We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama
In his speeches as president, Barack Obama had the power to move people from all over the world as few leaders before him. We Are the Change We Seek is a collection of twenty-seven of Obama's greatest speeches, covering the issues most important to our time: war, inequality, race relations, gun violence and human rights. With brief introductory remarks explaining the context for each speech, this is a book to inform, illuminate and inspire, providing invaluable insight into a groundbreaking and era-defining presidency.
Reviews (171)
Speaking like a grown-up American
The most articulate president in my lifetime. Time and again during his presidency, Obama demonstrated how to think about the greater issues that confronted us, by recalling the original goals, purposes, and principles of the country and of its people. Inspirational and uplifting, even when you disagree with what Obama is proposing.
Obama speeches without Barack Obama
One of the best things about listening to former President Barack Obama speak today is his voice. Unfortunately, it's not on this collection. The speeches are narrated by a very competent voice, but it's just not as invigorating. I haven't returned this yet, but I plan to. There is a collection of speeches by him that I did buy and it's much better to listen to. In addition, if you search you'll find several free speeches by him, though regrettably not the 2004 DNC speech that launched him toward the presidency. But you will find his debates with John McCain and his victory and inaugural speeches. Yes we can again! #DumpTrump2020
We are that change. Comprehend the title
Obama is very down to earth and relative to this time. If you missed his message you missed the meaning of the man. We are that change, we the people must be mature in the vision of America and understand our differences are our strengths. We Americans have grown so much, but we are still poor in mind. We are the change that we seek. We simply need to seek goodness in one another, it was a good read to reflect on how to be a better person.
This is the calm we need
Reading the eloquence, sensitivity, intelligence and poignancy of President Obama's speeches brought me calm and took me back, albeit briefly, to a time when the Presidency was a respectable branch of government.
Partial Review at this Time
Let me begin by saying that I appreciate E.J. Dionne's work in the WashPost, his interviews.and commentaries. Now, let me tell you that I have heard most of President Obama's speeches. They possess two essential elements that bring his message "home": the words and how he presents them to us.. As of this day, I must confess that I have only listened for a few minutes...and I did not hear President Obama's actual voice . That diminishes his speech for me. I will re-assess this review by the end of September. What I will do, is continue listening where I left off, and hope his delivery will take over....
Gift that was enjoyed
The only part he said with reading this book it made him feel like crying as all he had to do was read a few lines and missed this President so very much even before comparing with what is transpiring now .
A solid collection of Obama's speeches with an explanation of why they were chosen
This is not narrated by Obama which I initially thought was an issue but then realized that this way I could listen to the words and thoughts and not so much his voice. It's an interesting collection = some obvious ones but some chosen for a purpose, not necessarily the best -- enjoying the journey,.
Five Stars
love President Obama, watch many of his speeches
Five Stars
I bought this for a couple relatives and they loved them. It even has his most recent speech.
Great gift for yourself or like minded scholar
Bought for myself but gave it as a last minute, appreciated birthday gift. Now I need one for my library.
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