Thanks, Obama

My Hopey, Changey White House Years

De: David Litt

Narrado por: David Litt

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A Refreshingly Irreverent Political Memoir

Political memoirs tend to be drab, plodding, and full of posturing. Whether or not you have fond memories of the Obama Administration, a view inside the machine is compelling. Politics can be cynical and political operatives are too often malicious. This is why I enjoyed peeking into this millennial’s journey from young skeptic to zealot to insider. Any political movement, from Occupy to Obamamania to the Tea Party to Trumpism, gains momentum on the backs of believers who break the political inertia holding back some or the feeling of disenfranchisement felt by others whose political leanings have been formed by the collapse of hope due to the immense weight of lofty unmet expectations. This book gives a glimpse into the ebbs and flows of the Obama era.

This isn’t hero worship. It’s simply a look at an idealist’s journey to the center of his perceived political earth, and the twists and turns getting there. You learn about the human side of the White House, from Obama’s sense of humor to the insecurities and outsized consequences of staff. You see the journey from wide-eyed worshiper to jaded insider to realistic and hopeful pragmatist.

If you want to understand the motivations, hopes, and fears that fueled the undeniably successful political eruption of 2008, and the unavoidable reality of Washington crashing against and eroding it in the wake, read this book.

The performance, by the author, is fantastic. Nobody understands the nuance of writing like a work's author, yet most have trouble pulling off a performance. This is not a problem for Litt, who is clearly comfortable behind a microphone.

I enjoy the inside story

The first chapters of the book were hard to get through as it felt juvenile and scattered but I stuck with it and it got better. I enjoy reading these autobiographies from people on the inside as it is not only history but you can better understand what was going on inside the WH while it was happening

Entertaining and a great inside peek

Would you consider the audio edition of Thanks, Obama to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the print version, but I enjoyed the audiobook very much!

What did you like best about this story?

The inside peeks into life working in the White House. Enjoyed the anecdotes about President Obama.

Which character – as performed by David Litt – was your favorite?

Uhhh David Litt?

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Buzz from the fly on the White House wall.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed it. Thanks for doing it.

A fun walk-back through recent history

David Litt knows how to craft story out of episodes and events. And he’s very funny. Really enjoyed the Listen although in the last two chapters, he gets a little sing-song. But it’s a good one, good for the commute!

Really really good

I chose this book on a whim but am so glad I did. A funny and interesting listen. I didn't want it to end.