decision making process. (edited) 2y
AmyG @Sargar114 Yes..the importance of his family. I think I temember reading that he didn‘t have so many “dinners” at night with important people as he wanted to make sure he spent time with his girls. Of course, he got criticized for that. 2y
CBee @AmyG damned if you do, damned if you don‘t 🙁 2y
Sleepswithbooks I love how he can make fun of himself (“Time for change… Let‘s shift gears.. vote 4 the guy… with big ears.. Obama 08”) 😂 but wouldn‘t do that in public about others or allow others associated with his campaign to. I keep thinking “I love his character.” 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks YES! Love this about him too. 2y
Libby1 I‘m really enjoying part three. He is such a skilled writer. 2y
CBee @Libby1 me too! And I‘m actually on track which is amazing 😂😂 2y
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I made it to Part 3 😂😂😂 and I really need to clean off that display 🙈
Back on track now, I‘ll try to get a discussion going for Part 2 soon 😊 #obamabuddyread

AmyG Perfect. So is Feb part 3? I forgot already. 😂 2y
CBee @AmyG I had to go check my notes 😂 but yep, February is Part 3 😁 2y
AmyG Thanks! 2y
Sargar114 ❤️🤍💙 2y
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️ 2y
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January Wrap-Up ❄️

A huge accomplishment for me to finish six books in one month! Feeling like a very proud bookworm 🤓

Three Sisters: 5 🌟
Crocodile on the Sandbank: 3 🌟
A Promised Land: 5 🌟
The Rose Code: 5 🌟
The Awakening: 4.5 🌟
A Great Reckoning: 5 🌟

kspenmoll Such good ones too! 2y
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#ObamaBuddyRead

I put my thoughts on my reading up on my blog.

Preface & Part One: http://bookhippie.com/index.php/2022/01/24/obama-buddy-read/

Part Two: http://bookhippie.com/index.php/2022/01/24/obama-buddy-read-2/

Mostly just jotted down thoughts. I did this with a few “chunksters“ I've read -mostly to help remind me when I want to refer back, but also for students that follow my reading.

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AmyG He is such a wise, rational man. And he can thank his Mom and Grandparents. I loved reading these. 2y
TheBookHippie @AmyG ♥️ He is just so wonderfully soothing to read. 2y
CBee Awesome 👏🏻 Can‘t wait to check out the blog! 2y
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My longest read in 2021 was 768 pages and tagged. I ❤️chunksters but have to get mentally prepared to start them. #Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing and happy Tuesday! 2y
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Alright my #obamabuddyread friends, how are we doing? I have a confession - I had to switch to the audiobook because I was having concentration issues with print. I‘m telling you, nonfic and me, we‘re like oil and water 😂😂
BUT! I love listening to it, I could listen to him all day. Making good progress now!

