Hopes and Dreams: The Story of Barack Obama: The Inaugural Edition: Revised and Updated
No political figure in recent memory has galvanized a nation and generated the interest and excitement that Barack Obama has since the day he announced his candidacy. His election as the 44th President of the United States has been hailed around the Globe as a victory for democracy and the American political system. Now, with the inaugural edition of this popular biography, his story is brought right up to the minute, including the choices for his new administration and his inaugur…
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It is more of an outline than a fully fleshed out view of Senator Obama, but very well written. The photos are fantastic, also. I would suggest delving deeper after reading this by purchasing the ‘Audacity of Hope’, which really shows the depths of this man’s knowledge on not only political but social complexities that have shaped his life and helped mold him into one of the most amazing candidates of a generation.
My first impression of the book was that it would have great photos and little substance.
I was correct about the photos,wrong about the rest.
“Hopes and Dreams” is an overview of Barack Obama’s life covering his childhood as a bi-racial child,his search for information about his father and how that affected him. His decision to pass up a Wall Street career and opting to take a lower-paying job training as a grassroots organizer in Chicago. It also covers his journey through politics and eventual decision to run for president.
His mistakes regarding drugs is discussed as well as his middle name.
Here are a few quotes from the book:
“He is a voice of strength and moderation,an American success story.”-John McCain page 46.
“We must understand that the might of our military has to be matched by the strength of our diplomacy.”-Barack Obama page 107.
This book is what I call a “coffee table book”. Loaded with photos and enough information to serve as an introduction to Barack Obama. I recommend “Audacity of Hope” also.
Good for those who want a quick look. Sentences are long, clause-filled, and difficult to follow.