"An American classic, written with grace and precision" (Observer)

"Thoughtful, moving and brilliantly written" (The Times)

"A man with a phenomenal life story" (Spectator)

"Extraordinary . . . It's unique. It's his. There are no other ones like that" (TONI MORRISON)

"A bestseller because of its freshness and honesty" (CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS Sunday Times)

"A well-written account of Obama's struggle to establish his own views on identity and race, and all the more entertaining for its honesty" (Financial Times 2007-11-03)

"The only politician's life I have read that made me cry . . . elegant and surprising prose as well as a solid personal statement" (IAN KELLY The Times 2008-07-03)

"[Obama] writes with candour about racism, bigotry and hardship, but always there is a sense of wisdom - you feel you are in the presence of a very mature man . . . You will not fail to be moved by Obama's warmth and humility" (Good Book Guide 2008-05-01)

I hope history will judge the Obamas well - they have been (IMHO) a fantastic presidential couple and done so much for the USA and the world.

It's time to let this book go. Hope it finds a new reader and a new temporary home before being re-released again.

I love reading where books end up -and what other readers thought of the book (good and bad!) - so do please take time to make a journal entry if you possibly can. Appreciate that!