Deblovestoread I haven‘t read January‘s section yet but will this week! 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 no rush!! 😄 2y
melissajayne Not great 2y
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peanutnine I finished this month's section and looking forward to discussing! I am also listening to the audio. It's so good! And so much easier for me to get through in that format 2y
Sleepswithbooks This is my usually my lunch break read and it‘s always a soothing 20 minutes to get out of the noisy hospital and “hear” his voice when I‘m reading his words. 2y
CBee @melissajayne I‘m sorry 😞 I know you have a lot going on, so don‘t feel pressured! Take care of you ♥️ 2y
CBee @peanutnine same! I should‘ve probably done audio from the beginning 🤷‍♀️ 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks I‘m so glad it‘s been a bit of stress relief from work ♥️ 2y
Julsmarshall I loved listening on audio! I find his voice so calming and my walks were a lot longer so I could keep listening! 2y
TheBookHippie 😂 I cannot do audio ever and nonfiction is my jam 😂😂😂 I love this read. So soothing. 2y
CBee @Julsmarshall I can understand why! I‘ve been mostly listening in the car, and thinking of ways to possibly make those drives longer 😂 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I rarely do, but for memoirs and such, it‘s great! At least for me and my 🤪 brain 2y
AmyG @Sleepswithbooks ha…I hear his voice, too, when I read. It‘s so strange to think this wasn‘t so long ago…co sidering where we are now as a cou try. @melissajayne I hope all is ok. Sending a hug. 2y
melissajayne @AmyG things are going ok; just got a little bit busy and am more tired than usual. But I‘m nearing the end of my chemo treatments & just hv surgery & radiation to do. 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee It calms my brain to read in-depth text 😂🎉🤷🏻‍♀️ I‘ve always been that way. Especially memoirs and such however I know that‘s unusual. I do love the pace of our schedule it‘s so wonderful ! Thank you for that! 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I envy you for that! Maybe it‘s just my life right now 🤷‍♀️🤪 And you‘re welcome! Really glad I decided to do it and it‘s been awesome reading with y‘all ♥️ 2y
AmyG @melissajayne I didn‘t know. Hoping all goes as planned. Wishing you strength to get through it all and then…only good health. 2y
melissajayne @AmyG thanks. 😊 2y
Sargar114 @CBee I‘m the same way with non~fic. I ended up doing a lot of audio in this section as well, it‘s quite an enjoyable experience that way anyway. But it really helped, especially when it comes to discussing policies. 2y
CBee @Sargar114 yeah, it‘s been much easier listening to it and I‘m enjoying it even more ♥️ 2y
ncsufoxes I‘m planning on reading it this week, I‘ve been super busy with grad school related stuff this last week 2y
CBee @ncsufoxes no pressure 🥰 2y
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Coffee then part two. Unexpectedly home this morning so read it is. 😂😅🤷🏻‍♀️ #OBAMABUDDYREAD

CBee 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2y
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Rating: 5 🌟
Book: 3 of 2022

Goodness, I have a whole new respect for President Obama after listening to this. Enjoyed every single moment!

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A windy and spontaneous visit to to beach this afternoon 📖 🌊 🌥

jb72 I miss the beach so much! 2y
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Y‘all. I had to post this - look at these two 😍😍😍 Don‘t forget January is Part 2 for our #obamabuddyread!
And (a late) Happy New Year from me, friends ♥️

Traci1 I love this picture so much. 😊 2y
BennettBookworm Love!! I know, I saw this and thought maybe it should be my phone background lol 2y
CBee @Traci1 right? They are so fun 🤩 2y
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CBee @BennettBookworm I can relate and I say you should totally do it 😊 2y
AmyG I saw this on IG 🙌🏻❤️ 2y
CBee @AmyG they are just the best ♥️ 2y
MittenGirlPeach Love that pic! 2y
Deblovestoread They are the best! 💜 2y
peanutnine I love their relationship 😍 2y
marleed When this scrolled by my Instagram feed my NY day was made - just so fun! 2y
Hooked_on_books I love this! 2y
sprainedbrain I love this so much! 2y
Sargar114 I saw this! Love them so much ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
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#FirstLast

And that‘s a wrap. I had a great reading year and am looking forward to seeing what 2022 brings.

Happy New Year!

CarolynM Happy New Year 2y
Ruthiella Happy New Year! 🥳🥂 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Happy New Year! 2y
readordierachel Happy New Year 🎉 2y
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I have 3 chunksters planned for 2022.

The tagged book, The Eighth Life and Kristen Lavransdatter. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

#Chunkster hallange @Amiable

Roary47 It‘s time for Uncle Toms Cabin and Gone With the Wind! 2y
BookDadGirlDad I've a few I need to knock out. Winter of the World (Follet) The Great Hunt (Robert Jordan) Eldest (Paolini) 2y
Amiable Excellent! @slategreyskies and I are also tackling “Kristin L” this year. I just bought “A Promised Land” last week — I may give that a go in 2022, too! (edited) 2y
tpixie @thewallflower0707 I just read your post then saw this… 2y
AmyG @Roary47 Gone With the Wind is an excellent book! 2y
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#obamabuddyread friends! Here are a few of my reactions/feelings after reading Part 1. Please add your thoughts - looking forward to discussing! ♥️ Marked as a spoiler since many haven‘t read this 😊

