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The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House

Ben Rhodes
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The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Ben Rhodes

The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House by Ben Rhodes offers a first-person narrative of Rhodes' experiences as a close advisor to President Obama. The book details his journey through significant global and domestic events, providing insights into policymaking, diplomatic challenges, and the personal dynamics within the administration.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

14,894 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House by Ben Rhodes offers an insightful, behind-the-scenes look at the Obama administration. Critics praise its candid narrative and emotional depth, highlighting Rhodes' engaging storytelling. Some reviews note a lack of critical distance and occasional self-indulgence, but overall, it provides a compelling insider perspective.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House?

A reader who enjoys The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House would likely be interested in political memoirs, global diplomacy, and U.S. foreign policy. Fans of The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama and Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton might find this book equally engaging.

4.5

14,894 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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