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Barack Obama – med hans egna ord
Hela världen knyter stora förhoppningar till Barack Obama. Men vem är han egentligen? Vad vill han? Hur kommer resten av världen att påverkas av hans presidentskap?
"Barack Obama – med hans egna ord" introducerar i koncentrerad form USA:s 44:e president och hans politiska tänkande och värderingar. Citaten är ordnade alfabetiskt och ger en fyllig bild av allt från Afghanistan, USA:s oljeberoende, Irak och kriget mot terrorismen, men även mer privata tankar kring hans fru Michelle och deras döttrar.
Denna underhållande och kunskapsrika bok ger också en mycket bra bild av de personliga kvaliteter som har fyllt en hel värld med förväntan: Barack Obamas intelligens, optimism, vältalighet, förnuft, ödmjukhet och humor.
Boken innehåller också "Yes, we can", segertalet från Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, 4 november 2008 samt ett svenskt förord av kommunikationsexperten Paul Ronge.
"Barack Obama – med hans egna ord" introducerar i koncentrerad form USA:s 44:e president och hans politiska tänkande och värderingar. Citaten är ordnade alfabetiskt och ger en fyllig bild av allt från Afghanistan, USA:s oljeberoende, Irak och kriget mot terrorismen, men även mer privata tankar kring hans fru Michelle och deras döttrar.
Denna underhållande och kunskapsrika bok ger också en mycket bra bild av de personliga kvaliteter som har fyllt en hel värld med förväntan: Barack Obamas intelligens, optimism, vältalighet, förnuft, ödmjukhet och humor.
Boken innehåller också "Yes, we can", segertalet från Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, 4 november 2008 samt ett svenskt förord av kommunikationsexperten Paul Ronge.
158 pages, Hardcover
First published March 27, 2007
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Lisa Rogak
51 books136 followersMy new book Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS will be published on March 4, 2025.
Lisa Rogak is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books, which have been published in more than two dozen languages. Her books Barack Obama: In His Own Words, and Angry Optimist: The Life & Times of Jon Stewart, hit the New York Times bestseller lists. Haunted Heart: The Life & Times of Stephen King was nominated for both the Edgar and Anthony Awards.
Her books have been reviewed and otherwise mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and hundreds of other publications. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as the featured guest in a show about small towns to promote her book, Moving to the Country Once and For All.
She lives in New Hampshire and is currently at work on a memoir.
Lisa Rogak is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books, which have been published in more than two dozen languages. Her books Barack Obama: In His Own Words, and Angry Optimist: The Life & Times of Jon Stewart, hit the New York Times bestseller lists. Haunted Heart: The Life & Times of Stephen King was nominated for both the Edgar and Anthony Awards.
Her books have been reviewed and otherwise mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and hundreds of other publications. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as the featured guest in a show about small towns to promote her book, Moving to the Country Once and For All.
She lives in New Hampshire and is currently at work on a memoir.
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December 2, 2020
Inspiring, uplifting and literate, unlike his successor
June 21, 2008
I bought this book (in addition to his two books) in order to get to know this presidential candidate a bit better.
Although it does provide some insights, they are few and far between. The timing of the publication (mid 2007) leaves out some specific Obama policy positions which would have been nice to have for someone who's reading this. It's an understandable reality of publication, but nonetheless crippling in terms of usefulness.
Reading his speeches this week in light of his refusal of public funding was especially interesting since there is a quote in the book which states:
"The whole issue of money in politics is one that I'm constantly struggling with, because my preference would be that we've got public financing of campaigns and nobody has to raise money whatsoever."
--All Things Considered, October 19, 2006
Overall, its a well put together collection of quotes - I just wish there were more direct stances rather than circumventive oratory.
Although it does provide some insights, they are few and far between. The timing of the publication (mid 2007) leaves out some specific Obama policy positions which would have been nice to have for someone who's reading this. It's an understandable reality of publication, but nonetheless crippling in terms of usefulness.
