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.

Over too soon

Seriously.... I yelled at President Obama when the book was finished because it caught me off guard. Great book but I need him to finish part 2 asap.

a personal side of Barack Obama

I could listen to him talk for hours and certainly have through several books at this point. I appreciate that he reads his own books and I like the pace. The content of this book felt more personal to me and I got to know him a little bit better and his family.

What a human being!!

We can all take some lessons from him. He surpasses what most of us are

New to Audible 2022

Loved It!! Loved listening to all the stories!
From,
Two old ladies in Washington State.

A Glimpse In

Reading this again provides additional insight to the President before he was elected. A true role model for our country towards reclaiming the dream.

Inspiring

Really enjoyed this audiobook. It's refreshing and inspiring to look in their daily life and their hearts. Genuine and filled with hope. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an uplifting and optimistic story.

Good deep dive into the 44th president’s mind

I guess I’ll start out by saying that if you’re looking for a fully comprehensive or intricate look into American politics, you won’t find it here. I don’t think that’s a bad thing, however. I just think you should know what you’re getting into before purchasing. Instead, this one reads a bit like Obama’s personal journal leading up to his presidential run in 2008. He quickly covers everything from life in the Senate to campaigning to balancing his family and work commitments.

Personally, I thought he did a good job of appealing to both sides of the political landscape — he continually reminds both the right and the left that there are many things we could understand, even admire, in the other side if we were only willing to open our eyes and look for them. Of course, doing so requires us putting aside our differences, but Obama tactfully urges the reader to do just that throughout the manuscript.

I really enjoyed the messages of faith, hope, and family in this one. Again, it’s nothing super deep or earth-shattering, but it’s easy to digest and warm. I don’t follow politics super closely, so it’s hard for me to say whether or not the policies and perspectives he put forth in this one shined through during his presidency or not. My guess is they did, just maybe not 100%. I’ll leave that for you to decide. All in all, I would recommend reading it, especially since it’s not super long.

-Brian Sachetta
Author of “Get Out of Your Head”

loved it

I loved every chapter. It gives one so much to think about, especially knowing this was written when he was a Senator

Inspiring and reassuring.

I enjoyed this book as well as learned much about what it is like to be a senator, and a minority, in Washington. I most appreciated his objectivity and honesty about his views, what he observed about America, and what it will take to change for the better. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Great Read

The president is inspiring, informative, and provides a thought provoking perspective on life as he sees it. From family to politics to interpersonal perspectives we are able to have a one on one with the man, father, and politician. I loved every moment.