Barack Obama has earned at least $15.6 million from book deals since entering national politics, according to a Forbes analysis of 16 years of tax returns and financial disclosures
. Here's a breakdown:
- "Audacity of Hope" and "Of Thee I Sing": $8.8 million
- "Dreams from My Father": $6.8 million
- Total from books (as of 2017): $15.6 million
In addition, in 2017, Barack and Michelle Obama signed a joint book deal with Penguin Random House reportedly worth $65 million for their memoirs
. Barack’s memoir, "A Promised Land", was released in 2020 and became a bestseller.
While the exact amount he personally received from that $65 million deal hasn't been publicly broken down, it's safe to say his total book-related earnings likely exceed $30–40 million, possibly more depending on royalties and sales performance.
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