An American Story: The Speeches of Barack Obama - A PrimerBarack Obamas superb and captivating oratory style has earned him comparisons to John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, and this collection of his complete speechespresented for the first time in their entiretyexposes politicos, voters, and fans of Obama to the words that have catapulted his remarkable rise from underdog to future U.S. president. First capturing Americas attention with his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention in 2004, all of Obamas key speeches are presented as he discusses themes of race, identity, community, and above all, his hoped-for vision of a new America. Interspersed throughout the collection, political columnist David Olive reveals lesser-known stories and facts about Obama, his career, and the campaign trail, while also exploring the controversiesfrom his shedding of his American flag lapel pin and the remarks made by Reverend Wright to his anti-war stance, his strong Christian faith, and his often racially charged remarks. This book is truly a primer for readers who want to examine the substance of his thought and reflect on the inspiring words of a gifted orator. |
Contents
The Politics of Hope and Reality | |
The Achiever | |
A note on Barack Obamas Oratorical Style and its Impact | |
Obama calls for a middleclass revival | |
Improved literacy is the key to American competitiveness | |
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