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A review by pjdas1012
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
4.0
It was that audacity, I thought, that joined us as one people. It was that pervasive spirit of hope that tied my own family’s story to the larger American story, and my own story to those of the voters I sought to represent.
In this book, Obama discusses his stance on many issues facing the American people including economics, foreign policy, and family life. It’s part of the stereotype of books published by someone just before they run for president. Though this was published a while ago, many of the same issues persist today. It intrigued me to hear his thoughts on various areas of politics, with the retrospect of seeing him as president. One thing that stuck out is how moderate he is compared to many of the Democrats today. I can’t picture any current candidate remotely complimenting Reagan or H.W. the way Obama does occasionally here. What is clear, though, is that Obama is an exceptional writer. He can describe the mundane with elegance and beauty. I particularly appreciate his thoughts on race, just as in Dreams From My Father. He has a nuanced and realistic perspective that puts voice to thoughts I didn’t realize I had.
In this book, Obama discusses his stance on many issues facing the American people including economics, foreign policy, and family life. It’s part of the stereotype of books published by someone just before they run for president. Though this was published a while ago, many of the same issues persist today. It intrigued me to hear his thoughts on various areas of politics, with the retrospect of seeing him as president. One thing that stuck out is how moderate he is compared to many of the Democrats today. I can’t picture any current candidate remotely complimenting Reagan or H.W. the way Obama does occasionally here. What is clear, though, is that Obama is an exceptional writer. He can describe the mundane with elegance and beauty. I particularly appreciate his thoughts on race, just as in Dreams From My Father. He has a nuanced and realistic perspective that puts voice to thoughts I didn’t realize I had.