David Litt’s story of going from his room at his parents’ house to working in the White House as a speech writer shows the power of persistence. Litt’s inspiring story tracks the Obama Administration, both the highs and the lows. I found Litt’s descriptions of how the Obama Administration worked fascinating reading. As twenty-somthing David Litt moves up the meritocracy, he finds himself writing important speeches for the President. I found the speech writing process interesting, too. There’s plenty of humor in Thanks, Obama. And a few moments when your eyes will tear up. If you’re fan of the former President, you’ll enjoy all the details of life in the White House. Do you miss Obama? GRADE: A
Table of Contents
A Note Regarding Facts ix
Introduction: Arugula on Air Force One 1
Part 1 Obamabot
1 The Rapture 11
2 How to Not Land a White House Job 27
3 Cleared to Work 47
4 The Corridors of Power 67
5 The Salmon in the Toilet 87
6 Is Obama Toast? 107
7 Going Eastwood 127
8 That First Real Taste of Blood 147
Part 2 Our (Teensy) Place in History
9 Hitler and Lips 167
10 Juice in Purgatory 187
11 The Holy War 207
12 In the Barrel 227
13 Bucket 247
14 The Big Rock Candy Mountain 269
15 The Finish Line 287
Epilogue: Squishing the Scorpion 297
Acks 309
Fantastic story!
Litt is the descendant of immigrants which fled Russia – a typical American successstory.
I found a lot of interesting and funny quotes here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/16253547.David_Litt
Wolf, immigrants founded this country. The current Administration’s hostility toward immigrants disgusts me!
“Do you miss Obama?”
That’s a trick question, right?
Oh no, I don’t miss having a thoughtful, intelligent, contemplative, humorous, perceptive, balanced, steady person at the helm of government. Not at all.
Deb, you’re right about about my “trick” question. The current chaos in the White House damages our country every day.
Not just the White House, the whole GOP mania with un-Obama-ing everything, plus serving the wealthy and crushing the middle class is sickening.
Rick, Bills fans are calling for a QB change after two blow-out games.
What Deb said?.
Or, as Lily Tomlin said in THE LATE SHOW, “Does the Pope sh!t in the woods?”
Heard him on Fresh Air and was impressed. Oh, Obama, where are you and when will you come home?
Patti, David Litt’s portrayal of the Obama White House stands in harsh contrast with what we see now.
I’m sure most people miss Obama. I sure do. I hope all those people who couldn’t bear to vote for Hillary are proud of themselves. I didn’t like her, and supported Bernie Sanders because I knew she was the only way to avoid the circus that we now have in the white house, though it’s really more of a train wreck with the potential to end life on earth via a nuclear war.
At my recent HS reunion, we didn’t talk politics except for one guy who said give him (the turd) time to do his job. I asked how long it should take to stop making his MAGA products and Ivanka’s clothing line out of the country. got no response.
Maggie, I know a lot of people who voted for Third Parties because they thought Hillary had the Election “in the bag.” They regret they votes now.
should read voted for hillary to avoid the circus etc
Trump not only makes me miss Obama, he’s making me miss Bush. Even Nixon! Just when you think it can’t get any worse, the GOP is becoming The Pedophile Party.
Michael, both the Democrats and the Republicans disappoint the American voters. Too many political games on both sides.
If the GOP is successful in eliminating the property tax and mortgage interest deductions, we may lose our home (as in be forced to sell). I HATE THE TRUMP AND THE GOP.
Rick, the GOP seems to want to punish the Blue States like California and New York.
And that is their role in government? To “punish” particular states and areas? This isn’t a democratic government any more, it’s an oligarchy.
Rick, the One Percent rules America now.
And the good news is that you all agree re Obama/Trump – we on the other side of the pond just look on …
A bit OT (but not too much):
I just rediscovered a song by Chicago – Lowdown – and have been playing it really loud in the car all day:
Oh my
Life has passed me by
The country I was brought up in
Fell apart and died
Oh no
Love’s no longer there
Cold wind blew away the sun
That used to warm the air
Lowdown
Ooo! Feelin’ pretty bad
Feelin’ like I lost the best friend
That I ever had
Lowdown
Ooo! Got to find a way
Got to make the people see
The way I feel today
I remembered it because our dog had to be put to sleep but then I realised that it describes the USA …
Wolf, “Lowdown” fits the current state of America perfectly!