TheBookHippie I remember hearing him speak at a protest in Chicago and then following his move through his political career and my friend and I saying this man is who should run for president when we heard he was running she called me screaming YOU ARE A Fortune teller! But seriously there is nothing like hearing him live. So full of hope you can feel it, it oozes from him, but also the sense of reality. Truly he has taught me personally to just keep fighting. 2y
TheBookHippie My thoughts reading are the same I remember that time and the times leading up to it. Seems like a dream now. I cannot imagine what he thinks about the hell that replaced him. I still can't believe it. I am enjoying this read and slow pace very much. I thank you for that! 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I think the slower pace helps me digest it better - I don‘t feel “rushed” to finish and that‘s nice! Maybe one day I‘ll get to hear him speak ♥️ He‘s full of hope but not naively so, and that comes through in the book too. “The audacity of hope.” 2y
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AmyG I remember seeing him speak on Tv and thinking he should run. There is something about hom that gives one a sense of hope, security. I was so lucky to hear him speak at U of Michigan when our daughter graduated (she sat 2nd row right in front of him). It is a cherished moment for me. (edited) 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie oh! And my favorite quote thus far is on page 65, first page of chapter 4, about destiny. Just YES. 2y
AmyG @CBee He also speaks slow…and steady….so makes sense he would write that way. (edited) 2y
CBee @AmyG I hear his voice when I read it 😊 2y
AmyG I loved on page 17….he wrote how he “saw the danger of relying on a single charismatic leader to bring about change”. Relevant to him but also….to Trump. I keep thinking about the difference between the two leaders and their supporters. It‘s so very stark. (edited) 2y
AmyG @CBee I hear his voice, too. @TheBookHippie I am sure Obama is as shocked as we all are about his replacement. And I am sure we will read about that in the second part of this autobiography. 2y
CBee @AmyG it is. Plus scary. I love how he mentions so many by name, from the groundskeeper at the White House to Harry Reid. He gives credit where it‘s due and knows it takes a village ♥️ 2y
CBee @AmyG I don‘t know how he didn‘t just crawl into a hole after that mess. I would‘ve wanted to bury my head in the sand. @TheBookHippie 2y
TheBookHippie @AmyG seriously !!!! 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee I thought about it. Hiding. Never thought I‘d see a time worse than the Regan years… 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I didn‘t want to get out of bed the day T won. 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee I threw up literally from 4am to 6am…. I KNEW what was coming…. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie same. But I was so hopeful something would turn around….. it didn‘t. 🙁 My depression spiraled after that. 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee It took a huge toll of my mental and physical health that‘s for sure. Never in my life did I think I‘d have to look a four year old in the eye and not be able to tell her she‘d be safe. That the President yes he really did say those things and mean it. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie the President. I know. I still can‘t even believe those four years even happened 😳 2y
AmyG @CBee @TheBookHippie I read that Michele went into a depression when Trump won. I will never get over it. 2y
TheBookHippie @AmyG The people who showed who they really truly were in the midst of it all: friends, family -I‘ll never get over that…. 2y
melissajayne @AmyG I think I read that that as well; I think she talks about in (edited) 2y
CBee @AmyG same. To work so hard and have it blow up in your face like that. @TheBookHippie yes, true colors came out, I was so shocked. 2y
CBee @melissajayne I need to read that one too 😂 2y
melissajayne I find the talk his mom had w/ him that he mentions on pgs. 6-7 stood out to me the most. 2y
melissajayne @CBee its so good; I think it would be an interesting parallel to Barak‘s book; she gets more personal than he does and has less politics. But it complements his book very well. 2y
melissajayne What also struck me is how much family has played so much in how he decided to do things and that he valued the advice that he got from them, especially what he got from his mom and wife. There‘s a part that wished his mom could have been around for longer and seen become president. I also see how humble and humane he generally is as a person, even though being in a very egocentric world. 2y
Sargar114 I agree with everyone, the biggest emotion I felt was nostalgia. The 4 years of his successor‘s tenure was (and still is) so detrimental to this country that it‘s hard to believe that we‘ll ever overcome it. Reading this did light a little bit of hope that it‘s possible, but with as much damage done it‘ll definitely take time. 2y
CBee @melissajayne I loved the way he talked about his family, especially his Mom. How proud she would have been to see him become President - I know it was bittersweet for him. I honestly didn‘t realize she‘d passed away before he got elected. 2y
CBee @melissajayne I love their relationship. She was so hesitant when he was getting into politics - that part where she said something about “don‘t count on my vote” I almost died 😂😂 2y
CBee @Sargar114 I‘ve stayed hopeful somehow. Even during the dark age of you know who. I‘m much more cynical now than I was though 🙁 2y
Sargar114 @CBee it seems we‘re trying to heal, but seeing all you knows supporters makes it difficult 2y
melissajayne @Sargar114 what has surprised me is how many Canadians like he who shall not be named over the past 6-7 years 2y
melissajayne @CBee I think she would have been very proud of him being president and also the husband and father that he is 2y
AmyG @melissajayne Yes to his family and Micheles. They became good, decent people because of them. And ha….people on twitter call him TFG (the former guy) so as not to say his name. 2y
AmyG @Sargar114 I, too, felt such nostalgia and was amazed that it was not so long ago. My main feeing reading is how fast it seems that we are now in a fight to save our democracy. 2y
CBee @melissajayne I can‘t understand why anyone likes him. Like I will just never be able to fathom that 🙁 2y
CBee @Sargar114 exactly! 2y
CBee @AmyG the former guy 😂 2y
Sargar114 Is it weird that I‘m more comfortable saying Voldemort than his name??? 😂 @CBee @AmyG 2y
CBee @Sargar114 😂😂😂 not weird at all!! 2y
melissajayne @AmyG one of my favourite podcasts calls him that and only that. 2y
melissajayne @CBee I can‘t either, especially those that are on the lower end of the economic spectrum and those that profess to be Christians. I‘m a Christian and see absolutely no Christian values in his behaviour at all. 2y
melissajayne @Sargar114 it is weird 2y
AmyG @CBee He isn‘t a Christian in any sense of the word. He is just being used by them to forward their agenda. (Lord, how many people on here will read this and unfollow us all). 😂 2y
CBee @AmyG I was thinking the same, but we are just having a logical and thoughtful discussion about a book that we all like. Haters can hate 😂😂 2y
CBee @melissajayne no Christian values whatsoever. Like when he held up the Bible like it meant something to him. Ugh. 2y
AmyG @CBee ha…didn‘t he hold it upside down? (edited) 2y
CBee @AmyG you know, I don‘t remember 😂 I guess I‘m blocking out the trauma 😂 2y
Deblovestoread My daughter and I were fortunate to hear him speak at our local fair grounds during his first campaign. To say we came away “all in” puts it pretty mildly. Here was someone who had a clear eyed vision of what America could be “matching our reality to our ideals”. To go from that, with him fighting every step of the way to improve the lives of all, to what we got after was one of the most heart breaking thing I‘ve experienced. 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 well put. I agree, and I think I‘m still recovering from the day he left office, and what came after. You know, one thing I just thought of - he really showed me that you can be idealistic but also realistic. Like, believe in the fairy tale but don‘t be disappointed if it doesn‘t come true. Keep trying and make your own fairy tale ♥️ (edited) 2y
melissajayne @AmyG yes and I believe it was backwards as well 2y
AmyG Yes, well said. @kgordon88 @Sargar114. One of the greatest disappointments I‘ve ever experienced. My in-laws escaped Hitler and Germany and yet I just never expected to live in such dangerous times. I don‘t know why…my upbringing? The times I lived in? Hard to wrap my head around. 2y
CBee @AmyG I don‘t think anyone expected it. I do wonder why this division and evil rhetoric seemed to pop up out of nowhere after Obama left - or was it there all along? Lying dormant until the “right” time to strike? It‘s like T gave them permission to give in to the dark side, or something 🤷‍♀️ 2y
AmyG @CBee I think TFG opened the door and basically gave them permission to hate openly. 2y
CBee @AmyG I agree. This discussion has been so great so far - so glad I decided to do this and that y‘all joined me! ♥️ 2y
ncsufoxes Sorry that I‘m late to the discussion (my booster shot kicked my butt last week). Anyhow I have enjoyed reading through everyone‘s comments so far & agree with y‘all. Some of the things that stood out for me was him discussing his background of doing community engagement & wanting to do more & trying to find a way to help people on a grander scale. I totally get that. It‘s hard when you are at the bottom (like in social services) & all these 2y
ncsufoxes people are making decisions at the top but have no idea what it‘s like on the ground. I liked his discussions on how he really tried to stay connected to his community & let them know that he was listening & trying to help make a difference in their communities. I think politics becomes so muddied with money & power that most people at the top don‘t understand what the average person is going through, much less someone from a low income 2y
ncsufoxes community. I also liked how he discussed how the thoughts of racism and our country‘s past had an influence on his decision to run. I really enjoyed this first part & happy to be reading along with everyone 2y
CBee @ncsufoxes hey! Congrats on the booster 👏🏻👏🏻 Glad you‘re feeling better, mine kicked my butt a little too (but it‘s worth it). Loved your comments and agree! Politicians can be so out of touch IMO and I love how he still always tried to remember where he came from and why he was in politics in the first place. 2y
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Did I trick y‘all with the pic? Yoda gave me the stink eye cause I left him at the groomer for HOURS (which to him probably felt like a million years) 😂😂
Just finished Part 1 of A Promised Land - I told y‘all I struggle with nonfic 😂 Will post something else on the 31st or 1st, hopefully with decent questions 😁 Thanks for taking this journey with me, y‘all!

