The Breakthrough
The Breakthrough
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
320
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Breakthrough: Politics & Race in the Age of Obama, Gwen Ifill examines the impact of race in Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and its implications for future elections, analyzing Obama's race-neutral strategy and profiling prominent politicians of color such as Cory Booker, Deval Patrick, and Artur Davis, while addressing tensions between civil rights veterans and newer generations of black leaders. The book includes discussions on anti-Semitic slurs and allegations of racial authenticity.
Informative
Inspirational
Hopeful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gwen Ifill's The Breakthrough has been highly praised for its insightful analysis of political change through the lens of African-American leadership. Critics highlight Ifill's thorough research and engaging writing style. However, some feel the narrative occasionally lacks depth in individual profiles. Overall, it is a compelling and informative read.
Who Should Read The Breakthrough?
Ideal for readers fascinated by racial politics and African American history, The Breakthrough by Gwen Ifill will appeal to those who appreciated Barack Obama’s rise to the presidency and enjoyed books like The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama and Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.
501 ratings
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320
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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