Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America
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Create Date:2022-06-23 17:21:36
Update Date:2025-09-06
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Author:Cody Keenan
ISBN:0358651891
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Reviews
Preston Gray,
* I've received an early copy of this book in exchange for a fair review via NetGalley。 Cody Keenan takes the reader along a grueling week-in-the-life of a President's head speechwriter, notably during one the most prolific weeks of the Obama administration。 The week of June 17th, 2015 commences with a massacre in a historic Black church in Charleston, leaving 9 dead, sending shockwaves across the nation。 Cody struggles to find the words necessary to once again comfort and instill confidence in * I've received an early copy of this book in exchange for a fair review via NetGalley。 Cody Keenan takes the reader along a grueling week-in-the-life of a President's head speechwriter, notably during one the most prolific weeks of the Obama administration。 The week of June 17th, 2015 commences with a massacre in a historic Black church in Charleston, leaving 9 dead, sending shockwaves across the nation。 Cody struggles to find the words necessary to once again comfort and instill confidence in the American people in the line of the never-ending battle over gun violence, race issues, and overall political divide。 All the while, trying to balance how President Obama will respond to the seminal SCOTUS decisions regarding the constitutionality of the ACA and same-sex marriage legalization。 Cody's narrative reads like a novel while he eloquently depicts the ebbs and flows of speechwriting as a white man for America's first Black president。 His intimate anecdotes and conversations brings to light life inside of the White House, working alongside loyal staffers within his 'Speechcave' and paints President Obama as the down-to-earth leader of the free world and literal visionary that always seems to elevate his speeches to reach the mountains, while Cody's laying the foundation at base camp。 Although President Obama is a 'self-proclaimed president who doesn't need a speechwriter', it's clear that Cody's influence shines through on some of Obama's most influential speeches and this captivating story helps the reader catch a glimpse into the tireless work that brings it all to life。I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the everyday hustle & bustle, behind-the-scenes action at the White House or to someone just interested in politics & history in general。 Come October, I'd be shocked if this isn't at the top of the NYTimes Bestseller's List。 。。。more
Mallika,
i have literally read like maybe four nonfiction books my entire life that i've actually liked。 make it five now。 i have literally read like maybe four nonfiction books my entire life that i've actually liked。 make it five now。 。。。more