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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

by Barack Obama

In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners’ minds, a reminder that for all the discord and struggle to be found in our history as a nation, we have always been guided by a dogged optimism in the future, or what Obama called “the audacity of... (more)

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“It should come as no surprise that B-rock is a wonderful writer. This is my first time reading one of these campaign season biographies so I can't really put it in context with others of its ilk, but I really enjoyed it. It is definitely one of the reasons I like him so much. He's clearly a good man, thoughtful and compassionate, and experienced in the art of living well.”

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  • Manish M

    manish m said:

    “Obama is the real change agent... America and the rest of the world is lucky to have him at this stage. His comments on the the need for America to take a lead in ensuring a nuclear free world is indeed refreshing. His thoughts are clear and he is truly a visionary. Will he be successful in converting his words in action? Will we now see "politics of conviction" or still be burdened with "politics of convinience"?”

    posted Thursday, April 9 2009
  • margeangels

    margeangels said:

    “I read this book. Excellent and great timing. Shiows that Obama is a man of great vision and intelligence.A must read for all.”

    posted Friday, November 21 2008
  • Donatella Camatta

    donatella camatta said:

    “Obama did change a man of the people who govern for it!”

    posted Wednesday, November 5 2008
  • Justin D

    justin d said:

    “I want to read this and "Dreams from my Father" but was wondering...Which one should I read first?”

    posted Wednesday, October 1 2008 ( | view 3 replies )
  • David S

    david s said:

    “The American Dream has run out of gas. The car has stopped. It no longer supplies the world with its images, its dreams, its fantasies. No more. It's over. It supplies the world with its nightmares now: the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, Vietnam.”

    posted Wednesday, August 27 2008 ( | view 2 replies )

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