Yes We Can: A Biography of President Barack Obama
From School Library Journal
Grade 5–9—Thomas describes Obama as a “new leader who seems to be granting Americans a renewed license to dream,” and maintains an admiring tone throughout. She opens with a look at his Kenyan father and American mother and covers Obama’s childhood, education, and early influences. The author also relates his efforts as an adult to learn about his father and his African heritage and to find his place in America. The last chapters chronicle Obama’s rap…
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Why the Children?
Why are there so many books about Obama for children? I don’t recall George W. Or William Clinton having so many children’s books written about them. This is over indulgent.
This book gave me a great overview of Barack Obama.
It is a page-turner because Obama has led a life rich with experience.
Garen Thomas’ writing style informs and entertains.
The photographs of Obama and his family, travels, and career add to the book’s appeal.
I highly recommend it to adults as well as young adults and children.
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A model to be followed
Garen Thomas has done a good service in writing this book that can inspire both the young and the adult. The illustrations add spice to the book.
As a specialist in children’s therapy, I see this as a valuable book for educating children. I have a book collection of biographical series for children — artists, musicians, politicians, etc. This has become a valuable part of my collection. I highly recommend this one.
I bought this book for one of my child therapy clients at work and we read it together. We couldn’t put it down. I am speaking for the both of us when I say that the book “Yes We Can” was enlightening and inspiring. Not only did it do a great job of explaining the American political system to young readers, but it also detailed Barack Obama’s life in a way that offers youth the inspiration to achieve great things in life.
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Absolutely inspiring
This is definitely a book for adults, too.
It gives you an interesting insight of B. Obama’s life as a politician but it doesn’t forget his role as a son and father.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful! An insightful look at the life of Barack Obama
Garen Thomas provides a thought-provoking and honest look at race and politics.
The perfect addition to any middle or high school student’s summer reading list.
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The official Obama Jugend manual
Is there a limit to the hagiography surrounding Barack Obama? According to Garen Thomas, apparently not.