Review: The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"June 26, 2017 –
80.0% "Special Thanks to blinkist, for providing me with a such wonderful book.
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The best has been taken out!"
June 26, 2017 –
70.0% "America should invest in alternative energy sources and higher fuel-efficiency standards to become energy-independent.
America’s 21st century foreign policy must focus on the current global battle of ideas and rely more on multilateral action."
June 26, 2017 –
70.0% "A vibrant free market needs governmental regulation to ensure the same opportunities for everyone.
To become more competitive, America must invest in education, science and technology."
June 26, 2017 –
50.0% "The problems of poor inner-city neighborhoods can be solved through education and equal opportunities.
Because the structure of the family-unit has changed, America needs better school programs and more support for parents"
June 26, 2017 –
50.0% "America needs a social security system and tax code which ensure risks and benefits are spread equally in society.
Faith plays a key role in America’s diverse society, helping Americans overcome some of their most pressing problems.
True equality can be reached through nondiscriminatory laws, scholarships and more emphasis on social justice.
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June 26, 2017 –
50.0% "The challenges of the globalized economy are mainly shouldered by ordinary workers.
How can increasing equality and social justice help solve these problems?"
June 26, 2017 –
50.0% "What is America’s status quo and what are its problems?

All Americans share a fundamental set of values reflecting the founding fathers’ intent.
America is currently suffering from a lack of empathy.
Politics are strongly influenced by money, interest groups and the media.
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June 26, 2017 – Started Reading"

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