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patmcgov
Posted June 20, 2009
Important new information on politics, but a hard read.
This book is not really about Barack Obama. It was written before the inauguration and thus can offer little insight into what is currently going on in the Obama administration.
Gwen Ifill uses her book to argue that the real historic change of the Age of Obama is the generational shift in minority politics. She supports that argument with case studies of potential African American candidates in state and local government. The case studies seem to be focused on informing insiders in African American politics than the general reader.
The research is new and important, and the book is an essential source for the new national political scene.
The readability of the book is disappointing. The clunky and often convoluted style is surprising coming from a national journalist. Though I am really excited about the topic and respect Gwen Ifill as a journalist, I found it really difficult to get through for that reason.1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 24, 2009
Waste of money!
I bought this book and it was a waste of money.
1 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 22, 2012
The Breakthrough: Politics n Race in the Age of Obama
Ifill provides a good read on politics of race and whether a group moves from poverty to prosperity or only an increase in social acceptance during the Age of President Obama
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Enjoyed this Book
Gwen Ifil has written a very informative and well written book. It provided members of my book club and me the opportunity to look at this year's political environment in relative terms.
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FrenchFry50
Posted April 13, 2009
A Little Disappointing
This book should have been better. Ifill is a skilled journalist and interviewer, but this book feels rushed -- like she had to crank it out to meet the publishers's deadline, i.e., while readers are still intensely interested in reading/ talking/ analyzing/ reliving the '08 election. Lots of stories and interviewers with African American politicians; clearly Ifill had access and trust, but I would have liked to see more depth of analysis -- what does it all mean? is it a permanent change in American politics or an anomaly? Maybe that will be her next book.
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