The rise of Barack Obama is one of the great stories of this century, and it is told by one of America’s most gifted reporters. With unexpected access to friends and family, mentors and disparagers, and ultimately to Obama himself, David Remnick offer a nuanced, unexpected and indispensable portrait of the man who was determined to become the first African-American President. 

‘Superb, beautifully written and artfully constructed’ the Economist

‘Full of intrigue, insight and intimacy’ Herald  

‘Highlights the massive importance – and improbability – of our moment in history’ – Time out

‘From America’s most accomplished reporter. This is the one’ The Times, book of the week