Barack Obama Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Overstory
Richard Powers
It's about trees and the relationship of humans to trees... And I started reading it, and it changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it... It changed how I see things and that's always, for me, a mark of a book worth reading.
Paperback, 2019
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Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, at Home and Abroad
John O. Brennan
@JohnBrennan is one of the hardest-working, most patriotic public servants I’ve ever seen, and our country is better off for it. As president, he was one of my closest advisors and a great friend. And in his memoir, Undaunted, you’ll see why. I hope you’ll read it.
Paperback, 2022
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After the Fall: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the World We've Made
Ben Rhodes
.@brhodes has been a close advisor and a good friend for more than a decade. His new book, After the Fall, is a personal, timely look at how America has shaped the world we live in—for better and worse—and the importance of continuing to lead by example. It's a great read!
Paperback, 2022
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Battling the Big Lie: How Fox, Facebook, and the Maga Media Are Destroying America
Dan Pfeiffer
Here’s the truth: @danpfeiffer’s latest book, Battling the Big Lie, is an important read for anyone who’s wondering how the far right traffics in lies and what we can all do to fight back. As we head into election season, it could not be more timely.
Paperback, 2023
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The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle Obama
Among @MichelleObama's many talents is the fact that she is a fantastic writer. In her new book, The Light We Carry, she shares the tools and lessons she’s learned that help her navigate times of uncertainty. It's a book you'll want to go back to over and over again. https://t.co/bgXaBBoFBZ
Paperback, 2024
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Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel about What They Do
Studs Terkel
As a college student, I was inspired by Studs Terkel’s book, Working, which chronicled what ordinary people did for a living. Working: What We Do All Day from @HGMedia is a new series that builds on that idea – sharing the stories of people from different walks of life, and… https://t.co/7GDWq1W7JO https://t.co/XquEx3r3Jt
Paperback, 1997
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Power to the Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology
Tara Dawson McGuinness
I want to share a new book, Power to the Public, that illustrates how nonprofits and governments can use technology to solve some of the most pressing issues of our time. It includes some good examples and is worth a read for anyone who cares about making change happen.
Paperback, 2023
$15.95$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The 9.9 Percent: The New Aristocracy That Is Entrenching Inequality and Warping Our Culture
Matthew Stewart
Another thought-provoking analysis, this one about how economic inequality in America isn’t just growing, but self-reinforcing – and what that means for education, health, happiness, even the strength of our democracy.
Paperback, 2022
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In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History
Mitch Landrieu
Mitch...[is] grappling with some of the most painful parts of our history and how they still live in the present. It’s an ultimately optimistic take from someone who believes the South will rise again not by reasserting the past, but by transcending it.
Paperback, 2019
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The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir
Samantha Power
.@SamanthaJPower is a Pulitzer winner, an incredible writer, and a great friend. Her memoir, The Education of an Idealist, grapples with the balance between idealism, pragmatism, advocacy, and governance. It's a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world.
Paperback, 2021
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