Review - The Obama Revolution by Alan Kennedy-Shaffer

The Obama Revolution
by: Alan Kennedy-Shaffer

Paperback: 266 pages
Publisher: Phoenix Books (March 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1597776386
ISBN-13: 978-1597776387
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches

The Obama Revolution is an insightful and wonderful look into not only President Obama and what he stands for (i.e. policies, beliefs, etc) but also the inner workings of a political campaign. This is a book of commitment, strong beliefs and the desire to better America.

The Obama Revolution starts out with many quotes from President Obama on election night, even including the wonderful story of Ann Nixon Cooper, the 106-year old woman who has seen much in her life, good and bad. The touching story of how she was able to take part in electing an African American for President and bringing about change in America, is one that will be talked about for years to come.

In this book, Mr. Kennedy-Shaffer does a marvelous job bringing the reader along for the ride along the campaign trail. He tells of the many people that President Obama touched along the way and how he was/is able to really and truly connect with the people. The Obama Revolution is not only a political story, but an interesting and engrossing one that the reader is sure to enjoy, as they gain new insight into the area of the political workings. Mr. Kennedy-Shaffer's passion shows through in his writing, which in turn engages the reader to an even fuller extent.

I recommend The Obama Revolution to anyone who is looking for an interesting and engaging read - whether you are a fan of President Obama or not. This will give people a wonderful peek into President Obama's life and the struggles of a long and exhausting political campaign.

*overall rating 4/5

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About The Obama Revolution:

The first book to be written by a campaign staffer and offering rare insider glimpses, The Obama Revolution explores how a generation of believers and the politics of hope won the presidency for Barack Obama and changed the world.

The Obama Revolution carefully examines what Obama plans to do as president, how Obama clinched the Democratic nomination and won the general election, and why Obama’s evocative rhetoric inspired millions of Americans to create a political revolution that toppled the status quo and changed the face of American politics forever.

Drawing on both first-hand campaign experience and scholarly analysis, the author delivers everything from personal stories of grass-roots organizing and grueling all- nighters to candid assessments of the Obama campaign’s strengths and weaknesses. Powerfully written and insightful, The Obama Revolution offers an enlightening, annotated, documented overview of Obama’s path to the White House and what it means to every American.

Learn how Obama used policies of change, strategic vision, and the rhetoric of hope to transform the campaign into a political movement. Discover how field organizers (most under 30), using cell phones and the internet, mobilized and

energized a whole new generation of voters. Follow the author as he registers voters, spreads the word and is touched by the people he meets.

Anyone wondering whether America’s flame still burns as brightly needs to read this book and be inspired by the hope, the promise, and the ardor of Barack Obama and “Generation Change”—the future of America—as they work hand-in-hand to fulfill the legacy of change that is the Obama Revolution.

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From the back cover:

How did the Obama campaign’s mostly under-30 field organizers, using cell phones and the Internet, energize a nation to vote for change?

How did an unlikely candidate engage every American in the democratic process and ignite a movement that ended eras of political cynicism and apathy?

The Obama Revolution is an in-the-trenches look at how President Barack Obama mobilized a generation to reclaim America. In this timely book, author Alan Kennedy-Shaffer draws a vivid picture of grassroots organizing, from the grueling all-nighters to the endless canvassing. His rhetorical analysis also explores what exactly Obama did to clinch the Democratic nomination, how he won the election, and what he plans to do as president.

Painstakingly documented and insightful, The Obama Revolution is a must-read for anyone—Democrat, Republican, or Independent—who wants to understand the phenomenon of Barack Obama and how his campaign toppled the status quo.

Alan Kennedy-Shaffer served as a regional field director for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party in Virginia. Educated at Yale University and William & Mary Law School, Kennedy-Shaffer is the author of Denial and Deception: A Study of the Bush Administration’s Rhetorical Case for Invading Iraq. His writings have also appeared in the New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, the Washington Post, the Patriot-News, the Virginia Gazette, and Scoop08. He lives in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

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