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Inauguration Anniversary: Obama Books Then And Now (PHOTOS, POLL)

The Huffington Post     First Posted: 03/22/10 06:12 AM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 04:15 PM ET

Obama books started with the president himself launched onto the literary scene through the strength of his own writing and his spellbinding speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention. Then came the chronicles of the campaign, the coffee table books documenting every step to the inauguration, one year ago. Though the election and presidency are historic, the honeymoon seems to be over--the latest books have a much less enthusiastic tone. We'll keep you updated as new ones come out.

Let us know what you've read and what you're looking forward to reading on Obama's presidency.

 
The book that started it all, signed and ready to publish before the 2004 Democratic Convention speech that launched Obama's political career.
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