The Bridge The Life and Rise of Barack Obama

Speaking to hundreds of friends and colleagues, Remnick investigates and corrects Obama's own account of his life with an assured and elegant tone that clarifies rather than accuses or unmasks . . . 600 masterly pages. ***** Daily Telegraph

"Brilliantly constructed, flawlessly written....A near-definitive study of Obama." -"The Los Angeles Times" "If you care about American politics, you have to read "The Bridge."" -"Salon" "Superb. . . . Remnick is a master blender of history, reporting and narrative." --"The""Seattle Times" "Insight[ful] and nuance[d]. . . .Writing with emotional precision and a sure knowledge of politics, Mr. Remnick situates Mr. Obama's career firmly within a historical context." -Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
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"There are a few people of such skill that envy gives way to admiration, and one is left feeling not hostility but respect. Remnick is one of those exceptional practitioners."-"Newsweek" "His work will serve as a building block for all future works on Obama. . . .Lovely and assured." -"Entertainment Weekly"
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"Engaging. . . .Sparkling." -"San Francisco Chronicle"
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"An expansive work. . . .Recounting a pivotal March 2007 speech in S