Maureen C. (Modaba) reviewed Audacious on 10/12/2008 + 75 more book reviews

This book was inspired and based upon a sermon that was given by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Sen Obama's longtime friend and spiritual advisor. Sen Obama dropped Rev. Wright like a hot potato as soon as he realized that the average American did not approve of Rev. Wright's message. He realized that his association with this pastor would be an impediment to his quest to become President of the United States. So now we have a best selling book that was inspired by someone with whom Sen. Obama is now disassociated. What does that tell you about this book, and more importantly, what does that tell you about Barack Obama?

In my opinion, I see a lot of audacity here, but unfortunately, very little hope.

11/06/08
I am writing this post script several months after I wrote the above original review. Although my impression and opinion about this book have not changed, now that Sen. Obama has become our President-elect, I feel compelled to urge others to read this book and make their own opinions. I still disagree with President-elect Obama's views on reclaiming the American dream. I fear that they could actually destroy the American dream. However, I believe in America. I believe in supporting the President-elect of the USA, the greatest country in the world. God bless America, and may God bless our new President-elect.

I actually hope that at some point in time, I am posting another post-script with the realization that I was wrong in my original criticism and that we do have the American dream restored for all of us. See, in the midst of "audacity", I still can't give up on "hope"!

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