<i>Barack Obama For Beginners: An Essential Guide</i> is the most concise and reliable short biography available on the 44th President of the United States – from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, education at Columbia and Harvard, work as a community organizer, writer, teacher, lawyer, and politician in Illinois, to his historic campaign for President. <i>Barack Obama For Beginners</i> keeps the focus on the man and his record – accomplishments and missteps, praise and criticism – to allow readers to gain a balanced understanding of President Obama as they follow his rise to the White House. Entertaining illustrations enliven the reading experience and highlight important details.<br><br>Short enough to read in an afternoon or on commutes, For Beginner Essential Guides provide reliable information from a neutral point of view about public figures and current events so readers can arrive at informed opinions about topics that affect their daily lives.<br><br>News, updates and complete source notes for the book are available at BarackObamaForBeginners.com. You can also visit us on Facebook.