Montclair’s Jonathan Alter will discuss his new book, The Promise: President Obama, Year One and also share his views on President Obama’s second year in office. With his unique blend of journalism and history, Alter examines the high expectations and challenges President Obama faced in his early months. Given Alter’s access to the inner workings of the White House, he offers a unique perspective on such questions as: What worked and what failed? Who is the real Obama on the job and off? What personality traits dominated his early leadership? What can we expect in the future from the Obama presidency? Learn more about Jonathan. jonathanalter.typepad.com/