Reading his speeches this week in light of his refusal of public funding was especially interesting since there is a quote in the book which states:
"The whole issue of money in politics is one that I'm constantly struggling with, because my preference would be that we've got public financing of campaigns and nobody has to raise money whatsoever."
--All Things Considered, October 19, 2006
Overall, its a well put together collection of quotes - I just wish there were more direct stances rather than circumventive oratory.
May 6, 2009
lovely to dip into from time to time.
April 6, 2024
"Barack Obama in His Own Words" offers readers a unique and intimate perspective on one of the most influential figures of the 21st century. Compiled from Barack Obama's speeches, interviews, and writings spanning his political career, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of his thoughts, beliefs, and vision for America.
What sets this book apart is its authenticity and candor. Through his own words, Obama reflects on his upbringing, his experiences as a community organizer, and his historic journey to the White House. Whether he's discussing race, democracy, or the challenges facing the nation, Obama's voice resonates with wisdom, empathy, and a deep commitment to social justice.
One of the book's strengths is its insight into Obama's leadership style and governing philosophy. He shares insights into his decision-making process, his approach to diplomacy, and his efforts to navigate the complexities of domestic and foreign policy. Moreover, Obama's eloquent prose and gift for storytelling make even the most complex issues accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
Beyond politics, "Barack Obama in His Own Words" also offers a glimpse into Obama's personal life and values. He speaks candidly about his family, his faith, and the importance of empathy and resilience in the face of adversity. Through his reflections on fatherhood, marriage, and the American Dream, Obama reveals himself not just as a statesman but as a husband, father, and citizen deeply invested in the future of his country.
In addition to its substantive content, the book is also a visual delight, with striking photographs capturing key moments from Obama's presidency. From historic speeches to candid moments with world leaders and ordinary citizens alike, these images bring Obama's words to life, providing context and depth to his narrative.
Overall, "Barack Obama in His Own Words" is a compelling and insightful portrait of a transformative leader and his vision for America. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Obama's presidency or simply someone interested in politics and leadership, this book offers valuable lessons and inspiration for the challenges of our time. It's a testament to the power of words and ideas to shape history and ignite change, reminding us of the enduring impact of Obama's legacy on the world stage.
What sets this book apart is its authenticity and candor. Through his own words, Obama reflects on his upbringing, his experiences as a community organizer, and his historic journey to the White House. Whether he's discussing race, democracy, or the challenges facing the nation, Obama's voice resonates with wisdom, empathy, and a deep commitment to social justice.
One of the book's strengths is its insight into Obama's leadership style and governing philosophy. He shares insights into his decision-making process, his approach to diplomacy, and his efforts to navigate the complexities of domestic and foreign policy. Moreover, Obama's eloquent prose and gift for storytelling make even the most complex issues accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
Beyond politics, "Barack Obama in His Own Words" also offers a glimpse into Obama's personal life and values. He speaks candidly about his family, his faith, and the importance of empathy and resilience in the face of adversity. Through his reflections on fatherhood, marriage, and the American Dream, Obama reveals himself not just as a statesman but as a husband, father, and citizen deeply invested in the future of his country.
In addition to its substantive content, the book is also a visual delight, with striking photographs capturing key moments from Obama's presidency. From historic speeches to candid moments with world leaders and ordinary citizens alike, these images bring Obama's words to life, providing context and depth to his narrative.
Overall, "Barack Obama in His Own Words" is a compelling and insightful portrait of a transformative leader and his vision for America. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Obama's presidency or simply someone interested in politics and leadership, this book offers valuable lessons and inspiration for the challenges of our time. It's a testament to the power of words and ideas to shape history and ignite change, reminding us of the enduring impact of Obama's legacy on the world stage.
