The author of the Barry O' book above is a paid propagandist in my opinion. A simple search reveals that he is a light-skinned mixed race man (with an auburn afro & beard) who grew up in Spanish Harlem and definitely identifies with his black half. See his image here:

https://frankberriosbooks.com/#aboutfrank

His books seem to be heavily sanitized and propagandized 'biographies' of mostly non-white political figures, always with an illustration that make them seem younger, more attractive and 'less black' surprisingly. I mean, look at that illustration of Barry. Sheesh.

He has, however done a book on Joe Biden, who is depicted as a kindly man who only wanted to make the world a better place! You can read some excerpts here:

https://www.amazon.com/Story-Joe-Biden-Biography-Readers/dp/1648767168

Try not to barf!