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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream - Community Reviews back

by Barack Obama
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TeaStitchRead
TeaStitchRead rated it 8 years ago
This is about policy and a "get to know the candidate" book that those in public office write to make themselves more familiar to voters as the candidate vies for national office. U.S. Senator Obama wrote/published this back in 2006, so there are a lot of references to military operations in Iraq an...
Lydia's Page
Lydia's Page rated it 8 years ago
While certainly not as autobiographical or as interesting as Dreams From My Father, Obama is clearly a gifted storyteller and orator. This one's worth a listen if you want to jump back 10 years, to hear the political stances of a man not yet elected.
Sassafrass
Sassafrass rated it 12 years ago
I think i enjoyed this more than I would have if I read it. Listening to Barak Obama read this work made the difference for me. Hearing his thoughts in his own voice resonated with me more than anything else I think. It's nothing that I haven't heard before, but what I thought about as I was liste...
denisebetteridge
denisebetteridge rated it 13 years ago
Interesting stories about his life- well written. He's well spoken, sounds friendly and down to earth, and I like the way he thinks. I do wonder, as one would when reading a book like this, how much is pure, unadulterated Barack Obama and how much is politician with something to gain by saying the "...
Betsy's Non-Blog
Betsy's Non-Blog rated it 14 years ago
I enjoyed this book. Obama's writing, as usual, is clear and accessible. His hopes for changing the partisanship in D.C. seem genuine, if a bit naive. A large part of the book reads like a long campaign speech. That's okay, I agree with most of what he proposes. But I wonder how much it would c...
Manny Rayner's book reviews
Manny Rayner's book reviews rated it 16 years ago
I've now finished this book, which I've been reviewing a chapter at a time. Before starting, I was concerned that it might lower my opinion of him. Many people have been rather dismissive, and perhaps that's why I didn't read it earlier. In fact, it has had the opposite effect. It's well thought out...
Bookish for life
Bookish for life rated it 16 years ago
If he manages to practice only half of what he preaches here... Very insightful - and I could listen to Obama forever. :)
EliseLogan
EliseLogan rated it 16 years ago
Nothing new, but engaging and interesting nonetheless.
Sparrow
Sparrow rated it 16 years ago
I could not help but think to myself, “Get a room,” as I finished the section titled “Our Constitution” in Senator Barack Obama’s most recently published book, [b:The Audacity of Hope|9742|The Audacity of Hope Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream|Barack Obama|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/image...
Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it 17 years ago
Is the American electorate wise enough to elect a candidate who gives intelligent but nuanced answers to complex problems? In this book Obama writes insightfully about politics, religion and social problems. He offers his ideas on how he believes American can best live up to it’s potential. At th...
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