AmyG He is very cute. 2y
Lesanne He does look quite put out with you! 😅 2y
CBee @AmyG even the Christmas tie didn‘t cheer him up 😂😂 2y
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CBee @Lesanne good thing I‘m his person. He can‘t stay mad at me for long ♥️😁 (edited) 2y
TheBookHippie ♥️🙃 my dog currently not speaking to me 😅 I said she was having a B A T H tomorrow … 🙄 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie 😂😂 oh, Winnie. At least you aren‘t dropping her off at the groomer like I did to Yoda. For shame 😂😂😂 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee well it‘s closed since COVID… so it‘s me 😂😅🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie stupid Covid 😓😕 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee Takes three of us to cut her nails it‘s a whole THING.. 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie I‘m in awe that you even attempt that. Mine would eat me - when they do my chihuahua‘s nails at the vet, they come out and apologize because she SCREAMS 😂😂 they want me to know that they aren‘t hurting her (she‘s just psycho 😂) 2y
Leftcoastzen That is some serious stink eye! Adorable! 2y
wanderinglynn Poor baby! The horror! But he looks very handsome. Maybe some Scooby snacks will help appease him 😉❤️🐶 2y
CBee @Leftcoastzen he could win an award for best stink eye 😂😂😂 2y
CBee @wanderinglynn oh yes, he got a yummy treat when he got home 😊♥️ 2y
Hooked_on_books That look! 😂 2y
CBee @Hooked_on_books he was not happy 😂😂 2y
Libby1 ❤️Yoda❤️. I‘m still on Part 1, too! I hope to finish it today. 2y
CBee @Libby1 yay! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2y
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Welp, I did a tad bit of damage at Barnes & Nobles‘ “50% off all hardcovers” sale today. 😬
#NonfictionNerd

