We Were Eight Years in Power

From Obama to Trump, from Black Lives Matter to the rise of the alt-right, this is the definitive state-of-the-nation analysis of modern America.

From 2008 to 2016, the leader of the free world was a black man. Obama's presidency was a watershed moment in American history. In those eight years, the political conversation around race, gender, class, and wealth shifted drastically, inspiring hope but also attracting criticism and breeding discontent. That discontent ultimately led to a shocking backlash in the election of Donald Trump.

In this essential book, Ta-Nehisi Coates takes stock of Obama's eight years in power, brilliantly navigating the intersections of political, ideological, and cultural perspectives. He reflects on his own journey through these years, weaving the public with the private to create a startlingly intimate and piercingly relevant memoir.

We Were Eight Years in Power is an indispensable exploration of American politics and society, offering deep insights into the crucial issues that shaped an era.