April 15, 2025
buku yang sangat bagus untuk motifasi ada beberapa kesimpulan yang bisa kita terapkan
Kekuatan Kata-kata dan Visi: Obama sangat percaya pada kekuatan kata-kata untuk menginspirasi dan mempersatukan. Buku ini menunjukkan bagaimana retorikanya bukan hanya indah, tapi juga bermakna dan berakar pada nilai-nilai kemanusiaan.
Pentingnya Harapan dan Perubahan: Salah satu tema sentral dalam kutipan-kutipannya adalah hope and change (harapan dan perubahan). Obama menekankan bahwa perubahan besar datang dari partisipasi aktif masyarakat dan harapan yang dijaga bersama
Pendidikan dan Kesetaraan: Obama melihat pendidikan sebagai fondasi masa depan dan menyoroti pentingnya akses yang setara untuk semua golongan masyarakat
Kepemimpinan yang Inklusif: Obama mempromosikan kepemimpinan yang mendengar dan melibatkan semua pihak, bukan hanya mengatur dari atas.
Ras dan Identitas: Sebagai Presiden kulit hitam pertama AS, Obama banyak berbicara tentang identitas, diskriminasi, dan pentingnya membangun jembatan antar komunitas
Kekuatan Kata-kata dan Visi: Obama sangat percaya pada kekuatan kata-kata untuk menginspirasi dan mempersatukan. Buku ini menunjukkan bagaimana retorikanya bukan hanya indah, tapi juga bermakna dan berakar pada nilai-nilai kemanusiaan.
Pentingnya Harapan dan Perubahan: Salah satu tema sentral dalam kutipan-kutipannya adalah hope and change (harapan dan perubahan). Obama menekankan bahwa perubahan besar datang dari partisipasi aktif masyarakat dan harapan yang dijaga bersama
Pendidikan dan Kesetaraan: Obama melihat pendidikan sebagai fondasi masa depan dan menyoroti pentingnya akses yang setara untuk semua golongan masyarakat
Kepemimpinan yang Inklusif: Obama mempromosikan kepemimpinan yang mendengar dan melibatkan semua pihak, bukan hanya mengatur dari atas.
Ras dan Identitas: Sebagai Presiden kulit hitam pertama AS, Obama banyak berbicara tentang identitas, diskriminasi, dan pentingnya membangun jembatan antar komunitas
June 17, 2022
A collection of some of the greatest quotes by Barack Obama. You get an insight into who the man was without reading all the books he has authored like 'THE AUDACITY OF HOPE " and " DREAMS FROM MY FATHER"
Some of the notable quotes
"Even though I hadn't written a book before, I had a sense of what it felt like to write something that rang true. When you start writing you are able to discern where you're being false, where you're using clichés, where you're manufacturing emotion that's not really there. or where you're shying away from something that isn't necessarily flattering."
"[The president] could take the politics out of Iraq once and for all if he would simply go on television and say to the American people, "Yes, we made mistakes." Imagine if he did that, how it would transform from the politics of our country."
A good read, it doesn't feel laborious. It's like reading tweets
Some of the notable quotes
"Even though I hadn't written a book before, I had a sense of what it felt like to write something that rang true. When you start writing you are able to discern where you're being false, where you're using clichés, where you're manufacturing emotion that's not really there. or where you're shying away from something that isn't necessarily flattering."
"[The president] could take the politics out of Iraq once and for all if he would simply go on television and say to the American people, "Yes, we made mistakes." Imagine if he did that, how it would transform from the politics of our country."
A good read, it doesn't feel laborious. It's like reading tweets
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January 2, 2023
Obama mengatakan pada buku ini "Tidak ada persoalan yang sederhana, karena semua persoalan tidak boleh di remehkan". Kunci dari keberhasilan adalah taat kepada tuhan, karena Agama adalah sumber harapan.
Dimanapun kita dilahirkan atau sekaya apapun orang tua kita, seperti apapun rupamu atau apapun keyakinan mu, kamu tetap bisa menjadi seperti apa pun yang kamu inginkan; masih bisa terus maju meraih hal hal besar; masih terus bisa mengejar kebahagiaan yang kamu dambakan. Menjadi seorang pemimpin bukan hanya modal berkeyakinan ingin menjadi pemimpin, namun kita juga harus membaca apa yang diinginkan dari orang/tempat yang ingin kita pimpin.
