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The Audacity of Hope
Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
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At the heart of this title is Senator Obama's vision of how his country can move beyond its divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families and the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and considers the nature of threats from outside America's borders.
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At the heart of The Audacity of Hope is Senator Obama's vision of how his country can move beyond its divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families and the racial and religious tensions within the body politic and considers the nature of threats from outside America's borders.
Offering personal reflections on values and ideals that have led him to public life, some thoughts on the ways that the current political discourse unnecessarily divides people, Barack Obama offers his own best assessment—based on his experience as a senator, lawyer, husband and father, Christian and sceptic—of ways that politics can be grounded in the notion of the common good.
By returning to the principles that gave birth to the US Constitution, he says, Americans have a chance to 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.
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The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama has been widely praised for its eloquence and insightful examination of American politics and society. Reviewers commend Obama for his ability to write authentically and movingly, crafting a narrative that resonates with believers in America's potential. The book is noted for its thoughtful discussions on race, family, faith, and the Constitution, and for providing a refreshing and idealistic perspective on politics that stands out in contemporary discourse.
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ISBN: 9781921351365
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 January 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
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