The Obamas by Jodi Kantor Summary
Overview of The Obamas
Peek behind the White House curtain in Jodi Kantor's intimate portrait of America's historic First Couple. Sparking controversy for its unflinching look at Michelle Obama's struggles, this bestseller reveals the emotional toll of making history while maintaining a marriage under unprecedented scrutiny.
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A White House Dream Deferred
When Barack and Michelle Obama stepped into the White House in January 2009, they weren't just making history as the first Black first family - they were testing a long-running debate between them. Could meaningful change truly come through politics? Their fairy tale victory quickly collided with harsh reality. The economy was in free fall, with three million jobs vanished in the previous year and three million foreclosures devastating neighborhoods across America. Just two days after signing orders to close Guantanamo Bay - fulfilling a campaign promise - Barack authorized his first drone strikes in Pakistan, killing fifteen people including three children. The contradiction between campaign idealism and presidential reality had emerged with stunning speed. Meanwhile, Michelle focused on creating normalcy for Malia and Sasha, then ten and seven. This meant coordinating playdates through Secret Service, learning complex security protocols for simple outings, and adapting to the White House's surprisingly outdated infrastructure. The family also navigated complex dynamics with the residence staff - composed largely of middle-aged and older African Americans who reminded the Obamas powerfully of their own relatives. Just twenty-four days into the presidency, despite securing a massive bank bailout and $787 billion stimulus package, the Obamas made their first return trip to Chicago. They found their beloved Hyde Park home transformed into a virtual fortress. As they departed, the reality of their new life settled heavily, prompting Michelle to tell her staff with quiet resignation, "We live in the White House now" - acknowledging the permanent transformation of their lives.
The Presidential Marriage Behind Closed Doors
Finding Her Voice in an Undefined Role
The Isolation of Power
Childhood in the Spotlight
Reinvention After Defeat
Dancing Through the Storm
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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