Dimanapun kita dilahirkan atau sekaya apapun orang tua kita, seperti apapun rupamu atau apapun keyakinan mu, kamu tetap bisa menjadi seperti apa pun yang kamu inginkan; masih bisa terus maju meraih hal hal besar; masih terus bisa mengejar kebahagiaan yang kamu dambakan. Menjadi seorang pemimpin bukan hanya modal berkeyakinan ingin menjadi pemimpin, namun kita juga harus membaca apa yang diinginkan dari orang/tempat yang ingin kita pimpin.
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March 19, 2023
Buku ini berisi tentang pendapat dari Barack Obama, kisah dan perjuangannya dalam menjadi Presiden kulit hitam pertama di Amerika Serikat.
Kisahnya menginspirasi dalam membahas isu dalam AS sendiri dan persoalan luar negeri.
Salah satu kalimat yang menginspirasi dalam buku:
Bahwa di mana pun kamu dilahirkan atau sekaya apa pun orang tuanmu, seperti apa pun rupamu atau apa pun keyakinanmu, kamu tetap bisa menjadi seperti apa pun yang kamu inginkan; masih bisa terus maju untuk meraih hal-hal besar; masih terus bisa mengejar kebahagiaan yang kamu dambakan.
Kisahnya menginspirasi dalam membahas isu dalam AS sendiri dan persoalan luar negeri.
Salah satu kalimat yang menginspirasi dalam buku:
Bahwa di mana pun kamu dilahirkan atau sekaya apa pun orang tuanmu, seperti apa pun rupamu atau apa pun keyakinanmu, kamu tetap bisa menjadi seperti apa pun yang kamu inginkan; masih bisa terus maju untuk meraih hal-hal besar; masih terus bisa mengejar kebahagiaan yang kamu dambakan.
November 19, 2023
Buku ini menuliskan pikiran dan ucapan Barack Obama atas sikapnya tentang berbagai persoalan dan menunjukkan visi terbaiknya. Buku ini juga memperlihatkan kepribadian Barack Obama yang rendah hati, berkarisma, memberikan pandangan dan pendapat, menyodorkan solusi dan berani menolak dan berpendirian teguh. Buku ini mengenalkan kita bagaimana pandangan beliau terhadap tokoh-tokoh international seperti Abraham Lincoln dan Saddam Husein. Buku ini secara tidak langsung juga menggambarkan bagaimana keadaan politik AS baik positif maupun hal negatifnya.
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June 22, 2023
isi buku ini berupa kutipan dari ucapan ataupun pidato Omaba mengenai beberapa hal, tidak ada penjelasan detail dari pandangan yang di cetuskan oleh Obama dalam buku ini.
kutipan pandangan Obama dalam buku ini antara lain kebijakan lunar negeri, kebijakan dalam negeri, kongres, karir politik Obama, ras, persmaan hak, demokrasi, partai politik dan lainnya
Jika kalian ingin atau apa saja pandangan dari dari Obama tentang suatu hal, bisa baca buku ini
kutipan pandangan Obama dalam buku ini antara lain kebijakan lunar negeri, kebijakan dalam negeri, kongres, karir politik Obama, ras, persmaan hak, demokrasi, partai politik dan lainnya
Jika kalian ingin atau apa saja pandangan dari dari Obama tentang suatu hal, bisa baca buku ini
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August 25, 2024
Buku ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang bagaimana Obama melihat dunia dan bagaimana ia menerjemahkan visinya menjadi tindakan konkret selama masa kepresidenannya. Dalam buku banyak berbicara tentang kebijakan-kebijakan penting yang Obama terapkan, seperti reformasi Kesehatan, kebijakan luar negeri, dan upaya mengatasi perubahan iklim. Serta pidato-pidatonya menunjukkan komitmennya terhadap perubahan positif dan reformasi sosial.
