The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream | Barack Obama

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream | Barack Obama | Important read for anyone who wants to enter political life.

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	The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream Barack Obama Three R Press, 2007 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 574 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Barack Obama Changed My Views!

Barack Obama is an outstanding communicator. As a Republican who has never voted for a Democrat, my views have been changed by this author. Most people know Obama is a superb public speaker, but I wonder how many know that he is an equally talented writer. In his own words The Audacity of Hope tells us what he believes and where he stands on political issues. He speaks about his behind the scenes experiences and observations as a newly elected Senator from Illinois. He tells us about how he felt when he lost an election and what he learned. He tells us about the Republican strategy of running a talented and articulate black Harvard educated Republican, Alan Keys, against him and how his "alpha male" came out when Keys got under his skin. He speaks about advice he sought and received from senior members of his party. He explains how politics really work. Barack shows us a human side and how being a politician has affected his relationship with his family. He tells us about his religious belief. As a constitution expert, he provides a historical perspective for his views. Senator Obama develops a colorful book on a level that explains who he is and what he believes and why. He introduces us to his family and counterparts while finding a way to weave in interesting historical background. I loved this book and would recommend it to people who really are interested in getting to know Barack Obama the man, the Senator, the husband, the father, the son, the grandson, and likely the future President of the United States.

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Important read for anyone who wants to enter political life.

This book to me was a great primer for people who aspire to be voted into an office. Some very interesting insights.

A thoughtful book--says a lot about Obama

There's been a lot of talk about how people don't know Obama, and how they don't feel entirely comfortable with him as a candidate. Whether this is due to his unique background (living in Indonesia), his race, or the recent attention directed at his pastor, The Audacity of Hope is worth reading for the way it helps the reader know more about Barack Obama.

He comes across as an eloquent, thoughtful, self deprecating, and, at times, even hesitant man. He recognizes his shortcomings as both a father and a politician, and when it comes to taking a stand on issues, he weighs them carefully (like a true law student, for those who have been there). I find these qualities to be positive for a potential presidential candidate. Of course, one will come away from reading this book knowing more about Obama's opinions on religion, the Iraq war, education, family values, and economic policies. But if the real worry about Obama is his quality as a human being, then this book should give anyone insight into that issue.

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Delivery service great - content questionable

Although very well written, the book reads like a self congratulatory thesis. I wanted to learn more about Obama before voting in November, as the press hypes everything and we live now in the age of 'gotcha politics'. I am also reading McCain's book 'Faith of my Fathers.' Hopefully both these efforts will allow me to have a more balanced view of both candidates and most importantly - what they believe will be their uppermost challenges in the coming 4 years.

A refreshing view of politics and the family of those in politics

I am not into politics but since there is too much at stake to today I decided that should read as much as I could about the candidates running for the higher office of this country. I found the ideas and overall content of this book very refreshing but the chapter that had the most impact on me is the one about family. It is a good book to read and to get Barack's side of his story and not to just take what the media and the Youtube presents to us.

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