Hope, Never Fear, Callie Shell
Hope, Never Fear, Callie Shell
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Hope, Never Fear

Author: Callie Shell

Narrator: Callie Shell

Unabridged: 1 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, Photography

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Award-winning photographer Callie Shell presents an intimate and moving portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama and the presidency that made history. This unique look behind the curtains spans more than eight years, following the journey from the Obama's family home in Chicago to the most powerful house in the United States.

An in-depth introduction written and read by Shell is followed by a collection of personal stories from her time spent with the Obamas. These uniquely intimate anecdotes are interwoven with inspiring excerpts from live speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, that reveal their warmth, compassion, and unending commitment to service.

Hope, Never Fear: A Personal Portrait of the Obamas, the audiobook, provides an affecting and deeply personal insight into this extraordinary couple who inspired and empowered millions of people around the world.

The audiobook edition features the following recordings of live speeches, among others:

Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, USA, August 25, 2008
Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, September 4, 2012
State of the Union Address, United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA, January 28, 2014
United Nations General Assembly, New York City, New York, USA, September 24, 2014
State of the Union Address, United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA, January 13, 2016
Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, July 27, 2016
Interview with Oprah Winfrey, the White House, Washington, DC, USA, December 19, 2016 (Audio Courtesy of Harpo. Inc.)
Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Johannesburg, South Africa, July 17, 2018

© 2019 Callie Shell, ℗ 2019 Blackwell and Ruth Limited
Produced by Blackwell & Ruth for Chronicle Books Audio
All rights reserved

Reviews

Goodreads review by Greg on July 24, 2019

Callie Shell fails from the opening paragraph in this book where she states “it isn’t meant to make us miss them more”. How could we not? Regardless of your politics or whether or not you felt he was a good/bad president, there is no question that the Obamas generated a great deal of gravitas and wa......more

Goodreads review by Books.Mytruepassion on October 23, 2019

[URL not allowed] Als Fotografin der Familie Obama hat Callie Shell hautnah miterlebt was es heißt Präsident zu sein. Sie begleitete die Familie bei jedem Wahlkampf und hielt emotionale und besondere Momente für die Nachwelt fest. Ihre Bilder gewähren einen ganz persönlichen Ei......more

Goodreads review by Gail on December 23, 2020

In my 71 years, I've never been so moved and inspired by the compassion, warmth and commitment of a leader and his partner in life. Each photo was like a warm hug, and made me son proud that Barack and Michelle Obama occupied the White House for eight years. Obama's belief that the Presidency does n......more

Goodreads review by Suzett on December 26, 2023

A beautiful little behind-the-scenes book with photographs and quotes of the Obamas covering the period starting before his presidency and throughout it. The simple quotes reinforce their messaging and values throughout the years: hope, hard work, kindness, and perseverance. The book also illustrate......more

Goodreads review by Heiko on April 29, 2024

Die Texte, die Lebensweisheit der Obamas. Ich kenne sie schon, die Lebensweisheiten, aus anderen Büchern der Obamas, aber sie sind eine gute Umrahmung der vielen Bilder und geben einen tiefen Einblick in die Lebensphilosophie einer prominenten Familie, die so wie es scheint, die Überheblichkeit nich......more