Obama, Barack

The audacity of hope : thoughts on reclaiming the American dream by Barack Obama ( Book )
282 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 28 languages and held by 5,290 libraries worldwide
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 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 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. Only by returning to the principles that gave birth to our Constitution, he says, can Americans repair a broken political process, and restore to working order a government dangerously out of touch with millions of ordinary Americans.--From publisher description.

Dreams from my father : a story of race and inheritance by Barack Obama ( Book )
247 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 28 languages and held by 5,087 libraries worldwide
In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father, a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey, first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother's family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father's life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.

Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters by Barack Obama ( Book )
8 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,842 libraries worldwide
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.

Change we can believe in : Barack Obama's plan to renew America's promise by Barack Obama ( Book )
34 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,644 libraries worldwide
Outlines Obama's plan to effect political change in the event of his election, exploring his strategies to revive the economy, create a sound economic future, rebuild America's image abroad, and promote core American values.

Our country's Presidents : all you need to know about the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama by Ann Bausum ( Book )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 895 libraries worldwide
Complete with period paintings and photos, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every president in the history of the United States, along with a review of Air Force One, the Secret Service, and a look at the various Presidential retreats.

The inaugural address, 2009 by Barack Obama ( Book )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 887 libraries worldwide
Presents the full text of President Obama's inaugural address, as well as President Lincoln's first and second inaugural addresses, his Gettysburg Address, and Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self-reliance."

Barack Obama in his own words by Barack Obama ( Book )
34 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 749 libraries worldwide
Since delivering his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama has been hailed as the clear savior of not only the Democratic party, but of the integrity of American politics. Despite the fact that he burst onto the national scene seemingly overnight, his name recognition has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. Barack Obama in His Own Words, a book of quotes from the Illinois Senator, allows those who aren't as familiar with his politics to learn quickly where he stands on abortion, religion, AIDS, his critics, foreign policy, Iraq, the War on Terror, unemployment, gay marriage, and a host of other important issues facing America and the world.

Change has come : an artist celebrates our American spirit : the drawings of Kadir Nelson by Kadir Nelson ( Book )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 619 libraries worldwide
Black and white images accompanied by the uplifting words of Barack Obama celebrate the power of inspiration and our pride, hope and joy in the future.

A moment in history the inauguration of Barack Obama ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 575 libraries worldwide
Features one of the most important events in history, and includes the pre-inaugural events from the morning of January 20, 2009, the Oath of Office and Inaugural Speeches in their entirety, benediction from Dr. Joseph Lowery, recitation by Elizabeth Alexander, and much more.

An American story : the speeches of Barack Obama : a primer by Barack Obama ( Book )
27 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Indonesian and held by 569 libraries worldwide
Explores the victories and controversies of Obama's campaign through his mesmerizing speeches.