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Obama Book Club
This is an unofficial book club for those across the nation to become involved in. To learn how to use the virtual book club, click the link above. Otherwise, please proceed to add and edit at will!
Book Club Event & Group Link on www.barackobama.comLinks:
Purpose:
The purpose of this group is to learn more about Barack Obama by reading his books. I am currently making the decision about who I am supporting for President in 2008. I like what I have seen during his 2004 Democratic Convention speech and his interviews on TV and in the news. I want to learn more about the man to either back up my initial decision or choose not to support him. What I have read so far has strengthened my initial decision. Hopefully as a group we can help each other as we make our own decision about Barack Obama.
Summary:
In the book, Obama recounts his childhood and the insight that his racially mixed heritage and the experience of living in a number of exotic locales instilled in him. He also discusses in great detail virtually every major political issue facing the American electorate today, offering his opinion and possible strategies for reform.
On issues ranging from abortion to defense, Obama’s stance is one that attempts to find a middle ground between reactionary conservatism and idealistic liberalism. Hearkening back to a period when Congress was characterized by collegiality and mutual respect, Obama calls for more real compromise and cooperation between Democrats and Republicans. His overarching message is that America has the inherent potential to offer hope to anyone, regardless of their background or experiences; however, in order to ensure that opportunities exist for all in a secure, functional, and sustainable national environment, a number of key policy changes are necessary. (Source: Wikipedia: The Audacity of Hope
Chapters:
Prologue
Chapter 1-Republicans and Democrats
Chapter 2-Values
Chapter 3-Our Constitution
Chapter 4-Politics
Chapter 5-Opportunity
References:
External Links:
Wiki Audacity for Hope Study Page
Rules on Book Club:
The only rule of this book club site is to be respectful (ex. no racial/sexist slurs) about comment on Barack Obama, other presidential candidates, or people in this group.
Contact:
If you are interested please contact me at carlholmquist@yahoo.com especially if you want to start your own group either at a coffee shop or in wiki/cyber world.
