And the People Cried 'Give Us A King!' (Second Edition) Volume II: . . . The Rise, Presidency, and Legacy of Barack Obama Through the Lens of I Samuel ... (The Legacy, Lessons, and Future of America)

AND THE PEOPLE CRIED, GIVE US A KING! (2ND EDITION)A Balanced Examination of the Obama Presidency and Its Lasting Impact on AmericaWas Barack Obama a transformational president who guided America through one of the most challenging periods in modern history?Or was he a leader whose policies and priorities accelerated divisions that continue shaping the nation today?More importantly...What can America learn from the Obama years?In this book, author, pastor, veteran, and historian James Langston examines one of the most consequential presidenciesin modern American history.Spanning more than 900 pages across two volumes, this is far more than a political biography. It is an in-depth examination of leadership, government, citizenship, culture, public policy, media influence, and the forces that continue shaping the future of America.Rather than offering a partisan attack or defense, Langston presents a balanced assessment of Barack Obama's rise, presidency, accomplishments, controversies, and enduring legacy. Readers will encounter both praise and criticism, successes and failures.Inside these pages, you'll explore:The rise of a relatively unknown community organizer who became the 44th President of the United StatesThe economic crisis Obama inherited and the debate surrounding his recovery policiesObamacare and the most significant healthcare reform effort in generationsForeign policy challenges involving Israel, Iran, Libya, Syria, Russia, and the Middle EastRace, identity, and the historic significance of America's first Black presidentImmigration, education, policing, justice, and executive authorityTraditional media and its relationship with the Obama administrationPolitical polarization and America's growing cultural divideThe achievements celebrated by supportersThe criticisms advanced by opponentsThe lessons future generations can learn from bothBut this book goes beyond politics.Drawing inspiration from I Samuel 8, Langston explores a timeless question:What happens when people place expectations upon political leaders that no human being can possibly fulfill?The result is a thoughtful examination not only of Barack Obama, but of America itself.This Expanded Second Edition Includes:• Obama Administration Timeline• Major Legislative Accomplishments• Major Criticisms of the Administration• Approval Ratings and Polling Data• Economic Indicators (2009–2017)• U.S.–Israel Relations Timeline• HBCU Funding and Initiatives• Extensive Notes and Bibliography• Scripture Index• Expanded Author Commentary and AnalysisWhether you admired Barack Obama, opposed him, supported him, criticized him, or remain undecided about his legacy, this book offers an opportunity to move beyond headlines, slogans, and political talking points.History deserves more than sound bites.It deserves examination.It deserves context.It deserves understanding.Readers may not agree with every conclusion reached in these pages—and that is not the goal.The goal is to encourage thoughtful citizens to examine evidence, consider competing perspectives, and engage the most important questions facing our nation.Barack Obama's presidency changed America.The question is not whether his presidency mattered.The question is what it meant—and what lessons it holds for the future.If you care about American history, leadership, government, citizenship, and the future of the nation, this book belongs in your library.The conversation continues.The evidence awaits.The choice is yours. Read more