The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
Book Review: Glad he wrote it
Summary: 2 Stars
I am glad I read this book. I had not decided who to vote for in 2008, and now I am positive that I am not voting for Obama. Other reviews were encouraged or inspired or thought the tone was hopeful. I do not agree. I thought it was a lot of rambling about everything that's wrong with America with the occasional self-congratulatory pot shot at a former running opponent or journalist thrown in. His solutions tend to be written in terms of what repulicans want to do or tried to do and why he disagrees. One positive -- the writing is very candid. I was actually kind of surprised that a presidential hopeful would reveal this much in print. You can at least get a very clear view of who he thought he was when he wrote this book -- which leads me to point out another surprise of mine, why aren't his opponents using more of the stuff in this book against him?Book Review: phenomenal book written by the people's intellectual
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Obama's second book is truly an exceptional one. He writes with such frankness that it's hard to not see his perspective even if you don't necessarily agree with it. This is a great book if you are curious about the Obama perspective on America and our system.
Unlike his fairly boring first foray into writing (Dreams from my Father) this book is compelling and well written.
Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Loved the book. Love the man. Love the fact that he's going to be our next President. I'm going to read his other book next!Book Review: Fantastic Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to know more about our next President, this book will give you the insight into his vision for the future, as well as his overview and viewpoints on government. This is a must read for his supporters and foes alike. Anyone that cares about the future of their country should read this book.Book Review: A strong book but lacks some of the depth that is found in dreams from my father.
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a good book and an absolutely enjoyable experience. My issue with this book (why there are 4 instead of 5 stars)is that it doesn't have some of that edge that his other book had. In D.F.M.F. he was able to show us the readers that his life and ascendancy to political prominance was anything but easy. By doing that he gave me personally a feeling that almost anything can be accomplished with enough courage and hard work. This book on the other hand shows how he hasn't forgotten about his constituents but fails to inspire as strongly as his other work. Definately do pick it up, it's still a good read just not great one.