January 23, 2025
This book contains Barack Obama's thoughts and words regarding his stance on various issues and displays his best vision. Obama is also a politician involved in many humanitarian issues. He gives views, expresses opinions, proposes alternatives, offers solutions; but also bravely rejecting, criticizing, and being brave in holding a firm opinion. This book describes references to Obama's thoughts, as well as encapsulating Obama's personality.
January 14, 2019
"Barack Obama: in his own words. The candidate speaks on everything from abortion to the Middle East." This book has been on my to-be-read shelf for ages. A collection of his quotes from appearances, speeches, articles and his own website and writings. Would be interesting to read an update all these years later. And look how young on the cover photo!
December 21, 2023
Kutipan Obama yang paling mengesankan yaitu perihal agama dan politik ," Saya kira tidaklah bijak jika tokoh masyarakat mengenakan bungkus agama sebagai alat untuk melindungi diri dari kritik atau untuk berdialog dengan orang yang tak sepakat dengan mereka". Pemahaman tersebut kerap kali tidak hanya pada aspek politik tapi semua aspek kehidupan dalam upaya mencover diri.
June 22, 2025
Buku ini menyajikan intisari pemikiran Obama tentang beragam isu. Dari politik domestik Amerika Serikat, seperti reformasi kesehatan dan isu-isu sosial, hingga kebijakan luar negeri yang kompleks, termasuk pandangannya tentang perang di Irak, hubungan dengan dunia Islam, hingga tantangan terorisme global.
October 22, 2021
"Barack Obama: in his own words. The candidate speaks on everything from abortion to the Middle East."
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April 23, 2023
Buku ini berisi tentang ucapan dan pikiran Barrack Obama tentang segala hal. Dikutip dari pidatonya dalam berbagai kesempatan dan acara penting. Sebagai seorang Presiden negara adidaya, tentunya perkataan dan pemikiran yang diutarakan Barack Obama bisa berpengaruh pada dunia.
August 15, 2023
Buku ini menceritakan pikiran dan ucapan seorang obama dalam berbagai persoaalan, kekurangan dari buku ini hanyalah menceritakan tentang isi/ucapan dari obama tanpa menjelaskan alasan dan dampak dari ucapannya tersebut
March 22, 2024
Menurut saya buku ini cukup menarik karena di dalam nya terdapat banyak kutipan ucapan dan pemikiran seorang Obama dari berbagai sumber, sungguh pemikiran beliau sebagai seorang senator dan presiden negara adidaya dapat menginspirasi saya tentang pendapat saya mengenai beberapa hal
January 9, 2025
Personally, I think this book does not really give a picture of what Barack Obama should be like. The book only gives short quotes related to Barack Obama during his life. However, this does not describe Barack Obama in detail so there is almost no message that can be taken from this book.
October 13, 2018
A little disappointed. There was nothing new about him or his career that eventually led to his presidency. These are quotes, soundbites I had already heard on the news. Meh
August 17, 2019
Entretenido
November 8, 2020
HELLO OBAMA MY FRIST PRESIDENT THANKS FOR MAKEING THAT CHANGE. IAM HONOR FOR OUR NEW PRESIDENT. BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY FRIST ONLY PRESIDENT WITH RESPECT. GOD BLESS LOVE YOU .
January 30, 2021
Wonderful truth telling book about a wonderful loving man.
February 14, 2021
An excellent insight to one of the world's greatest people.
April 1, 2021
An easy read and sell to his fans. One to add to the collection.
September 2, 2021
A great statesman.
October 14, 2021
Gave a good insight into the political workings of the US presidential campaign and election. Was disappointed in the way Obama downplayed the severity of some of the decision making.
November 6, 2022
Very engaging book if in fact you have an interest in former President Barack Obama.
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