I'm Reading "The Audacity of Hope"

[Taverner]

Wow

Not that this book is well written and aceessible, and it is the clarion call for our party...no

I figured every Presidential hopeful writes a book

Proves they can write things - I dunno what happened with the last doofus

So that book will be full of lofty ideals, and BS about helping everyone...and in reality its a job.

But this book maps it out - and seriously its the blueprint for his Presidency so far

I am floored that a Politician is actually doing what he said he was going to do....

[azmouse]

1. It's a good read.

Pres Obama is a very smart man.

[mirrera]

2. Read Dreams of My Father, know the man... Read Audacity of Hope know his Politics

I have tried to get people to read his books because it is all there. Agree or disagree, he is not deceptive about what he intends. I was a Kucinich, Edwards, and then Obama supporter, BECAUSE I read his books. I thought he was too gentle and conciliatory and I wanted some asses kicked to the curb. Once I saw how eloquent and charismatic he was (in person and on screen) it was a no brainer that he was the only possible candidate for these times.

Dreams of my Father is truly a GOOD book. I am a major reader and I would like this book even if I had never heard of Barack Obama.

[proud patriot]

4. agreed

:hi:

[LuckyLib]

5. I held off on Dreams until recently. I was amazed at how well written and carefully

thought out it was. This is a man who gets cultural differences, issues of identity, and navigating your way through many communities. I was amazed. And have even more respect for our President (if that's possible). Smart, savvy, sensitive, and a thinker. A President with a brain. What a concept!

[TahitiNut]

10. Yup. Both are essential reading for any DUer, for sure. Besides, they're good reads.

:thumbsup:

[firedupdem]

11. Agree! I read Dreams but I haven't read Audacity yet. I think I'll

get it tomorrow. It was an excellent read and a real insight into the man himself. Great Book

[malaise]

3. It's very well written

I'm going to read it again this summer

[bigwillq]

6. I read it during the primaries.

As well as "Living History"

[roody]

7. I finished Dreams yesterday. What a great book on many levels.

Obama is a very lyrical writer. I bought it at the Des Moines airport because it looked like the only book worth reading. What a pleasant surprise.

[parasim]

8. You should check out the audio books of his books.

I haven't read either of his books yet, but I listened to Dreams from My Father and loved it. I listened to the thing from start to finish on a long drive I had to take recently.

I decided to not listen to The Audacity of Hope on that trip, though, because his voice was so smooth, I started to have a hard time staying awake while driving.

Looking forward to listening to that one, and your recommendation makes me want to do it sooner than later.

[HopeOverFear]

9. Are you saying that the book is not well written and accessible?

lol