The Audacity of Hope

Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

By: Barack Obama

Narrated by: Barack Obama

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

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, Senator Obama 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 Senator 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 senator and a lawyer, a professor and a father, a Christian and a skeptic, and above all a student of history and human nature, Senator 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.

Great book of you're interested in compromise...

Great book of you're interested in Obama's ideology which orbits around a central core of compromise. It could be argued that it is this ideology that has caused Democrats to lose on every level of government. Obama does make some freeway points and he provides a sensible action plan on a number of issues. However, I would of love to learn more about what it felt like to be a US Senator. The most interesting part of the book was when Obama would reflect on his life and position as a Senator. I also enjoyed hearing about the campaign.

A True Leader

awesome book by a class act and true leader! Very honest and straightforward, nice read

A must read for every American

this is an amazing overview of the political process with a lot of insight into our culture and its issues. I love his perspective and the delivery is captivating. loved it, especially the ending.

HUMANO EDUCADO

Me gusto me parece una buena descripción de quien y su entorno, su perspectiva y du capacidad de análisis y síntesis.

Phenomenal Book I love it thanks Obama Can't wa

phenomenal We book extremely well written very Inspirational and Surprisingly Witty. can't wait to hear mrs. Obama's book.

I wish.....

I wish it is was a little bit longer! But I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially listening on my nights home from work!

The same

I love how the perspective he shared going into the white house was consistent with his policy decision while in the white house

powerful

I learned a lot about our former president expectations of what he wanted to see happen with our country. A lot of what he had to say in this book i completely agree with. I just wish a lot of the things he had to say he was able to accomplish when he was in office as president.

Great Book. Amazing Man

This book offered great insight into a wonderful man. Wish I head read it before he was elected. Even as a Senator he had such great ideas, that still could be put into play. More should definitely read before the 2020 election.

Surprisingly relatable, even for me, a Republican

Would you consider the audio edition of The Audacity of Hope to be better than the print version?

Yes; it is interesting to hear the story told by the one who worte it. It makes even more of an impact now that he is president.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His reference to his children really makes his story a human one, not just the story of some far off politician you can't relate to.