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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre : Biography / Politics / History / Non-Fiction

Review:
''The Obamas by Jodi Kantor is a meticulously reported and deeply insightful account of the lives of Barack and Michelle Obama during their historic years in the White House. Kantor, a correspondent for the New York Times who covered the Obamas since 2007, takes readers inside the private and public worlds of the first couple, revealing how they grappled with their new roles and worked to change the country. The book explores the long-running debate between Barack and Michelle about the value of politics, their efforts to maintain a normal and sane family life in an unprecedented home, and their partnership through triumphs and stumbles. The Chicago Tribune praised it as 'insightful and evocative, rich with detail,' while The New Yorker called it 'energetically reported.' Jacob Weisberg of Slate described it as 'a first-rate job reporting on the Obamas in tandem.' Kantor's writing is nuanced and fair, capturing the complexities of the Obamas as individuals and as a couple. This national bestseller is essential reading for anyone interested in American politics, presidential history, and the personal dynamics behind one of the most influential partnerships of our time.''