The Obamas disappeared from view on 20 January, borne away by a helicopter on the day of Trump’s inauguration. Most former presidents quit Washington immediately but the Obamas are opting to stay as their daughter Sasha, 15, finishes at Sidwell Friends School. The Obamas’ reported $60m is therefore a gamble for Penguin Random House, but it is likely to reap huge returns through worldwide rights. But Obama’s book was one of the things that got him into the White House. He’s talked about mentoring the next generation of Democrats … he’s likely to be highly influential Joshua KendallKendall said: “It’s tricky because he’s got to find the right avenues.

Source: The Guardian March 04, 2017 12:00 UTC