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The World as It Is
- Narrated by: Ben Rhodes, Mark Deakins
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
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Random House presents the audiobook of The World As It Is by Ben Rhodes, read by Mark Deakins, with an introduction read by the author.
This is a book about two people making the most important decisions in the world. One is Barack Obama. The other is Ben Rhodes.
The World As It Is tells the full story of what it means to work alongside a radical leader, of how idealism can confront reality and survive, of how the White House really functions and of what it is to have a partnership, and ultimately a friendship, with a historic president.
A young writer and Washington outsider, Ben Rhodes was plucked from obscurity aged 29. Chosen for his original perspective and gift with language, his role was to help shape the nation’s hopes and sense of itself. For nearly 10 years, Rhodes was at the centre of the Obama administration - first as a speechwriter, then a policymaker, and finally a multipurpose aide and close collaborator.
Rhodes puts us in the room at the most tense and poignant moments in recent history: starting every morning with Obama in the Daily Briefing; waiting out the bin Laden raid in the Situation Room; reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran; leading secret negotiations with the Cuban government; confronting the resurgence of nationalism that led to the election of Donald Trump.
This is the most vivid portrayal yet of Obama’s presidency. It is an essential record of the last decade. But it also shows us what it means to hold the pen and to write the words that change our world.
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- Olivia Baker
- 06-04-20
This is an incredibly written book
A beautiful memoir of Ben Rhodes time in the Whitehouse, this book made me smile and cry.
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- Alex Holmes
- 27-07-20
Great insight
Enjoyable listen, and well narrated with strong Obama impression! Gives a great perspective into the Obama White House and the key events across the world during this time
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- Rudolph
- 25-07-18
This is the time to listen to this book
As European, I am very annoyed, how things are developing in the US. The way how our good relationships are destroyed, I had thought impossible.
This book shows us that the opposite is possible, I sincerely look forward to the next elections.
Hopefully we can forget the present nightmare and repare the damage done.
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- Steven
- 28-03-19
History doesn’t travel in a straight line
Absolutely brilliant book. Truthful and no nonsense writing style. Great performance too, though I would have preferred Ben to keep reading past the introduction.
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- Suzisue
- 28-12-20
Fascinating Insight into The Obama Years
Ben Rhodes is a great writer, he brings the Obama years to life and the impact on-both the world and his own life. Great listen and read!
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- Bill Atkinson
- 11-05-23
A different perspective
Glad I picked this book as it gives an insight into the pressures at the highest level of the conflicting demands on decisions and a glimpse into the sewer of modern politics
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- K. J. Walker
- 24-07-21
Gripping and informative
It seems so long ago, now, but it was nice to think back to a time of dedicated people trying to solve problems and ponder how this resulted in the garbage fire that followed the 2016 election.
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- mirage
- 03-09-23
Familiar story, expertly told
Got the book because I love listening to Pod Save The World. It's a great listen, very well told and a fascinating insight into the intricacies of such a high profile job. Well done.
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- Matt
- 19-11-20
Great book
A powerful narration. Reflective and introspective. I love how this book gives an internal point of view of many historic moments without slipping into self congratulatory window dressing. Instead it focuses on the thoughts and emotions of the protagonists of these moments.
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- Amazon4132
- 12-09-19
Outstanding
This is an incredible and detailed insight into the Obama administrations 8 years. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in or trying to make sense of our current crazy politics.
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