Rising from the Ashes

By: Githui, Fredrick Kariithi

"Legacy and Impact: Looking Back at the Presidency of Barack Obama" offers an in-depth look at Barack Obama's presidency-from early life to the 44th President of the United States, and beyond. The book conveys a deeper understanding of Obama's transformative influence on American politics and global affairs. It carefully analyzes his landmark achievements, such as the expansion of access to health and reshaping the healthcare system of the U.S. through the Affordable Care Act, the Dodd-Frank Act in reforming financial regulations and protecting consumers, and ambitious environmental policies such as the Clean Power Plan and his crucial role in the Paris Climate Agreement, reflecting his commitment to fighting climate change. This story explains many of the intricacies of his presidency: how to guide him through the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, handle hot-button issues related to healthcare reform, and even manage foreign policy dilemmas. It explores political strategies Obama pursued as he aimed to overcome political roadblocks, go deeply into social justice issues, and empower communities under-represented.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6208436524
• ISBN13: 9786208436520
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"