The editors of Life have produced a biography of Barak Obama that is quite partisan but nevertheless an entertaining and factual account of our first black president. The introduction and forward by Ted Kennedy tips the reader off that this is going to be a glowing account of the man who has a fascinating lineage. The CDs do a good job of covering his early life and his move to Chicago, along with his entrance into politics and run for the highest office in the land. Of course, the particulars behind his meeting and courting Michele are well documented and are done in a sweet manner.

Some of the glitches in his campaign are glossed over (such as the Jeremy Wright fiasco), as if the fault lay with the media rather than Obama. The fact that Wright performed his marriage to Michelle, and baptized his two children is included.

While this part of the story was entertaining and factual, the better listening was in the essays by some of our finest writers, such as Gay Talese, Charles Johnson, Richard Norton Smith and Bob Greene. While most of these essays were also partisan, they did discuss in more detail the low points of Obama's campaign. Fans of Obama may also want to check out the printed version of this book, which is loaded with photos. Either of these would make a great gift for friends who have, like many Americans, adopted Barak Obama.