“Die Obamas” is the title of the German version of “The Obamas,” by Jodi Kantor, that was published January 10 simultaneously in English (Little, Brown & Co.) and German (Droemer). That’s what I have started to read now. The Introduction and the first part, “The Arrival” (in the White House) were both informative and exciting – an opener for the main idea of the book: contrary to the Obamas’ statements and set goals before the 2008 presidential election to “live a normal life” as a presidential couple, Michele and Barack are still fighting to keep politics away, just as far as possible, from their private life.
A very interesting read also in the context of the next presidential election with President Obama reportedly improving his chances of re-election not only because of weaknesses and in-fighting in the Republican camp but also US economy’s gradual catch-up while Europe is still struggling with the financial crisis of its southern part.