The Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama's call for a new kind of politics—a politics that builds upon those shared understandings that pull us together as Americans. Lucid in his vision of America's place in the world, refreshingly candid about his family life and his time in the Senate, Obama here sets out his political convictions and inspires us to trust in the dogged optimism that has long defined us and that is our best hope going forward.
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Customer Rating: Summary: High Hopes Comment: I was very interested in this years presidential race, because of the problems that this country faces. Back when the candidates were first vying for position, it was exciting to watch who was rising to the top. At the beginning I didn't think Mr. Obama had much of a chance being that he was young, unknown, inexperienced, etc. The more that I listen to him talk on the TV and the radio the more I become convince that this was the person, out of all the others, who had the character and the savvy to lead and remake this United States of America into a country that we all can be proud of again.
The book helped me get into his mind and way of thinking a bit. A very fast and insightful read. I would like for him to write more books while in the presidency so we could get more of an in depth analysis on the working of government in action as he sees it happen in real time, but I guess we will have to wait until he leaves office, because maybe President Obama is going to have his hands full of other pressing matters. Customer Rating: Summary: Insightful Comment: This book is highly intellectual. Insights are very deep. I would just like to add a few things:
One has to view the race obsession lightly, it is not always someone's experience.
Obama is a wise man who himself has come to these conclusions - policies that are for everyone's good or are at least viewed that way will always be supported more than policies targeted at a community, as this tends to isolate or make individuals guilty.
Customer Rating: Summary: Clearly Sees the Whole Picture Comment: A close friend gave me this book last week as an early holiday gift and I
can say now after reading it, it truly is a gift. I confess I did vote for Mr Obama because I felt he was the man to lead this country. After reading this book I am more convinced then ever. He paints his vsion beautifully on these pages and best of all clearly sees the whole picture. So inspiring...I am now hopeful and excited for the future of this country.
Customer Rating: Summary: My Hero Comment: I am so proud to call Barack Obama my president. After reading this book and giving out several copies to friends I am convinced that finally we have a man at the helm that has a clear vision to unify and uplift this country and the icing on the cake is that he actually 'cares' about the ordinary person and is so authentic. My hat off to you,Barack. I hope everyone reads this book to get what i got out of it. Customer Rating: Summary: President-elect Barack Obama Comment: I had a love/hate relationship with Obama! Years ago before I even heard of him I wanted Hillary Clinton to run for president. But then Obama won and I ended up agreeing with him just as much as I did for Clinton. In the Pennsylvania primary I had a tough choice on who to vote for. I respected both candidates mutually. I ended up voting for Clinton not because she wasn't black, but because I have been a supporter of hers for years. Anyhow this book is great for both Democrats and Republicans. Even Republicans are realizing that we need some change in this country from the current direction of the Bush-controlled white house. Even McCain tried to distance himself from Bush and coencidentally Bush didn't appear at the Republican National Convention. This book is a great story of Obama's idea for America. He showed that his view were popular with Americans struggling to get by and other Americans feeling sympathy for those who were struggling. Now that Obama is elected we can definately see where he is going with his policy choices. I was more than thrilled that he considered Hillary Clinton for the Secretary of State position! I hope with an Obama and Clinton in the white house we can take back our country and start a new direction welcomed by both parties. Whether you're Democrat or Republican you'll enjoy Obama's book "The Audacity of Hope." Highly reccomended.
