Yes We Can

by Garen Thomas

Book Overview

The great American leader uses his voice to change history, alter politics, and bring hope of a brighter future to generations to come.

Born in the U.S.A., the son of an African father and an American mother, a boy who spent his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii, Barack Obama is truly a citizen of the world. In kindergarten, he wrote an essay titled, "I Want to Become President," and now, with his fierce optimism, exuberant sense...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312586396
• ISBN13: 9780312586393
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

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As a specialist in children's therapy, I see this as a valuable book for educating children. I have a book collection of biographical series for children -- artists, musicians, politicians, etc. This has become a valuable part of my collection. I highly recommend this one.

Engaging biography

This book gave me a great overview of Barack Obama. It is a page-turner because Obama has led a life rich with experience. Garen Thomas' writing style informs and entertains. The photographs of Obama and his family, travels, and career add to the book's appeal. I highly recommend it to adults as well as young adults and children.

Absolutely inspiring

This is definitely a book for adults, too. It gives you an interesting insight of B. Obama's life as a politician but it doesn't forget his role as a son and father. I couldn't put the book down. 5stars!!

I loved reading this book with my 10-year-old son

I bought this book for one of my child therapy clients at work and we read it together. We couldn't put it down. I am speaking for the both of us when I say that the book "Yes We Can" was enlightening and inspiring. Not only did it do a great job of explaining the American political system to young readers, but it also detailed Barack Obama's life in a way that offers youth the inspiration to achieve great things in life.

Wonderful! An insightful look at the life of Barack Obama

Garen Thomas provides a thought-provoking and honest look at race and politics. The perfect addition to any middle or high school student's summer reading list.