Summary: Madelyn Dunham, inspired not only her grandson, Barack Obama, America's 44th president, but also many others. In Hawaii, Dunham is remembered as a trailblazer--one of the first women to become a bank vice president in the Aloha State.
This piece offers an interesting look at Dunham, who will become a figure of increasing interest to Americans. Through the voices of her coworkers, we hear about her life as an influential business person and come to know her as a savvy career woman--but unfortunately the piece says very little about how this side of her corresponds to her relationship with Obama. Overall, well organized, with good production and certainly a good contribution in the developing portrait of an intriguing woman.
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Michael Paul Mason
Posted on November 07, 2008 at 07:55 AM | Permalink
Review of Madelyn Dunham, Cornerstone of Barack Obama's Life
This piece offers an interesting look at Dunham, who will become a figure of increasing interest to Americans. Through the voices of her coworkers, we hear about her life as an influential business person and come to know her as a savvy career woman--but unfortunately the piece says very little about how this side of her corresponds to her relationship with Obama. Overall, well organized, with good production and certainly a good contribution in the developing portrait of an intriguing woman.