A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win by Shelby Steele Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win
Book Review: Envy is the word.
Summary: 3 Stars
This book was meant to be a caveat towards electing Barack Obama president. It is an honest look at the challenge of being a prosperous black man in American society. (Perhaps the author, Shelby Steele, acclaimed author and Fellow from Stanford University, also "black & white"; is envious, who knows?) The amazing thing is ... Obama blew his argument to pieces with his recent address to the nation about Race in America, given Tuesday, March 18th. Obama did what Steele said was impossible and the Barack was not capable of. In other words, Obama both "challenged" and "bargained" both white and black Americans. I think he did this successfully. It was a masterful speech, well beyond the imagination of Steele. Experts ... Authorities ... listen to them at your own risk.Book Review: Wordy and Wrong
Summary: 1 Stars
Mr. Steele probably wrote this book two years ago. It was published a year ago. It is fascinating to see how the political landscape changed over that period of time. With hindsight we know that Mr. Steele's premise was wrong but it might be insightful to see how he came to the wrong conclusion with a certain number of facts and opinions. It would be if he had written a better book. The book is wordy and annoying. Mr. Steele clearly feels an affinity for Obama's background but was clueless about the team with which Obama surrounded himself, not to mention Obama's sensibilities and unique charisma. The result is a book that is now a historic relic. Book Review: Clearly irrelevant
Summary: 1 Stars
May we have a better discount? Kindling shouldn't cost so much.
I heard Mr. Steele's interview on NPR where he would not discuss the social issues surrounding the book, but told the interviewer, "Let's get back to my book." I guess Mr. Steele tried to make a quick buck on what he thought was a sinking ship and it backfired. Obama did not win by a hair, he beat the socks off of McCain.... a far cry from CAN'T win.
Book Review: LOL
Summary: 5 Stars
LOL
How about waiting for events to transpire before you write a book? And then make it a historical account based on what took place?
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Book Review: A Free Man!
Summary: 1 Stars
I guess Steele wins the "Buckwheat Speaks" award for this one! Seems to to me his next book should be on crow eating!