The Audacious Book Salon, starting 3/25/08

I just did my part to support Sen. Barack Obama. Will you, too?

After having been urged by countless Obama fans to read his most-recent book, I just popped a few bucks into my computer’s Amazon slot and hoped for the best. And a couple of days later a copy of the book appeared at my doorstep!

Now, here’s what I want you to do: buy a copy, too, which will provide much-needed capital to the odds-on favorite to be the Democratic nominee for president.

Then, join me each Tuesday, as we review one chapter at a time.

I’m a couple of pages into the prologue, and so far I like what I’ve read. Wouldn’t it be great if the whole book is well-reasoned? Then, those skeptics among us can feel a little better about our frontrunner.

And what if we find some things askew? Well, we’ll talk about those, too. If this guy is going to represent us, I sure want to know what he has to say when he’s putting his best foot forward, which despite the predictably ladeled-on post-game hype, he surely did not today.

The first installment will be next Tuesday, beginning with the prologue.

Be there. Aloha.

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Not his best work

Every author [he says modestly] is uneven in output. This one seemed forced to me, while “Dreams” has a sense of authenticity. Look forward to your take, VL. If you’re seeking reassurance, you may want to have a look in the other book as well.

for some reason, BIO, your comment made me think

of this: (start at 6:12 but enjoy the whole thing)

i swear i’m just in a naughty mood.

BIO, are you auditioning to be a _______?

I’m two pages into an Obama book, and you’re telling me I need to read something else of his. :v)

Multiple personality disorder

pay them no mind.

Should've saved yourself some money...

I checked it out at the library. Yeah, I’m old-school like that. (OK, I did audio book, but still.)

I agreed with The Economist: “scattershot and banal”.

Great video, CD

Starting at 6:12… Reminds of Versaille…

[x] Any (D) in the general. [ ] Any mullah-sucking billionaire-teabagging torture-loving pus-encrusted spawn of Cthulhu, bless his (R) heart.