Audiobooks narrated by Barack Obama

"Brought to you by Penguin. THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLER A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency-a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective-the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of 'hope and change,' and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day. WINNER OF BEST NARRATION BY THE AUTHOR - AUDIE AWARDS 2022 'What is unexpected in A Promised Land is the former president's candour' David Olusoga, Observer 'Gorgeously written, humorous, compelling, life affirming' Justin Webb, Mail on Sunday © 2020 Barack Obama (P) 2020 Penguin Audio"

Barack Obama (Author), Barack Obama (Narrator)

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Barack Obama: The 60 Minutes Interviews: Introduced with new commentary by Steve Kroft

"An audio-only collection published in partnership with CBS News's 60 Minutes. Barack Obama: The 60 Minutes Interviews offers an unprecedented glimpse into the Obama presidency, through a series of extended interviews presented with new commentary by award-winning 60 Minutes veteran Steve Kroft. Kroft conducted more one-on-one television interviews with Barack Obama than any other journalist, from a January 2007 conversation on the eve of his unlikely candidacy to the 44th president's final White House interview a decade later. Collected here on audio, in chronological order, these conversations reveal Obama's evolution from idealistic young senator to galvanizing candidate to two-term president. They also capture the development of the remarkable, decade-long dynamic between journalist and subject that created the atmosphere in which the first draft of history could be spoken aloud as it was unfolding. In new material written and recorded for this program, Kroft places each of the seventeen segments in historical context, bringing listeners on a one-of-a-kind journey through the Obama presidency. To listen to these conversations is to relive the turning points of a tumultuous ten years. You'll hear revelatory conversations in which Obama and Kroft are joined by then VP candidate Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. And you'll sense the growing power of political forces that continue to shape our discourse today. More than anything, these conversations return listeners to the company of the man who so memorably moved, challenged, and inspired the nation. At a moment when questions of leadership are in the forefront of our national conversation, his voice is truly one for our time."

Steve Kroft (Author), Barack Obama, Steve Kroft (Narrator)

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This Is Your Moment: Inspirational Commencement Speeches

"After years of courses, research papers, lectures, midterms, and finals, it's time for students to graduate. One of the last rites of passage for students before pursuing their careers is the graduation ceremony. But before receiving their diplomas, students have one last opportunity to bask in the wisdom and experience conveyed by those who deliver the commencement address. This compilation of commencement speeches features a variety of successful individuals including two presidents, two first ladies, and other accomplished public figures. Their stirring words fuel excitement and generate optimism for the future. With remarks that range from funny to sentimental—and imbued with important social and cultural commentary-these timeless speeches will motivate listeners to move forward with zest as they enter the real world. Speeches include: --President Barack Obama at Notre Dame University (May 17, 2009) --Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at New York University (May 13, 2009) --British Prime Minister Tony Blair at Yale University (May 25, 2008) --National Endowment of the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia at Stanford University (June 17, 2007) --Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the United States Military Academy at West Point (May 23, 2009) --Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at Regent University (May 5, 2007) --Senator John F. Kerry at Dartmouth College (May 27, 2007) --First Lady Barbara Bush at Wellesley College (June 1, 1990) --President John F. Kennedy at American University (June 10, 1963) --Secretary of State George C. Marshall at Harvard University (June 5, 1947)"

Barack Obama (Author), Barack Obama (Narrator)

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The Greatest Presidential Speeches of Our Time: Updated with Barack Obama's Victory Speech

"This is a compilation of presidential speeches that spans 75 years, from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first inaugural speech in 1933 to Barack Obama's victory speech in 2008. All presidents from this period are featured here, including Harry S. Truman ('Inaugural Address'), Dwight Eisenhower ('Republican Convention Address'), John F. Kennedy ('Inaugural Address'), Lyndon Johnson ('Signing of the Civil Rights Act'), Richard Nixon ('Resignation Address'), Gerald Ford ('Swearing-in Speech'), Jimmy Carter ('Energy Crisis Speech'), Ronald Ragan ('1st Inaugural Address'; 'Berlin Wall Speech'), George H. W. Bush ('Address on the Invasion of Iraq'), Bill Clinton ('2nd Inaugural Address'; '50th Anniversary of D-Day'), and George W. Bush ('9/11 Address to the Nation')."

Barack Obama (Author), Barack Obama (Narrator)

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[German] - Barack Obama: Ein Gespräch mit Originalzitaten

"Barack Obama hat als erster Afroamerikaner beste Chancen auf den Einzug ins Weiße Haus. Doch was steckt hinter diesem Mann mit dem Charisma eines Martin Luther King? Christian Blees zeichnet im Gespräch mit dem Obama-Experten Christoph von Marschall das Bild des Sohnes kenianisch-amerikanischer Eltern, der nach seinem Harvard-Abschluß Sozialarbeiter wurde und heute als Hoffnung eines ganzen Landes gilt: Hier kommt das topaktuelle Hörbuch-Feature mit zahlreichen Fakten und Originaltönen aus dem US-Vorwahlkampf."

Christian Blees, Christoph Von Marschall (Author), Barack Obama, Bodo Wolff, Christian Blees, Christoph Von Marschall (Narrator)

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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

"In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics–a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the “endless clash of armies” we see in Congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of “our improbable experiment in democracy.” He also writes, with surprising intimacy and self-deprecating humor, about settling in as a senator, seeking to balance the demands of public service and family life, and his own deepening religious commitment. At the heart of this audiobook is Senator Obama’s vision of how we can move beyond our divisions to tackle concrete problems. Underlying his stories about family, friends, members of the Senate, and even the president is a vigorous search for connection: the foundation for a radically hopeful political consensus. A senator and a lawyer, a professor and a father, a Christian and a skeptic, and above all a student of history and human nature, Senator Obama has written a book of transforming power."

Barack Obama (Author), Barack Obama (Narrator)

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The Greatest Speeches of All Time: Includes President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

"'This baker's dozen of speeches capture historic moments and feature some of the most compelling orators of all time—from Socrates, Queen Elizabeth, Patrick Henry, and Abraham Lincoln to such twentieth century icons as Susan B. Anthony, Winston Churchill, and Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition to the recreation of speeches, this collection includes original recordings by four American presidents— Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and most recently, Barack Obama. Included in this collection are: 'Apology' by Socrates (read by Christopher Cazenove) 'The Golden Speech' by Queen Elizabeth I (read by Stephanie Beacham) 'Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death' by Patrick Henry (read by David Birney) 'Gettysburg Address' by Abraham Lincoln (read by Burt Reynolds) 'Women's Right to Suffrage' by Susan B. Anthony (read by Loretta Swit) 'A Jewish State' by David Ben-Gurion (read by Theodore Bikel) 'Cross of Gold' by William Jennings Bryan (original recording) 'Inaugural Address – 1933' by Franklin D. Roosevelt (original recording) 'Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat' by Winston Churchill (original recording) 'Inaugural Address' by John F. Kennedy (original recording) 'I Have a Dream' by Martin Luther King, Jr. (original recording) 'The Berlin Wall' by Ronald Reagan (original recording) 'Inaugural Address – 2009' by Barack Obama (original recording) '"

Barack Obama (Author), Barack Obama, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Cazenove, David Birney, Loretta Swit, Stephanie Beacham, Theodore Bikel (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Barack Obama