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Published: 2006
Length: 362 pages
ISBN: 0307237699
Genre: Nonfiction, Political
Start Date: Sometime in 2008-9
Finished Date: Sometime in 2008-9
Where Found: Chapters-Indigo
Why Read: I originally bought this for my Dad for Xmas 2007 and after he read it, I took it on.
Summary: A compelling manifesto of then-Senator Barack Obama with an historical and social democratic lens on issues such as health care, education, economy, and political leadership.
Review:
On the event of the midterm elections in the U.S., I feel compelled to offer this review. I am Canadian and cannot vote, however I encourage all Americans to register and execute their right to vote.
Prior to being elected to the Oval Office, Obama had a plan and this book is the best guide to his mission as President. It is a wise voter who wishes for the government to be run by individuals with more education, integrity, and enthusiasm than is found in the average person—in other words, a true leader comes from an extraordinary place.
Obama’s use of political science jargon may go over the heads of the general public, but the structure soon gels from Chapter 3 on, and coasts from there, creating excitement in his ideas on many hot-button issues. There is tremendous respect for his Presidential forefathers, a breadth of knowledge about political and cultural history, and a passion for strong leadership that resonates long after the last page.
Shortly after the book’s release, Obama announced his candidacy for President. You know the rest.
Rank: (A)- Highly recommended
I really do need to read this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this review. I have to admit, I'm in mourning. You state your case so well. When I went to vote on Tuesday I looked around at the crowd, largely white and my mother's age, and felt things were not going to go well...I enjoy getting the perspective of a neighbor to the north!
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