Power Forward

My Presidential Education

De: Reggie Love

Narrado por: Reggie Love

A Washington Post bestseller, Power Forward is a compelling professional coming-of-age story from the man who spent more time with Barack Obama during his historic first presidential campaign and term than anyone else.

Reggie Love is a unique witness to history, whose introduction to Washington was working in Junior Senator Barack Obama’s mailroom. As President Obama’s personal aide during that momentous first term, Love sat yards from the Oval Office and often spent more time with the President than anyone else.

In this professional coming-of-age story like no other, Love details the unique and universal lessons learned during his tenure with the President: persistence, responsibility, passion for a cause greater than yourself. In short, maturity.

Power Forward tells how Love’s experiences growing up, from being Obama’s “body man” to playing as captain on the beloved Duke basketball team under Coach Kryzewski.

A great adventure.

I really enjoyed Love! I felt like I was POTUS personal assistant. What a fantastic opportunity. I will buy this book for my brothers.

Truly a unique witness to History

A great insight to the early Obama years. Reggie shares his life's journey into adulthood.

A good read for a professional coming of age!

Worth a listen.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, the behind the scenes insight was fun. This book has is a unique production. Really enjoyed the few instances where Love offered some insight into an Obama exchange which led to an excerpt from a speech the current President made. That alone was worth the 6 hr listen.

What did you like best about this story?

The behind the scenes with Obama although I was expecting more to be included. The book is about 65% Obama relationship and 35% Love's life. Be prepared and you won't be disappointed.

Did Reggie Love do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Pretty clear he's not a professional performer. At times his unprofessional presentation was distracting.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The content was decent but after an hour and a half of listening I was ready to take a break from the narration.

Any additional comments?

At times it was difficult to follow the timeline of events. The story was told in chronological order; however, it broke from the timeline periodically.

Love spoke too much about his childhood basketball experience.

He's certainly an interesting man with a unique story. This book is worth your time.

Excellent

A great book written by someone who had an unique experience. The book touches on the author's personal growth while in the White House. I loved his personal stories with the President.

Not much substance

Too little substance. Talks more about basketball and "coach 'K'" than the President. Lacks depth and actual stories about his "inside" life with Obama.