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Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise | 
 enlarge | Creator: Barack Obama
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 184
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0307460452
Dewey Decimal Number: 328.73
EAN: 9780307460455
ASIN: 0307460452
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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At this defining moment in our history, Americans are hungry for change. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.
In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks you not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks you to believe in yours.
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 What change? December 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Despite my reasonably high rating for the book (and promises therein), I have to say that I am now rather disillusioned as well as highly sceptical about a great deal of these promises. I had hoped that there would finally be some change in America - and the world, too. However, my faith in the American deomcratic system and hope for America has been disappointed.
President Obama won the elections fair and square for what he was and what he promised. There was no need for him to make Hilary Clinton (who had been in favour of the Iraq war) foreign secretary. Many of us can remember the ruthless, war-mongering Mrs. Allbright who occupied this post under her husband's term as president. Nor did President Obama have to reinstate Bush's right-hand man,Colin Powell. It seems clear that, despite our initial hopes and dreams, dark forces are operating and the president has already been forced to compromise not only key governmental positions but the future of world peace.I believe that now many voters feel betrayed as a result of these very dubious initial decisions. Hopefully, I shall be proved wrong - maybe not. We shall all have to wait and see.
4.5/5 Stars November 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Change We Can Believe In outlines Barack Obama's vision for America.
This trade sized paperback is just 288 pages, but inside the pages you will read about specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. They writing is clear and succinct. I especially enjoyed reading his speeches, as it has been many months since I first heard some of them. The eloquent manner in which his speeches were spoken came to life once again as I read his words.
Change We Can Believe In asks you not just to believe in Barack Obama's ability to bring change to Washington, it asks you to believe in yours as well. Yes We Can!
 Should we change the Constitution? November 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Barack Hussein Obama is all for change. He won the election many say based upon the promise of change. However, he might be in for a change up pitch himself. Berg, the former Attorney General of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the Presidential candacy of Obama because he says the evidence shows that he was born in Kenya and his mother was only 18 years old at the time. (Evidently, she had to be 19) In the U.S.A you must be considered a natural born citizen to become President of the United States. This isn't just talk folks. The U.S. Supreme Court has issued certiorari which means they are hearing this case. Obama has already come forward with a forged birth certificate from Hawaii, which experts have discredited. Obama's own grandmother says that she was in the delivery room when Barack Hussein Obama was born in Kenya. Grama don't lie usually, but she might forget or be mistaken so lets get the facts before we freak out. She passed away the day before the election. God rest her soul. Could all the jubilation be for naught. Did the republicans know from the beginning that even if Obama was elected, that McCain would win by default? Obama has until tuesday December 2, 2008 to respond to the lawsuit. Whatever the result is of the case, we know from the results of the election that America welcomed Obama as the president elect even if his candacy was flawed from the beginning. This is beyond over the top to even consider that this could have happened in America. Might President Bush be in for an extended stay? Let us all pray now for real. Could Bush serve a third term based upon a defective election? Should we have another election? Should McCain win by default? Since this is the first time ever in the history of America for this strange occurrence, should Hillary run against McCain in another election since she was next in line? These are questions the media has avoided because they have shoved this whole possibility under the carpet hoping it would not become an issue. Well, now its going to court.
 Unreadable November 10, 2008
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was hoping this book would take the concepts Obama spoke of during his campaign and, having the leisure of a book, expand on them. I expected an in-depth treatment of his policies and goals.
Instead, this book is a tribute to redundancies and purple prose, and seems to be a protest against pronouns. It's terribly written.
Wish I had read it before the election November 9, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is a moot point now after the election ... I've voted and Obama's the next president. I just wish I had read this book earlier since it would have helped bolster my arguments with neighbors and friends regarding Obama's plan of action for the next four years. I finished this book in one day which, lately, is unusual for me as I am hitting a reading slump.
The first half of the book is a summary of the issues Obama would like to address once he is in office. He addresses the issues of global warming, education, women's rights, family planning, the war in Iraq, job security, health care, taxes and more (all issues that are dear to most Americans). I've followed his debates closely and tried to do all the research is necessary in making my decision on whom to vote and this book is a simplified guide to the issues and instead of lamenting what is wrong with our country, Obama is providing a course of action on what he would like to see happen. This is a non-partisanship book, which I really appreciate. There's no back-stabbing, no finger jabs at the previous adminstration and etc. It is just a straight-forward course of action ... if everyone in Congress will work together.
The second half of the book is his seven speeches and I will be the first to admit that listening to Obama speaking is a treasure ... wish I had the opportunity to hear him speak in person when he was in the area. Reading his speeches is almost just as good. He is an eloquent speaker and the compassion he holds for his fellow countrymen/women is evident in his speeches as well in the written word. If people still have doubts about Obama, this book is a good place to start reading. It may not be Pultizer Prize winning but it is a very good book and a start to get more information on what the Obama administration wants to have for the next four years.
Throughout his plan and his speeches, Obama has been consistent about one thing. He challenges Americans of all stages in life to work together. He challenges Americans to fight back and regain their lost dreams/hopes and he provides hope for the people. I will admit that he is the first politican who is inspiring. I've seen how many people turn off their TV sets and canvass the streets to provide a way for the people to vote. This is the first campaign where people are active in talking and sharing about their beliefs and how they would like to see things change. Obama has provided inspiration and hope for the people and it's evident in this book as well.
11/9/08
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