THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

The captivating, deeply personal narrative of history in the making - a landmark achievement, critically acclaimed No.1 bestseller.

In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama reflects on his journey from a young man searching for his identity to becoming the 44th president of the United States, providing vivid personal detail about his political education and landmark moments of his first term.

Reflecting on his presidency, Obama takes readers from his earliest political dreams to the Iowa caucus victory and the historic night of November 4, 2008, when he became the first African American president. It is the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage.

Obama is candid about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, capturing the aspirations of a generation inspired by messages of "hope and change," and unafraid to reveal self-doubts and disappointments. Yet he never wavers from his belief that within the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.

Pages: 768, Dimensions: 15.1x15.1cm