Barack Obama Audio Books

The Essential Barack Obama
Author/Reader: Barack Obama, Barack Obama

The President shares his life, his dreams, his philosophy, and his politics. Includes the Grammy-winning titles The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father. One of AudioFile Magazine's top eight biography audiobooks for 2008. "His delivery is exceptionally polished, and a strong sense of his character comes through."—AudioFile
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Abridged, 11 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, E9R594, 9780739375945, $44.95
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Obama
From Promise to Power
Author: David Mendell, Reader: Dion Graham

The journalist who has covered Barack Obama's career since his successful run for the U.S. Senate presents an intimate portrait of the President and his life. Hear about the political tactics he has used to get where he is. "Timely biography... [Graham] reads with a measured, expressive intonation, sounding personally neutral and yet warm at the same time."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 11 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, E9H214, 9780061452147, $44.95
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The Faith of Barack Obama
Author/Reader: Stephen Mansfield, Stephen Mansfield

Enter the heart, mind, and soul of President Barack Obama as a man of faith. With the threats to our national security – the economy, climate change, war – it has never been more important to have the right leader for America. A man's faith is the most important thing about him, and without understanding it, it is impossible to understand who he is and how he will lead. "Mansfield succeeds in adding thoughtful theological and political context to events and experiences."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 4 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, L4X496, 9781598594966, $22.99
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The Audacity of Hope
Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
Author/Reader: Barack Obama, Barack Obama

The President illuminates the greatness of America's original ideals, invoking the hopes that have made this country work. He speaks to Americans of all stripes who long for politics to return to acknowledging the nobility and complexity of our lives. A Grammy Award winner and winner of a 2006 Listen Up Award from Publishers Weekly. "Obama reads his own words with the conviction and strength listeners would expect... a great public speaker."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 5 CDs, Politics, E5R741, 9780739366417, $19.99
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La Audacia de la Esperanza
The Audacity of Hope
Author: Barack Obama, Reader: Erwin Dorado

The President illuminates the greatness of America's original ideals, invoking the hopes that have made this country work. He speaks to Americans of all stripes who long for politics to return to acknowledging the nobility and complexity of our lives. A Grammy Award winner and winner of a 2006 Listen Up Award from Publishers Weekly. "Very satisfying... [Dorado] does a fine job giving voice to Mr. Obama's reflections."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Spanish, Nonfiction, E6X981, 9781933499819, Now $24.95 $19.95
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Change We Can Believe In
Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise
Author: Obama for America, with a foreword by Barack Obama, Reader: Andre Blake

From restoring American values to reviving our economy, the President explains how he plans to turn the page on the failed ideology and stale thinking of the past and offer new leadership for a changing world. This audiobook also includes seven of the most important speeches he delivered during his campaign for the nation's highest office, from his announcement for president in 2007 to his Berlin Speech in July, 2008.

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Politics, E5R322, 9780739383223, $19.95
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Dreams from My Father
A Story of Race and Inheritance
Author/Reader: Barack Obama, Barack Obama

2005 Grammy Award winner! A compelling memoir by the first African-American President. This son of a black African father and a white American mother tells of his search, triggered by his commanding father's death, for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. Includes his celebrated keynote address from the 2004 Democratic Convention. "Poignant, probing memoir... a resonant book."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 6 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, E6R100, 9780739321003, $25.95
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Renegade
The Making of a President
Author/Reader: Richard Wolffe, Richard Wolffe

The Secret Service's code name for Barack Obama is "Renegade." A veteran political reporter with exclusive access portrays the historic candidate, his inscrutable character, and campaign in fascinating detail. This audiobook digs deep intoPresident Obama's life before the Senate, his evolution as a leader, and his instincts and psychology.

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, E8R526, 9780739385265, $30.00
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A Bound Man
Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win
Author: Shelby Steele, Reader: Richard Allen

An illuminating examination of the complex racial issues that confronted President Barack Obama in his race for the White House – a quest that was one of those galvanizing occasions that forced a national dialogue on the current state of race relations in America.

Unabridged, 3 CDs, Politics, E3M603, 9781400106035, $19.99
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The Defining Moment
FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope
Author: Jonathan Alter, Reader: Grover Gardner

When Franklin Roosevelt took office in 1933, the country was reeling from the quagmire of the Great Depression. But in his first 100 days in office, FDR made sweeping changes that influenced decades of American life, redefining the countryand the American presidency. Listen to the book Barack Obama has cited as a guiding force in his plan for his first 100 days in office. "Sprightly writing, a choice of lively details, and Grover Gardner's gifts for pacing and emphasis."—AudioFile
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Unabridged, 10 CDs, History, Political, E95553, 9781572705531, $19.95
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