The Audacity of Hope
Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
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The Audacity of Hope
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Barack Obama
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Barack Obama
About this listen
Winner of a Grammys Award for Best Spoken Word Album, 2008.
In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. Now, in The Audacity of Hope, he calls for a different brand of politics: a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the "endless clash of armies" we see in Congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of "our improbable experiment in democracy". He also speaks, with surprising intimacy and self-deprecating humor, about settling in as a senator, seeking to balance the demands of public service and family life, and his own deepening religious commitment.
At the heart of this audiobook is Obama's vision of how we can move beyond our divisions to tackle concrete problems. Underlying his stories about family, friends, members of the Senate, and even the president is a vigorous search for connection: the foundation for a radically hopeful political consensus.
A president and a lawyer, a professor and a father, a Christian and a skeptic, and above all a student of history and human nature, Barak Obama has written a book of transforming power.
©2006 Barack Obama (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
He narrates it masterfully, focusing each chapter on a specific & relevant issue. His sensitivity & introspection combined with good-humour & modesty inspires respect.
If only all presidents and the rest of us were so thoughtful in our approach...
An intimate insight into a truly decent leader
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Where does The Audacity of Hope rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Not in top 10What was one of the most memorable moments of The Audacity of Hope?
His losing of an election, and his belief that he can try again.Which scene did you most enjoy?
Listening to how bills are made.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Partially.Any additional comments?
I last listened to this book in 2008, when Obama was running for office the first time and was only a candidate - I don't remember much of it, which should signify u what impact it had on me. It did inspire me to get Dreams from my Father (read and listened to) and other Obama biographies.All politicians feel obliged to write a book when running for office, whether its Clinton who wrote Living History (in my garage, never read it), and more recently she wrote another which I did not even bother to buy. My theory is that, it allows many of the educated elite in media etc to be introduced to these politicians many ideas and their personality. It allows those people see their vision, and gain their support. Even Obama's personal assistant wrote his own book, to kickstart his own political career: Power Forward: My Presidential Education by Reggie Love (available on Amazon) - more about the author than Obama.
The problem is that u get many convoluted and non-controversial ideas put forward, coupled with fake idealism, in order to appeal to the maximum audience. Secondly, they paint a false image of who they really are, and unless one keeps a magnifying glass by their side while reading this, they may absorb and accept these ideas. Obama talks about how his main lobby of support was from "nurses who change bedpans" as opposed to the Wall Street bankers who did indeed bankroll him.
Perhaps one should read this book to do an analyst on the Obama regime and its failings.
This book won a Grammy, but if a book wins an award, one should be more wary of that book. Much of these award organisations have an agenda, Its like winning a Nobel(inventor of dynamite) peace prize when no major peace was actually achieved.
Obama had a rock star start, and may even a rock start finish, however the way he played the political game led to one of the most disastrous results for the Democratic party, the election of Trump. If one wants to understand how Obama became a rock star, this is essential listening.
That being said it is read by the author himself, and makes for a enjoyable easy listening. If u r interested in Obama ideas than read it, although it is largely defunct now.
Books on Obama I have read/listen:
Dreams from my Father: Obama autobiography - note large amounts have been changed from reality to create dramatic effect, good listen. Read by the author.
Obama by David Mendell: Excellent listen about Obama upbringing and his rise as a Senator by a Chicago reporter
Barack Obama the Story: The best bio out there - u can get the Audio CDs from Amazon- the book are read by the author - clarifies many truths/falsehood to Dreams from My Father, but only goes from Obama grandfather to just before he enters Harvard. Audible needs to get this book.
Power Forward by Reggie Love (Amazon) - written by the PA of Obama - mostly about Love rather than Obama - there are some articles on it - read this instead of shelling out from this book
Renegade - still listening, will let u know in time.
The Audacity of False Idealism
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Fascinating insight into US politics
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Awesome Book
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Poor reader
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Believable
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He didn't say much on the foreign policy...
Engaging!
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American politics made easy
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I (like most people) knew little about him before buying this book and now after listening to it along with a few speeches I found on I-tunes; I'm a genuine fan. Politics is a dirty business and here is a decent, educated, likeable guy that will do his best to change that crappy deal that too many people worldwide are in. Like it or not; the USA lead the "free" world and what he says and does will affect almost everyone in one way or another.
After listening I have genuine hope that he can do as he'd like to do and is not singled out for martyrdom by the evil that lurks generally in our world and in America in particular.
I thrilled at his stories of the students he teaches and the voters he has learned from. I am warmly comforted by the fact that his rise has been rapid enough that he has not (yet) been tainted. This book is lovely and I look forward to hearing more about and from him.
Martin Luther King, Huey Newton, Johnnie Cochran, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and many others would not believe what he has already done so swiftly. I sincerely hope that he continues to accomplish the "impossible."
God knows we could all use a few more miracles.
Politician's are scary....
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Nice and clear audio presentation by Barack Obama
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