BEACON OF HOPE The Life of Barack Obama

Leon Nixon deftly recounts the endlessly fascinating life of Barack Obama, beginning with magnificent descriptions of his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, and his sadness at first encountering world poverty. Young listeners meet "Barry," who'd been insulted by classmates but later, as an adult, felt he'd come home when he arrived in Chicago. An African visit to his birth father is vividly described, and the love of his impressive American mother and supportive grandparents guides him to his astounding success. Nixon's delivery is assured and clear as Obama graduates from Harvard, works 10-hour days as a community organizer, speaks to the Democratic Convention, and, finally, becomes president. Audio impressively summarizes Obama's accomplishments, as well as his life with Michelle and their daughters, Sasha and Malia. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]