A Washington Post 2019 Notable Selection
A vivid and inspiring account of the "bromance" between Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is unique in American history. The two men, their characters and styles sharply contrasting, formed a dynamic working relationship that evolved into a profound friendship. Their affinity was not predestined. Obama and Biden began wary of each other: Obama an impatient freshman disdainful of the Senate's plodding ways; Biden a veteran of the chamber and proud of its traditions.
Gradually they came to
respect each other's values and strengths and rode into the White House
together in 2008. Side-by-side through two tension-filled terms, they
shared the day-to-day joys and struggles of leading the most powerful
nation on earth. They accommodated each other's quirks: Biden's famous
miscues kept coming, and Obama overlooked them knowing they were
insignificant except as media fodder. With his expertise in foreign
affairs and legislative matters, Biden took on an unprecedented role as
chief adviser to Obama, reshaping the vice presidency. Together Obama
and Biden guided Americans through a range of historic moments: a
devastating economic crisis, racial confrontations, war in Afghanistan,
and the dawn of same-sex marriage nationwide. They supported each other
through highs and lows: Obama provided a welcome shoulder during the
illness and death of Biden's son Beau.
As many Americans turn a nostalgic eye toward the Obama presidency, Barack and Joe
offers a new look at this administration, its absence of scandal,
dedication to truth, and respect for the media. This is the first book
to tell the full story of this historic relationship and its substantial
impact on the Obama presidency and its legacy.
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