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  • We Are the Change We Seek

  • The Speeches of Barack Obama
  • By: E. J. Dionne, Joy Reid
  • Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (63 ratings)

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We Are the Change We Seek

By: E. J. Dionne, Joy Reid
Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
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We Are the Change We Seek is a collection of Barack Obama's 26 greatest addresses: beginning with his 2002 speech opposing the Iraq War and closing with his final speech before the United Nations in September 2016. As president, Obama's words had the power to move the country, and often the world, as few presidents before him. Whether acting as Commander in Chief or Consoler in Chief, Obama adopted a unique rhetorical style that could simultaneously speak to the national mood and change the course of public events. Obama's eloquence, both written and spoken, propelled him to national prominence and ultimately made it possible for the son of a Kenyan man and a white woman from Kansas to become the first black president of the United States.

These speeches span Obama's career - from his time in state government through to the end of his tenure as president - and the issues most important to our time: war, inequality, race relations, gun violence and human rights. The book opens with an essay placing Obama's oratorical contributions within the flow of American history by E. J. Dionne Jr., columnist and author of Why the Right Went Wrong, and Joy Reid, the host of AM Joy on MSNBC and author of Fracture.

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A must read

In light of our current admin, all Americans should read this book. We made a lot of progress under Obama. We'll lose some under the current president, but we will prevail. This was such a powerful read!

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Great book

I loved the book and the insight it gave me into Obama’s reign. His message on integration, togetherness, climate change, respect for religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial minorities and identities, the fact that diversity is strength. What i missed was the fact that the speeches of course were not in Obama’s voice. I understand i could not be so, but it just missed it. There is a thing when you listen to him pronounce them personally. Otherwise i greatly enjoyed the book. Thanks.

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SUPERB!!!

President Barack Obama is one of the greatest orator of our time! His love for the human race and his passion for justice is evident in each of these compiled speeches. I will definitely be listening to them again and again!

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Great selection.

I wish I could slot various speeches into the Playlist of many members of the US Congress who described Obama in various terms without ever knowing him.

The selected speeches provide great insights into Barack Obama the man, politician and global citizen. These speeches reflect careful introspection of a self-aware individual who believes in a better America and better world where freedom and opportunities reign.

The book would have been perfect if it was delivered in Obama's own voice. But I am grateful that I have a steady reference to keep me challenge and motivated with hope.

Thank you Joy & EJ

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We Are the Change We Seek

If only 80% of these ideologies could be adopted the world would better than it's now!
If only the speeches were the originals!

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Great information

Struggled to finish. Thought that Obama would be doing the narrative. Looking for another book.

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This is narrated, not the actual speeches by obama

This is narrated, not the actual speeches. disappointing. The narrator is not bad, but the reason the speeches work is based on delivery.

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Your book

I never had the chance to listen to your book Sir, I'm sorry. I have been rather clothe last several months, and have not been able to listen to your book. If you could consider giving me a credit or refund I would greatly appreciated it. Thank you so much & GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU ALWAYS.

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