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Remnick, David, 1958-

The bridge : the life and rise of Barack Obama / David Remnick. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2011. - 662 pages : ill ; 21 cm.

"With a new epilogue"--Cover. Originally published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [623]-629) and index.

Examines the experiences of Barack Obama's life and explores the ambition behind his rise to the presidency, from his relationship with his parents to how social and racial tensions influenced his philosophy.

ISBN: 9780375702303 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011389170

Subjects--Personal Names:
Obama, Barack.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Congress. Senate --Biography.
Estados Unidos. Congreso. Senado --Biografía

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Presidentes--Estados Unidos--Biografías
Presidential candidates--United States--Biography.
African American politicians--Illinois--Chicago--Biography.
African American legislators--Illinois--Biography.
Legisladores afroamericanos --Illinois --Biografías
Legislators--United States--Biography.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.
Illinois--Politics and government--1951-

LC Class. No.: 002 E 908 / R388b 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 973.932092 B