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Title: The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

Synopsis
In a few short years, Barack Obama went from being a relatively unknown freshman senator from Illinois to the successful candidate for the presidency in the 2008 election. His success is sometimes credited to his ability as a public speaker, as evidenced in his stunning keynote address at the 2004 Democratic convention. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE follows his best-selling DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, and it offers the visionary pragmatism of his speeches and the candor of his memoir. Each chapter is a developed essay, whether he is discussing partisanship in Washington, the values we have in common, or the importance of the Constitution. He also writes on the positive side of public service, the role that opportunity plays in America's economic health, the enduring dilemma of race, America's place in the world order, and last but not least, how he feels about his family. The personal side comes through in all as he tells anecdotes about the people and experiences that influenced his thought, and as he strives to connect equally to America's founding principles, its rich history, and its future, which he believes in and which he will help shape.

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Language:        English

Size
Length:        375 Pages
Weight:        0.7 Pounds
Height:         8 Inches
Width:          5.5 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
The junior U.S. senator from Illinois speaks out to all Americans on how to transform U.S. politics, calling for a return to America's original ideals and revealing how they can be adapted to such controversial issues as globalization, the function of religion in public life, and the struggle to bring people together in a nation torn by differences. Reprint. 400,000 first printing.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream and it was written by Barack Obama. This edition of The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is November 2007 and it has a suggested retail price of $14.95. There are 375 pages in the book and it was published by Three Rivers Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0307237702 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780307237705. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.