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I opened this book with anticipation. I admire the author, and I followed
this campaign day-by-day, as a pseudo wonk. I appreciate the author's extensive
reference documentation, and the fact that the footnoting appeared at the end
of the book, so as not to gum up the contents. Also, kudos to the author for
his access to the candidate. I assume the editor chopped up the contents of this
book, and succeeded in destroying the amazing narrative of the entire Obama
saga. What amazes me is that the oddball chapters are able to completely diffuse
one of the most incredible stories of our generation. If the author was forced
to accept this awful editing, with chapter headings that make no sense, then it
was his duty to insert new introductions and summaries for each chapter. From a reference
and historical point of view, no one will be able to figure out any meaningful timeline.
For future editions, the minimum that must be done is to provide a cronology of events to
help the reader stumble through. Maybe this book could be cleaned up before any sort
of international release.
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When I found out about Richard Wolffe's book, 'Renegade' detailing the 2008 campaign, I quickly bought a copy. It was really good with behind the scenes thoughts of what was going on in front of the camera and in public, but I wanted more. As a student of political science and love all things politics, most of the book was not new.
Basically the book gave a little more than what I already knew when it was happening and reading the blogs at the time. I do like Mr. Wolffe's style and the little analysis he gave but, again, I wish there was more of it in the book. Richard Wolffe is wonderful on TV, especially when he gives analysis after important events. I was looking for more that kind of work in book form. Either way, the book was thoroughly enjoyable and recommends it for those that did not follow the campaign but wants to know more now!!!
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Stole the money....never sent the book. Last time I'll get ripped-off by Amazon.com and associates.
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I've read two books by Obama, "Dreams of my Father" and "The Audacity of Hope" and felt that they gave great insight into the man and his philosopy of leadership. Renegade, which is very well written, further illustrates just who Obama is. I have found in all of my reading that Obama's views remain constant. Renegade is engaging and shows us the road that the candidate traveled to this historic moment in history.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading Renegade. I have read President Obama's books,and I followed the campaign closely so I did not expect to learn much that I had not heard. I learned a lot. It was definitely a behind the scenes look.
I liked the fact it was not strictly chronological. Chapters discuss aspects of the campaign in a way I found very interesting.
I have bought it as a gift and would recommend it to anyone with any interest in politics,the election or President Obama.
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