The Audacity of Hope, (Hardcover)

from seekingflight

Hope _is_ audacious, and I am usually a sceptic. I fear the politics of personality, where style can take precedence over substance. I expect disappointment, knowing that no-one can live up to the very high expectations that people have of Obama at this time. No-one can live under media scrutiny ...

from savageknight

I've never before read a book by someone in politics but there was something about Obama that made me want to find out more about him. I have to admit to being extremely impressed with how he comes across as a logical, informed, sophisticated, "real" man with a sharp intellect. Although the first...

from daddy-dude

An interesting read and even more interesting listening to Obama read his own work. I have to say that I especially liked the fact his views of topics were thought out and examined. Even where I disagree very strongly, I respect the fact he has more to show for his stance than a lousy sound-byte ...

from whirled

The Audacity Of Hope offers a compelling precis of Obama's philosophies, built on his own life experiences and what he considers the pivotal moments in US political history. Like any good politician, Obama tries his best not to offend and makes clear his belief in the power of consensus, evident ...

from shadowofthewind

The themes in Audacity of Hope follow naturally from Obama's previous book Dreams from my Father. It highlights the idea of connectedness, respect, and understanding the views of those who oppose us. A belief, that too much of politics is stagecraft, where the pundits and politicians are entertai...