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Barack and Michelle Obama agree Penguin Random House book deal [$60 MM]
BBC ^ | March 1, 2017 | Staff

Posted on 03/01/2017 11:50:58 AM PST by C19fan

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have agreed a book deal with Penguin Random House. "The company has acquired world publication rights for two books, to be written by President and Mrs Obama respectively," the publisher said. Titles and other details have not been disclosed but the deal is believed to be worth over $60m (£48m).

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TOPICS: Books/Literature
KEYWORDS: michellebook; obama; obamabook
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To: C19fan

Obama’s upcoming new book, “How I Fixed America’s Economy and Health Care System,” will be added to the list of the world’s shortest books.


21 posted on 03/01/2017 12:03:37 PM PST by kaehurowing
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To: C19fan

Looks like Random House wants to lose $60 Million and give the Obama’s a lifestyle.

If I were the stockholders I would want answers on this deal.

No way that I see them selling enough books to make money back for Random House. What a write off, would fire whoever makes this deal.


22 posted on 03/01/2017 12:03:38 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood
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To: Cowboy Bob

yup - the Obama’s are following the Clinton path to loot.

Sad !


23 posted on 03/01/2017 12:04:11 PM PST by vooch
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To: C19fan

Don’t Buy Books by Crooks!


24 posted on 03/01/2017 12:05:27 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: ptsal
'Mr. Whipple'
25 posted on 03/01/2017 12:05:40 PM PST by SMARTY ("Nearly all men can stand adversity...to test a man's character, give him power." A. Lincoln)
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To: C19fan

Since he shared “our” money with all his brothers, he and Michelle should do the same with theirs


26 posted on 03/01/2017 12:06:15 PM PST by notaliberal (St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Just a money laundering scheme...


Agree!!

$oros/NWO Gang -> Random House -> 0bie & Mooch

Payback for all of the socialism/destruction they were able to install.

These books will be in bookstore dumpsters/some govt building basement within a year after release.


27 posted on 03/01/2017 12:06:43 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: vooch

The thing is I don’t seem them being as successful as the Clinton’s were. It will be interesting to keep an eye on Obama’s foundation to see if he gets anywhere the kind of money the Clinton Foundation got and if they get $250,000 a speech.


28 posted on 03/01/2017 12:06:46 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood
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To: Cowboy Bob
I'm pleased as hell that Rupert Murdoch helped bid up the price so Penguin Random House will take a HUGE financial bath.
29 posted on 03/01/2017 12:07:36 PM PST by House Atreides (Send BOTH Hillary & Bill to prison.)
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To: SMARTY

Hope the editors have a chance to read the text before it goes to print.

Maybe the publisher will cut a check before reading the memoirs.


30 posted on 03/01/2017 12:12:11 PM PST by ptsal
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To: C19fan
How much does the real author(s) get???

Nine dollars an hour.

31 posted on 03/01/2017 12:15:04 PM PST by jimbug
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To: C19fan

I hope no one buys the books and the publisher loses their shirt.


32 posted on 03/01/2017 12:15:32 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: NorthMountain

If Michelle pronounces it, it would be “My Shtruggle”


33 posted on 03/01/2017 12:16:39 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: C19fan

Certainly a lot of money to spend on lies, fabrication, spin, and ghost-written bullshit. You would think the world and certainly the US had enough of that in eight years of these hucksters.


34 posted on 03/01/2017 12:17:08 PM PST by GoldenPup
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To: C19fan

$1 million a Word ?


35 posted on 03/01/2017 12:23:03 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: GoldenPup

Most of these books, unfortunately, will end up in public and school libraries, thanks to our tax dollars. Don’t think for one minute there is not some grant involved in the writing and distribution for this book.

More indoctrination for our youth who have been taught for going on more than 10 years that he is a god, and she is a fashion icon and diva.

Oh, and now their daughter a paparazzi dream. She is as glamorous as Ivanka.....(do I really need a sarc tag?)


36 posted on 03/01/2017 12:24:38 PM PST by del4hope (I just can't do stupid)
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To: C19fan

Possible titles of obama’s new book:

“The memoirs of an idonesian muslim sex slave”.

“101 ways to serve dog”.

“Embracing my inner Alinsky”, co-authored by HRC.

“Choom, it’s not just for breakfast anymore”.

“How to golf on the government dime for fun and profit”.

“Dreams of being a warlord in my homeland of Kenya”.

“Cracking the whip: how to break the backs of the infidel”.


37 posted on 03/01/2017 12:26:52 PM PST by factoryrat (We reserve the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Every word will just be a lie. But, there will be suckers who will shell out their money for it. Pathetic creatures!

Obama is the anti-George Washington - Washington could not tell a lie and Obama cannot tell the truth.


38 posted on 03/01/2017 12:30:04 PM PST by Catsrus (Don't let Hillary, the crook, off the hook.)
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To: C19fan
Chapter 6: Makeup Tips for Hiding Your Adam's Apple and Man Hands for Television Appearances
39 posted on 03/01/2017 12:31:28 PM PST by SparkyBass
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To: C19fan

Title: FOOLED YA!!!


40 posted on 03/01/2017 12:32:22 PM PST by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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