Power Forward

My Presidential Education

De: Reggie Love

Narrado por: Reggie Love

Every path to adulthood is strewn with missteps, epiphanies, and hard-earned lessons. Only Reggie Love's, however, went through the White House by way of Duke University's Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mentored by both Coach Krzyzewski and President Obama, Love shares universal insights learned in unique circumstances, an education in how sports, politics, and life can define who you are, what you believe in, and what it takes to make a difference.

Power Forward tells the story of the five years Love worked as a personal assistant to Senator Obama when he was a candidate for president and President Obama, and it is a professional coming-of-age story like no other. What the public knows was well put by Time magazine in 2008: "[Love's] official duties don't come close to capturing Reggie's close bond with Obama, who plays a role that is part boss and part big brother." What the public doesn't know are the innumerable private moments during which that bond was forged and the president mentored a malleable young man. Accountability and serving with pride and honor were learned during unsought moments, including co-coaching grade-school girls' basketball with the president; lending Obama his tie ahead of a presidential debate; managing a personal life when no hour is truly his own; being tasked with getting the candidate up in the morning on time for long days of campaigning.

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Graduation Must Read

This book should be on the must read list for high school students as they make their way into the world of adulthood. It is also a wonderful reminder to people of all ages the difference they can make with a few attitude adjustments. The book is funny, insightful and endearing. Reggie’s respect and admiration for everyone he meets from the everyday joe to the president shows through.

Great book

Very entertaining. Cool insight into the running of a presidential campaign. Well thought out and clearly written.

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.

insightful

interesting , inspiring and of course insightful. you won't get better insight into the challenges President Obama faced in `08 or a look at how a twist of fate can change this yong man's life forever .

MUST READ LIFE LESSONS

IT WAS VERY EASY TO LISTEN TO THE AUTHOR'S JOURNEY.
I WISH THIS BOOK WAS REQUIRED READING IN SCHOOLS
EXCELLENT !

Good read

Great insight to the life of Mr. Love and President Obama. Positive and inspiring book.