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| The Essential Barack Obama: The Grammy Award-Winning Recordings | 
 enlarge | Creator: Barack Obama
Publisher: Random House Audio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 6652
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Abridged
Number Of Items: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0739375946
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.04960730092
EAN: 9780739375945
ASIN: 0739375946
Publication Date: March 10, 2008
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Product Description
A CD collection featuring the best-selling audiobooks, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father from Grammy award-winning author, Barack Obama.
The Audacity of Hope
In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners’ minds, a reminder that for all the discord and struggle to be found in our history as a nation, we have always been guided by a dogged optimism in the future, or what Senator Obama called “the audacity of hope.”
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 explores those forces–from the fear of losing to the perpetual need to raise money to the power of the media–that can stifle even the best-intentioned politician. He also writes, 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 book is Senator Obama’s vision of how we can move beyond our divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families, the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and the transnational threats–from terrorism to pandemic–that gather beyond our shores. And he grapples with the role that faith plays in a democracy–where it is vital and where it must never intrude. Underlying his stories about family, friends, members of the Senate, 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. Only by returning to the principles that gave birth to our Constitution, he says, can Americans repair a political process that is broken, and restore to working order a government that has fallen dangerously out of touch with millions of ordinary Americans. Those Americans are out there, he writes–“waiting for Republicans and Democrats to catch up with them.”
Dreams from My Father
In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man—has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey—first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother’s family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father’s life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.
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 i loved dreams....hope was a little to wordy December 27, 2008
being able to listen to Barack himself describe his childhood and growing up was awesome! i often sat in my driveway un able to turn off the CD when i got home. his eloquent way of speaking and ability to add accents when speaking for his African relatives,made you feel like you knew his whole family. audacity of hope was a little too detailed for me. it was well written but i just found myself not getting as sucked into the politics discussions. its seemed to repeat some.
He is Essential! December 23, 2008
First I would like to say that I am partial to President Obama because he stole the hearts of generations in this country along the 2-year campaign trail; that is an amazing feat! Next I would like to say that Dreams From My Father was more personal than The Audacity of Hope. I felt like he was more engaging from a personal aspect because it appears true from the heart. When a book is read (narrated) by the author it brings the best opportunity for the reader to gain a true understanding of the soul of the writer. Emphasis are made where they impact most and the story had depth. I felt that The Audacity of Hope was more political but in a good kind of way. But you do walk away hoping and not waivering! Enjoy your opportunity to open your mind to CHANGE!!
Inspiring & Amazing. How lucky we are to have him as our next President. November 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I chose to get this version of Obama's two books because he's such a gifted speaker I enjoyed the idea of hearing Obama read his words as only he could do.
There are those who argue we don't know enough about Obama. Well if they had taken the time to read or listen to these two books they will get a very clear idea of just who Obama is and what his vision is for this country.
Obama is a real man. This is someone who has lived an amazing cultured life in a modest up bringing who has the core values of what many look for in a leader. His story is a true American story. It's an amazing journey that will inspire and put to ease if you had any doubt that this man is ready to lead and will be an exceptional President.
The first book in this audio collection "Dreams from my Father" goes in depth about what it was like for Obama growing up as a child and becoming the man he is today. It's candid and very honest. It will comfort many to find that Obama is just like one of us in many ways no matter your gender, color or religious background. I also mean by "one of us" those of "us" who were not born into privilege. Those of "us" who have come from nothing and had to work hard to get to where we are. This is also for those who are looking for inspiration that anything is possible no matter the barriers that they may be faced with in the real world. It speaks to everyone and you can't help but come away from hearing this story unfold a better person and very inspired.
The second book goes deep into the political process and all the pros and cons of all that it encompasses. It will provide fantastic insight for those who are curious about what type of leader Obama will be and the change he will be bringing to Washington. I feel 100% confident that Obama will be an exceptional President. We have not had many Presidents like this in our history. This is a great time to be alive and a great time to be an American. Times are tough as a write this review but I feel that having Obama at the helm that our country will no doubt pull itself out of the hole and the world will be a better place because of the leadership that Obama will bring to Washington that is much needed.
 Was entertaining & informative. Especially now as he misquotes himself and changes his view. October 24, 2008
2 out of 25 found this review helpful
It is a book worth reading, if you are interested in this man. It's all we have on him for info, and it's a wonderful portrayal of himself, by himself. He contradicts himself over and over in the near future, this book may of done more bad than good in the end. Much like he will, in the end. Very captivating words though. Easy to get on board, if you had no ties to a ship before! Love it.
WONDERFUL August 28, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have read his book reviews, but there is nothing like HEARING Obama's voice. To "babysue"; what has Obama done to you personally? I've checked out everything you have reviewed and each and every one of your reviews were bashing Obama. You exhibit PURE HATE. It's one thing to disagree with a person's personal opinions/views, but to bash and hate is a bit too much and unnecessary. My God, I hope you are not a teacher at any level, but especially early education. I think you are a great example of what happens when hate is taught.
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