tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post4258706450594025904..comments2024-03-29T12:58:31.600+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: Read in 2021 - 10: A Promised LandLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-22410128732272668662021-09-30T17:33:58.187+02:002021-09-30T17:33:58.187+02:00It is well worth reading - and much shorter than A...It is well worth reading - and much shorter than A Promised Land!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-30822627490860395712021-09-30T16:04:59.331+02:002021-09-30T16:04:59.331+02:00I admire the Obamas too. I bought "The Audaci...I admire the Obamas too. I bought "The Audacity of Hope" but am ashamed to say that I still have not read it.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-17354581296720101532021-09-05T09:08:55.840+02:002021-09-05T09:08:55.840+02:00I am not keen on political books per se, but this ...I am not keen on political books per se, but this one is so much more. You'd probably enjoy Michelle Obama's "Becoming"; maybe an idea for a Christmas present?Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-15304832861052929542021-09-05T09:07:44.258+02:002021-09-05T09:07:44.258+02:00We're on the same wavelength there, Ellen.We're on the same wavelength there, Ellen.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-79318962251630103052021-09-05T09:07:21.220+02:002021-09-05T09:07:21.220+02:00I remember you telling us on your blog about liste...I remember you telling us on your blog about listening to the audio book. One of the short interview clips on the obamabook.com website has him talking about what it was like to record his own writing.<br />Yes, Michelle's book is a true autobiography, while Barack's is very definitely a political book.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-63696556423971035082021-09-05T09:05:40.501+02:002021-09-05T09:05:40.501+02:00From what I can tell, he really wanted the best fo...From what I can tell, he really wanted the best for his country and, ultimately, for the world. And while he could not make as big of a difference as he wanted to, he certainly did leave a heritage that can be revived and has not been completely forgotten by many people.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-50239633653029088242021-09-05T09:03:54.337+02:002021-09-05T09:03:54.337+02:00He brought about many positive changes. Sadly, som...He brought about many positive changes. Sadly, some were made undone as soon as his successor was in office.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-4155181517951892072021-09-04T21:24:40.950+02:002021-09-04T21:24:40.950+02:00I have always admired the Obamas but I have not re...I have always admired the Obamas but I have not read any of their books. I usually don't like political books however your description of this one sounds like I might enjoy it. Thanks for the review Meike!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-78599900008148904232021-09-04T18:40:49.585+02:002021-09-04T18:40:49.585+02:00I like Barack and Michelle Obama. I have read thei...I like Barack and Michelle Obama. I have read their books and enjoy hearing what they have to say.Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-43672431469829329592021-09-04T17:33:09.360+02:002021-09-04T17:33:09.360+02:00This reminds me that I have this book as audio boo...This reminds me that I have this book as audio book but never quite finished it. I must remedy that! (Checking, I see that I have only 6 hours left out of 29. Some other book probably made me forget...) I found it hard to concentrate on at times. (I only have it as audio, no text.) Reading your review now, I'm thinking part of the reason was probably a lot of details and people of American politics self-evident to the author but much less familiar to me ;) I found Michelles book easier.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-36874199227170264572021-09-04T12:42:59.039+02:002021-09-04T12:42:59.039+02:00He had good intentions as President and brought a ...He had good intentions as President and brought a lot of hope, although many of his ideas were later reversed or blocked. But I think after recently wading through Dreams From My Father I'm not keen to read any more of his books, at least for now. Tasker Dunhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634612033217902946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-30002244689036508982021-09-04T11:25:16.480+02:002021-09-04T11:25:16.480+02:00I always felt he was a man with principles and spe...I always felt he was a man with principles and spelt hope for the US. Hasn't been the same since sadly.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com