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Former official White House photographer, Pete Souza captures Barack Obama from his first day in the US Senate to his historic campaign trail. read full description

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Mar 12, 2009
Patricia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Photojournalist Souza portrays the then Senator's first year of office and his meteoric rise to the Democractic candidacy. All in black and white, these photos paint a perfectly poised man, in public and private moments. His charisma is reflected on the faces of his public admirers.
Mar 03, 2011
Scott rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is not the type of book you read cover to cover (at least not me). But if you're into photography and politics then it's a must.

Pete Souza is a fantastic photographer.

A great "coffee table" book...
Dec 30, 2008
Sally rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This photographer spent a *lot* time with Senator Obama, beginning with his election as a Congressman. I enjoyed the time-capsule of photos chronicling his few years since then.
Mar 02, 2009
2morrowknight rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The book is absolutely awesome. It's 160 pages of captivating, and profoundly touching photos. Yes, it has some text, but the pictures are what you're buying.

The author/photographer is Pete Souza, a former photographer with The Chicago Tribune. Souza made a wise decision to follow President Obama around since 2005, and to take pictures of him. The result is a book of photographs that are nothing short of breathtaking.

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Feb 04, 2009
Kelly rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Very beautiful pictorial of Obama going from when he was a junior Senator to Presidential Candidate.
Jan 13, 2009
narajaponesa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Looking through this book made me feel the way I did on election night: all kinds of emotional. :D
Jan 19, 2012
Thomas rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A well-made photo compilation of the incumbent's historic ascent to presidency.
Jan 24, 2009
Vicki added it
A great coffee table book full of fantastic photos of Barack Obama leading up to the presidential election. There's not much to read in this book besides facts associated with the photos and information on the photographer.
Sep 29, 2008
Cindy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nice coffee table type photo essay book of Barack Obama's first couple of years in public life. This man has got to be elected our next president!
Feb 22, 2009
LaRhonda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
He's has vision that has propelled him to the highest position in this nation! He is my Hero!
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Jul 27, 2011
Wes rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Oct 20, 2010
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