
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
byBarack Obama
In Stock
ISBN: 9781847670830
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used (Good Condition)

Used (Good Condition)

Ships In
1-2 Days

orginal book

Free Bookmark
Barack Obama's first book Dreams from My Father was a compelling and moving memoir focusing on personal issues of race, identity, and community. With his second book The Audacity of Hope Obama engages themes raised in his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, shares personal views on faith and values and offers a vision of the future that involves repairing a "political process that is broken" and restoring a government that has fallen out of touch with the people. Amazon.com had the opportunity to ask Senator Obama a few questions about writing, reading, and politics--see his responses below Q How did writing a book that you knew would be read so closely by so many compare to writing your first book, when few people knew who you were A In many ways Dreams from My Father was harder to write. At that point, I wasn't even sure that I could write a book. And writing the first book really was a process of self-discovery, since it touched on my family and my childhood in a much more intimate way. On the other hand, writing The Audacity of Hope paralleled the work that I do every day--trying to give shape to all the issues that we face as a country, and providing my own personal stamp on them Q What is your writing process like? You have such a busy schedule, how did you find time to write A I'm a night owl, so I usually wrote at night after my Senate day was over, and after my family was asleep--from 9:30 p.m. or so until 1 a.m. I would work off an outline--certain themes or stories that I wanted to tell--and get them down in longhand on a yellow pad. Then I'd edit while typing in what I'd written Q If readers are to come away from The Audacity of Hope with one action item (a New Year's Resolution for 2007, perhaps?), what should it be Get involved in an issue that you're passionate about. It almost doesn't matter what it is--improving the school system, developing strategies to wean ourselves off foreign oil, expanding health care for kids. We give too much of our power away, to the professional politicians, to the lobbyists, to cynicism. And our democracy suffers as a result Q What inspires you? How do you stay motivated A I'm inspired by the people I meet in my travels--hearing their stories, seeing the hardships they overcome, their fundamental optimism and decency. I'm inspired by the love people have for their children. And I'm inspired by my own children, how full they make my heart. They make me want to work to make the world a little bit better. And they make me want to be a better man Gilead a wonderful book. The language just shimmers. I've started Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which is a great study of Lincoln as a political strategist. I read just about anything by Toni Morrison, E.L. Doctorow, or Philip Roth. And I've got a soft spot for John le Carre
Add for ₹ more to achieve free shipping.
Free Shipping
Congrats! You are eligible for free delivery!
Mystery Boxes by
- Available in 3 Sizes
- Over 8 Different Genres
- Up to 80% discount
- 100% Original Books
- Includes Free Bookmarks
- Free Doorstep Delivery
Starting at ₹999 for 10 Books
Shop Now
Not Just Books
We have Merch too!
At Kitabay, we're more than just a book store - we also offer a range of merchandise for book lovers! Our collection includes bookmarks, tote bags, cozy blankets, elegant mugs, and other fun accessories. Our book-inspired merchandise is designed to make your reading experience even more enjoyable and comfortable, and also makes for great gifts for the bookworms in your life.