Leftcoastzen I have the Schiff on my never ending pile! 2y
Amiable @Leftcoastzen I was going to wait until it came out in paperback to get it, but this was an opportunity I couldn‘t pass up! 2y
Leftcoastzen I loved Obama‘s book. It took me a long time to read it just because of the density of the material, his voice definitely comes through. 2y
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Amiable @Leftcoastzen I‘m actually thinking about reading it first and then listening to the audiobook, since Obama narrates it himself. I normally don‘t like audiobooks (my mind wanders too much) but I feel like this might be an exception. 2y
Megabooks I have American Made out from the library now! 2y
Amiable @Megabooks I hope it‘s good! 😬 2y
CBee @Amiable I‘m doing a buddy read with a few others of the Obama book, if you‘re interested in reading along with us! We just did Part 1 in December. Either way, enjoy the book ♥️👏🏻 2y
Amiable @CBee I‘m starting my #ChunksterChallenge2022 book first (tagged here), so I likely won‘t tackle the Obama book for a few months. Are you using a hashtag for your buddy read? I‘d love to see your thoughts about the book when I do get to it! (edited) 2y
Amiable @CBee Excellent -- thanks! Are you guys enjoying it so far? 2y
CBee @Amiable oh yes! He‘s an incredible writer, though I do think we are all feeling a bit of sad nostalgia - just about what was and what happened after. Bringing up a lot of feelings. 2y
Amiable @CBee Oh my gosh, yes. I think that's another reason why I've continued to wait a bit to read it. I need more distance from the previous administration. I felt like I was suffering PTSD in the days immediately afterwards. 2y
CBee @Amiable same! I kind of spiraled after Obama left and you know who took over (if you can even call it that). And I feel like the country is still so broken and reeling from those four years. 2y
Amiable @CBee I know! I was doing a presidential biography challenge and had to stop for several years after 2016–I couldn‘t stomach the thought of reading anything about 45. (Although my brother said the impeachment transcripts could count. 😀) My stepmom gave me all of the Bob Woodward books about him but I still can‘t touch them yet. Or maybe ever. 😖 2y
CBee @Amiable I admire that - I struggle with nonfic (hence me breaking TPL into monthly installments lol)! I stopped watching the news for four years 😂 Even when Covid hit and I needed info…. It was just hard to watch him stand up there and pretend to care, you know? 2y
Amiable @CBee I do know! And I wanted to stop watching the news, but I work in healthcare (I do communications for a large health system) and had no choice but to keep abreast of what was going on with the pandemic. It was so hard. I can't even stand the sound of his voice -- it makes me nauseated. 😫 2y
CBee @Amiable I don‘t envy you that. I used to be a nurse but couldn‘t imagine doing it now. And handling communications for a whole healthcare system? Wow. I‘m sure your job has been super stressful too 🙁 His voice does the same to me, just everything about him is awful and makes my skin crawl. Hopefully some of these lawsuits and such will pan out and he‘ll be held somewhat accountable…. 🤷‍♀️ 2y
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Hi #obamabuddyread friends! How‘s everyone doing with the first part? I‘m very behind, but I‘ll catch up 😂
I really love it so far - he is an incredible writer ♥️

