The audacity of hope : thoughts on reclaiming the American dream
Obama, Barack2008
Book
Barack Obama's success in becoming President-Elect of the United States means he will dramatically change the face that his country presents to the world. In this bestselling book Obama discusses the importance of empathy in politics, his hopes for a different America with different policies, and how the ideals of its democracy can be renewed. With intimacy and self-deprecating humour, Obama describes his experiences as a politician, about balancing his family life and his public vocation. His search for consensus and his respect for the democratic process inform every sentence. A senator and a lawyer, a professor and a father,a Christian and a sceptic, Barack Obama has written a book of transforming power that will inspire people the world over. -- Publisher details.
Main title:
The audacity of hope : thoughts on reclaiming the American dream / Barack Obama.
Author:
Obama, Barack, author
Imprint:
Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2008.Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2008.©2006.
Collation:
375 pages ; 20 cm.
Notes:
First published in the US by Crown Publishers.Includes index.
Contents:
Republicans and DemocratsValuesOur constitutionPoliticsOpportunityFaithRaceThe world beyond our bordersFamily.
ISBN:
9781921351365 (paperback)
Dewey class:
973.931B
LC class:
E908
Language:
English
Subject:
Obama, Barack -- BiographyObama, BarackObama, BarackUnited States. President -- BiographySince 2001Ideals (Philosophy)Obama, BarackPolitical scienceLegislatorsPolitics and governmentPresidential candidatesAfrican American legislatorsNational characteristics, AmericanLegislators -- United States -- BiographyAfrican American legislators -- BiographyPresidential candidates -- United States -- BiographyUnited States -- Politics and government -- PhilosophyBiography
BRN:
167499