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He is brilliant	Customer Rating:
I am always interested in people's life story, especially that of famous people. He is the proud of black people. I am still reading this book, haven't finished it yet, but really enjoying it. I can learn a lot from it.

What a load of pish!!	Customer Rating:
As for change we need - well, yes, i guess war in Afghanistan is needed by arms dealers...

Honesty, clarity...in short a template for politicians to follow.

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One can only admire both the man and the book - mainly for its 100 per cent honesty and sheer breadth of subject matter. This, truly, is the 21st century approach to political memoir writing. The cross party/racial appeal of Obama is because he can transcend the barriers that we put upon ourselves - barriers that he himself hurdled throughout his political and social life. The gift that Obama has - and one that comes through in his writing - is his ability to connect with the reader, regardless of their ethnic background. This really is a very good read and should be required reading for any student of political history. If you liked this book - and value books that have a core of honesty at their heart - I recommend One Love Two Colours: The unlikely marriage of a Punk Rocker & his African Queen, by Margaret Oshindele-Smith - another book that shows how the individual can overcome prejuduce and intolerance.

Simple but elegantly written	Customer Rating:
Obama completely embraces the importance of effective communication as reflected on this book. I like the part where he realized how important is saying the right words and get the people's undivided attention to what he is saying.

Best Book I've read in 10 yrs.

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He describes his childhood to manhood in such a sensitive & interesting way. An honest & frank look at race issues that he had to consider due to his mixed race & ancestry. Until I'd read the book, I hadn't realised how deep he was. I Highly Recommend this book! Once I started it , I then looked forward to my next train journeys, to get the next instalment. And its now solved my Xmas gift ideas! I'm buying 10 x copies for friends & family. Great Writer!