TheBookHippie Notes ready 😂🤍 I agree he‘s a very good writer. 2y
AmyG I am all set. He is a wonderful writer...agreed. 2y
Sleepswithbooks 📖😌 2y
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peanutnine I listened to the audio and it is wonderful. His voice is so soothing lol 2y
Deblovestoread I‘m behind but will catch up! 2y
CBee @Kdgordon88 me too! Thank goodness I‘m not the only one 😂 2y
Sargar114 I finished early. The one section at a time is real nice with this chunkster! 2y
CBee @Sargar114 AGREED 😂😂 2y
melissajayne I‘m finished; very engrossing; had to stop myself from going onto pt 2 2y
CBee @melissajayne great! I‘m still catching up, but I‘ll get there 😊 2y
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Four pages of notes. I‘m ready. ✌🏻🎉

#OBAMABUDDYREAD

CBee I am so behind….. but I‘ll catch up 😄♥️ 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee Next week is LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL … I didn‘t think I‘d get any extra time so I pushed to get it done this week 😂♥️ 2y
CBee @TheBookHippie awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 hope last week of school isn‘t too crazy! 2y
TheBookHippie @CBee 🤞🏻 2y
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Well I finished this first section of #obamabuddyread much faster than I expected. So eloquent but also so down to earth. Even knowing what happens, reading it in his words brings back the emotions of the time. Very much enjoying this!

