A Promised Land

The A Promised Land Audiobook, the first volume of a potential two-part series, focuses on Obama's life story, starting with his childhood and ending with the political uprisings around the murder of Osama bin Laden in May 2011. It's a 29-hour audiobook that gives a listener experience of the highest level where not only the roots of the president but also the entire duration of the presidency at the Oval Office is traversed closely and thoroughly; the narration is very personal and characterful. Maybe you will read it someday if you are a reader, but there are nearly 700 pages in the original book and the audiobook is the best way to learn it, especially when you are more "ear users" than "eye users."

Plot Summary

This audiobook tells the story of Obama, from his childhood in Honolulu to his presidency. His early life, his education, and his career in politics, his time as a state senator, his and his historic presidential campaign, are covered in his words. Besides the health law and the action on Osama bin Laden's death, the book's content also talks about his term as the President of the United States with reference to environmental issues, like the response to the BP oil spill. This autobiographical audiobook directed by Obama through his two terms in office is not only informative but also very emotional and inviting. He shares the good and the bad of the experiences at the same time appealing to the listeners, thus entangling them in the simultaneous conflict and joy of the time.

Themes

Barack Obama was writing A Promised Land Audiobook from first person viewpoint, the one he has been talking directly in the book and given his own opinion about people and situations that have affected his life and governance. His family members, such as his wife Michelle and his grandparents, were also interesting figures not only for their support in the different stages of his growth and childhood. The audiobook presents numerous historical personages such as politicians, foreign leaders and activists who Obama has met during his time working in politics.

The A Promised Land Audiobook project includes the topics of hope, rebirth and the fight for equality and justice. In the words of Obama, "The thing that I've always said about any of my problems, no matter if it's as a black man in America," the president elaborates, "or just a person trying to do something - anything in the world - it is important that you can apply some discipline and order in your life, to attain your goal." Moreover, the latter is a leadership question and it is through it only that Obama's effort at becoming a successful president was possible. The audiobook also takes a look at the role of family, friendship, and community in both personal and public life and the impact these connections had on Obama’s life.

Conclusion

A Promised Land Audiobook is a great way of getting an update for any Barack Obama fans regarding his personal life and presidency. The audiobook series not only tells the story in a way that is captivating through its narrative but also boasts an appropriate tempo and plentiful anecdotes which make it a must-listen for anyone still interested in politics or history or just wants to know what the former president thinks about his life and times in office.

The audiobook is not just a piece of history, but also a record of steps in the life of Obama in the White House from the very beginning to his more personal and more introspective side. In summary, The A Promised Land Audiobook can be taken as a major and delightful listening event that is likely to stay with listeners for quite some time.

• Written By

  : Barack Obama

• Narrated By

  : Barack Obama

• Published By

  : Penguin Random House Audio