Renegade by Richard Wolffe (ISBN:0307463125)

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		Renegade: The Making of a President
	
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				Richard Wolffe			
		
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			0307463125		
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			Crown		

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							A reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I rarely read a non-fiction book straight through, but found I could not put this one down. We need to remember why this country elected Barack Obama in the first place and understand that he knew what an improbable task he was embarking on. As an impatient man, he needed to check himself time and time again. And perhaps as a nation we should do the same. Fantastic read. I was engrossed from...more
 I rarely read a non-fiction book straight through, but found I could not put this one down. We need to remember why this country elected Barack Obama in the first place and understand that he knew what an improbable task he was embarking on. As an impatient man, he needed to check himself time and time again. And perhaps as a nation we should do the same. Fantastic read. I was engrossed from the beginning and it helped to remind me why I truly do love my own country.   hide

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							A reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Extremely well done as an insight to the campaign and the president, but not much on details. Some surprises but mostly just a solid and quick read. Well written.

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							Greg
						
							few weeks ago						
This book is full of some excellent, behind the scenes moments during the 2008 election.  What is impressive is the people that helped President Obama get elected.  Their organization and practices were interesting.  Also, the fight with the Hilary Clinton folks is more interesting than anything.   If you like political intrigue, great read.

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							A reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Very good.  Fast read.  Because I lived the campaign via internet and activism, a lot was familiar and it was nice to have it summarized.  I LOVED the new bits that I didn't know before  Thanks!

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							A reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Six months after President Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, the following quote caught my attention as key to the approach he has shown thus far:

"I'm the captain of a ship.  I am not the builder of a ship.  So there are certain constraints, in terms of the ship's capabilities.  I can't transform an old steamer into a nuclear submarine.  I...more
 Six months after President Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, the following quote caught my attention as key to the approach he has shown thus far:

"I'm the captain of a ship.  I am not the builder of a ship.  So there are certain constraints, in terms of the ship's capabilities.  I can't transform an old steamer into a nuclear submarine.  I can't steer the thing faster than its capabilities.  And most importantly, I don't control the weather or the oceans.  On the other hand, given what the oceans are and what the weather is and what the constraints of the ship are, I can be a better or a worse captain.  And my job is to be the best captain I can be."   hide

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