Dreams from my father v. Audacity of Hope: Which one did you prefer?

redstate_democrat

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:33 PM
Original message

Dreams from my father v. Audacity of Hope: Which one did you prefer?

And of course this is directed to people who've read both books (if it wasn't obvious from the question). I know the books aren't the same "type" of book, but from the standpoint of what you've learned about PE Obama from his own writings, which one is better in your opinion and why.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

FrenchieCat

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:36 PM
Response to Original message

1. Dreams of my father read more like a novel.....

and dealt with his childhood.

He even gets into a couple of his relationships with women he had before meeting Michelle.

In other words, it was more revealing of Obama the person....so I preferred it.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

redstate_democrat

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:41 PM
Response to Reply #1

3. Yeah, Dreams was beautifully written. But Audacity was pure Obama too.

I don't know, of course Michelle is more prominent in Audacity, as a more established constant in his life when he reflects on his personal life. In Dreams, it was like she was his beginning. Yeah, I wonder who the rich girl who had the voice like a chime was? Dreams is deeper, in my opinion. It is not only beautifully written, it is so honest.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

davidpdx

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:37 PM
Response to Original message

2. Glad you asked this

I'm reading Dreams From My Father right now and it is taking me a LONG time to get through it. I guess the other one took awhile as well, but it seemed to be more general, where DFMF seems to really hit specific history in his family.

So far, I lean toward the AOH, but I couldn't say for sure until I finish the other one.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

redstate_democrat

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:51 PM
Response to Reply #2

4. How long have you been reading Dreams?

I admit, I bought it, read a bit, sat it down and didn't come back to it for awhile, and then read a bit more on and off.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

davidpdx

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 04:04 AM
Response to Reply #4

10. My wife bought it for me about a month ago

and I'm about half way through it. I'm essentially doing the same thing. The goal is to have it done before Obama is sworn in.

Late Jan and Feb I'm off for vacation, so I'll have quite a bit of time to read. Six whole weeks of vacation.

I'm thinking a beach in The Philippians ought to work well into that plan.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Clio the Leo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Nov-30-08 11:57 PM
Response to Original message

5. This is like choosing between chocolate and peanut butter...

... how can you seperate the two? :)

If you had asked me this months ago I would have said "Dreams" but I find myself consulting "Audacity" more and more as he begins his administration.

Yeah.... I cant decide.

I know one thing, the ONLY thing I have to look forward re: the eventual end of his two terms as President will be the next book. I cant wait to see how the story continues. :)

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

mitchum

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 12:47 AM
Response to Original message

6. "Dreams From My Father" is a meditation on autobiography...

"Audacity of Hope" is a meditation on policy
the former is better literature

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Tumbulu

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 01:19 AM
Response to Original message

7. First of all, I am thrilled to have a president who can write a book

and then such good books as well.

What could W write? How to pick your nose 32 different ways with just photos?

Anyway, I loved Dreams and appreciated Audacity.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

rufus dog

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 01:48 AM
Response to Original message

8. I read Audacity of Hope first

Edited on Mon Dec-01-08 01:48 AM by rufus dog

and preferred it, to me it was a vision for all of us.

Dreams was a vision into what made and shaped Obama. Interesting to understand his perspective.

I read Hope in one day, Dreams took me a few to read. To me there is no comparison. Although Dreams illustrated his failures and shortcomings, which was very refreshing in an autobiography, and provided me with an understanding of the man, Audacity of Hope provides a guide to what is possible from all of us.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Colobo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 01:49 AM
Response to Original message

9. I liked Dreams better... more personal.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

ailsagirl

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 11:17 AM
Response to Reply #9

14. Same goes for me

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

BklynChick

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 04:39 AM
Response to Original message

11. they're totally different kinds of books... I preferred Dreams from my Father

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Citizen_Penn

(359 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 10:01 AM
Response to Original message

12. Preferred the first book, Dreams

a better read - more relatable. And, I feel, offered more insight into the character and background of 44.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

electron_blue

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 10:14 AM
Response to Original message

13. The first one was much more readable to me, with occasional forays into poetry.

The second one seemed less genuine, although still important to understanding who he was.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

ramapo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-01-08 11:36 AM
Response to Original message

15. Audacity

I have to go back and finish Dreams. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've completed his first.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri May 03rd 2024, 12:39 PM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.