CBee Okay, speedy! 😂 Full disclosure, I haven't really started yet 😲 I'm reading another (really good) book at the moment and it's always hard for me to read more than one. BUT tomorrow I'm reading a chunk of this for sure. Congrats on finishing! Feel free to contribute to potential future discussion - I'll do like a mid-month check in and then we can discuss at the end of each month. So if you took notes or want to contribute questions, go for it! (edited) 2y
Sargar114 @CBee I‘m a terrible note taker, but will happily participate in discussions. I rarely read this fast but I have some really good reads right now (including this one) so I think that‘s helping. 2y
CBee @Sargar114 sounds good! Glad you‘re reading some awesome stuff 👏🏻👏🏻 2y
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Just barely into the book and I can already see the slight nods to the character of a certain former president. Even though the individual was not named, I could definitely see where in certain places that the individual‘s overall character is being alluded to.

#obamabuddyread

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Friends who‘ve joined the #obamabuddyread, take note! This is LOW pressure, hence the one part a month. I don‘t need added stress in my life and neither does anyone else 😂 So, we start tomorrow (officially) but there aren‘t rules about pages per day, etc. Start at your leisure, or read it all in one sitting! Take notes if you‘d like as I hope to have discussions at the end of each month/part. Enjoy and have fun!

TheBookHippie 😂🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 2y
AmyG I just started it! And yay!!! For some reason I thought it was 2 parts a month. 😝 Thanksgiving has left me with a few screws loose. (edited) 2y
CBee @AmyG I think life leaves me with a few permanent screws loose 😂😂😂 2y
Sleepswithbooks I just started too. It‘s going to be my lunch break read when I need to get outside the psych hospital for a mental cleanse 📖 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks I think this book will be perfect for that 😊 2y
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December is almost here, and that means starting the #obamabuddyread!! Who‘s ready? Who‘s excited? 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Tagging the folks who‘ve already said they‘ll join, but we‘ve got room for more if anyone else is interested.

AmyG I am ready! 2 chapters a month? 2y
TheBookHippie I‘m ready!!! 2y
CBee @AmyG one part per month - the parts have chapters but I figured one per month would be plenty! 2y
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CBee @TheBookHippie 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 2y
Sargar114 Yay! I think I‘m gonna combo read and audio, worked really nicely for the Michelle Obama book. 2y
melissajayne Looking forward to it 2y
CBee @Sargar114 sounds like an awesome plan! 2y
CBee @melissajayne 😊😊 2y
peanutnine I can't wait! I'm hoping my library hold comes in any day now 🤞🏻 2y
AmyG One part per month! Got it!!! I really look forward to finally reading this. Ha…I got it last year for Hanukkah. (edited) 2y
CBee @peanutnine no pressure! If it doesn‘t come available by the 1st, no worries at all. You‘ve got the whole month for the first part 😊 2y
CBee @AmyG same, but I got it for Christmas! I remember you posting about your hubby getting it for you (same here ha) 😊 2y
AmyG Ha!!! He kept asking me for months if I‘d read it. He finally stopped asking. 😂 2y
CBee @AmyG mine knows not to ask 😂😂 I mean it‘s a chunky book and that takes commitment 😂 Hence, our buddy read! I‘m excited to finally read it and really digest everything. Btw I‘ve started Cloud Cuckoo Land, the length is daunting but I like it so far! 2y
AmyG It‘s so good. Takes a little to get the hang of all the characters. 2y
CBee @AmyG I think I‘m going to like it! 2y
Sleepswithbooks Yayyyyy!! Ready!!!!😃📖 2y
CBee @Sleepswithbooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2y
ncsufoxes If you still have room, I‘d be interested in joining. I like the idea of reading along with others to get through a bigger book 2y
CBee @ncsufoxes absolutely!! I‘ll add you to my list and tag you on the schedule post 👏🏻👏🏻 2y
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