The Audacity of Hope : Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
(Book, Large Print)

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New York : Crown Publishers, ©2006., New York : Crown Publishers, [2006].
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First edition.
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375 pages ; 25 cm.
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IL: UG - BL: 10.9 - AR Pts: 24

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Published
New York : Crown Publishers, ©2006., New York : Crown Publishers, [2006].
Format
Book, Large Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 10.9, 24 Points

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Includes index.
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"In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners' minds, a reminder that for all the discord and struggle to be found in our history as a nation, we have always been guided by a dogged optimism in the future, or what Senator Obama called "the audacity of hope."" "Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics - a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the "endless clash of armies" we see in Congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of "our improbable experiment in democracy." He explores those forces - from the fear of losing to the perpetual need to raise money to the power of the media - that can stifle even the best-intentioned politician. He also writes, with surprising intimacy and self-deprecating humor, about settling in as a senator, seeking to balance the demands of public service and family life, and his own deepening religious commitment." "At the heart of this book is Senator Obama's vision of how we can move beyond our divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families, the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and the transnational threats - from terrorism to pandemic - that gather beyond our shores. And he grapples with the role that faith plays in a democracy - where it is vital and where it must never intrude. Underlying his stories about family, friends, members of the Senate, even the president, is a vigorous search for connection: the foundation for a radically hopeful political consensus."--JACKET.
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Accelerated Reader AR,UG,10.9,24.0,113515.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Obama, B. (2006). The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (First edition.). Crown Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Obama, Barack. 2006. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming the American Dream. Crown Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming the American Dream Crown Publishers, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming the American Dream First edition., Crown Publishers, 2006.

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