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: A wonderful and inspiring book
Summary: 5 Stars
Whether you've been swept up by Obama mania or are just curious, this book is a must read. So inspiring, informative and well written that I would recommend it to anyone regardless of your political persuasion. I was just learning about Senator Obama when I picked up this book, but it definitely piqued my interest in him. I can see that he must have been a wonderful professor, he seems a natural teacher and this book shows not only that aspect, but his sense of humor and intelligence. Book Review: What we have been missing in our leaders
Summary: 5 Stars
The audiobook version of Senator Obama's book is thoughtful and literate. It's about time we had a presidential candidate who can write and speak well on his own without the need for co-writers or ghostwriters. His life and success so far is proof of the truth of America's promise to all. Read this and his earlier autobiography of his younger years to understand the man and his view of the nation and the world we live in. With men (or women) such as him at the helm, we might again return to a positive position at home and abroad.Book Review: A good man with a simple message (maybe too simple)
Summary: 4 Stars
First, I must mention that I am not really in non-fiction kind of guy. Despite my reading habits I have always been fascinated by this "rock-star" politician who began shaking everything up year or two ago. I figured if I was going to read a politically-based book, this one would be the place to start.
Regardless of my party affiliation I truly believe that Mr. Obama is a good man with a simple message - even with all of this Jeremiah Wright brew-ha-ha going on. His book: Audacity of Hope provides us a glimpse of what direction Barack would like to see the country move in. He gets high praise from me (and obviously many others) for his vision of the future. He intertwines stories from his personal life that makes us believe that he is a very humble man who has worked hard for what he has, is thankful for all he has achieved and does not take his family or success for granted.
However, just like his speeches he writes in generalities. His writing provides historical fact, analysis and general ideas about the shape our government should take. What's missing all-around is how he plans on getting there. Maybe a book isn't the place to do that since the sociological environment and political landscape changes on a daily basis? Writing a book in which the plans are too specific would not stand the test of time? We'll see.
What I probably enjoyed most of all is learning about Barack, the man -- the son, grandson, husband, and father. I think that regardless of what happens in Election '08 we'll be hearing much more from Sen. Obama and seeing more in print in the future.
Book Review: Go Barack!
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed reading this, because it taught me much about the inner workings of Washington and it was a declaration to hope for a new United States. We have to believe that this man can win the Presidential race. He has a well-rounded view of different cultures and is extremely intelligent, which would be an excellent start in finally uniting the United States of America. That's my opinion and it was strengthened by reading this book.Book Review: a simple man
Summary: 1 Stars
I listened to the audio book.
His narration is entertaining. The content of the book is meloncholy and full of flurishing. There is no real meat here. This is the story of a man whos father left him, he is taken to Indonesia, and his youth is
cluttered with no clear heritage or culture.
His mother seems to have jungle fever, and Barak indicates this in his comments.
This man is simply a man distracted with the task of trying to establish
his value through his heritage.
My oppinion is he should just blaze his own trail and forget about
trying to be someone else.