A Consequential President, Michael DAntonio
A Consequential President, Michael DAntonio
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A Consequential President
The Legacy of Barack Obama

Author: Michael D'Antonio

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 8 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/03/2017


Synopsis

Once a most unlikely candidate, Barack Obama’s successful campaign for the White House made him a worldwide sensation and a transformative figure even before he was inaugurated. Elected as the Iraq War and Great Recession discouraged millions of Americans, Obama’s promise of hope revived the national spirit. Had he only saved the economy, Obama would be considered a truly successful president. However he has achieved so much more, against ferocious opposition, that he can be counted as one of the most consequential presidents in history. With health care reform, he ended a crisis of escalating costs and inadequate access that threatened 50 million people. His energy policies drove down the cost of power generated by the sun, wind, and even fossil fuels. His climate change efforts produced the first treaty to address global warming in a meaningful way, and his diplomacy produced a dramatic reduction in the nuclear threat posed by Iran. Add the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, the normalization of relations with Cuba, and the “pivot” toward Asia, and his successes abroad match those at home. In A CONSEQUENTIAL PRESIDENT, Michael D’Antonio tallies Obama’s long record of achievement, both his major successes and less-noticed ones that nevertheless contribute to his legacy. Obama’s greatest achievement came as he restored dignity and ethics to the office of the president, proof that he delivered the hope and change he promised.

About Michael D'Antonio

Michael D’Antonio, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, is the author of many acclaimed books and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Athena Doctrine.

About George Newbern

GEORGE NEWBERN's film credits include Father of the Bride 1 and 2Adventures in Babysitting, and Dadnapped. He has guest starred on many television series, including ScandalThe MentalistPrivate PracticeCSI: Miami, and Numb3rs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on August 27, 2017

Well, that was disappointing. This is the second book like this I’ve read this year, the other being Jonathan Chait’s “Audacity.” Man, that book was so much better than this one. It makes this one largely irrelevant. Both books have the same main point: Obama is a pretty damn underrated president, as......more

Goodreads review by Isaac on June 01, 2020

An uplifting reminder that not so long ago, the world was not so crazy. "A Consequential President" highlights Obama's achievements in office, demonstrating his significance as a progressive leader. Unfortunately, some of the progress discussed in the book has since been reversed. Because D'Antonio......more

Goodreads review by Ashlei on February 14, 2017

Received this as a Goodreads Giveaway Not my FAVE kind of book, But Fun, Interesting, Thought-Provoking read none the less. (kept seeing the trailer for Barry on Netflix..) lol......more

Goodreads review by Jamison on May 26, 2023

The book A Consequential President: The Legacy of Barack Obama by Michael D’Antonio evaluates Obama’s achievements and actions as president with a goal on displaying how he was an underrated and important president. The book focuses mainly on his presidential period and not his life before or after.......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on August 15, 2021

I had never heard of this author. Nevertheless, I enjoyed becoming acquainted with this author and being reminded of the achievements of the 44th President. I remember being excited that I had lived to see the appointment of a person of color for President. But, I was scared and troubled just the sa......more


Quotes

“D’Antonio is partisan in that he admires Obama, but as befits a distinguished reporter, his assessments, while not neutral, are certainly balanced.” Publishers Weekly

“D’Antonio takes a broad, generous look at the entire Obama administration and finds many solid arguments that he indeed delivered the ‘change’ that he promised in 2008.” Kirkus Reviews

“Obama’s historic presidency during a time of great divisiveness in Washington and the country is an important time in American history, and D’Antonio offers a terrific summary.” Booklist