David Plouffe not only led the effort that put Barack Obama in the White House, but he also changed the face of politics forever and re-energised the idea of democracy itself. The Audacity to Win is his story of that groundbreaking achievement, taking readers inside the remarkable campaign that led to the election of the first African-American president.
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By James Carter
Format:Hardcover
Without doubt an insightful and interesting account of the 2008 Obama campaign right from the beginning and who better to hear it from but the campaign manager himself. Plouffe isn't shy about recounting the mistakes he and the team made and also touches on some of the strategy and reasoning for the some of the brilliant decisions made during the run up to November 2008.
However after reading this book I do feel slightly under-fulfilled... Plouffe talks in great detail about the importance of money and the power it played in the campaign but in other areas he does seem to skip and that left me wanting me. Obviously a minute by minute account would fill volumes but I'm hoping Plouffe will come back and write some more once Obama's out of office in 2017!
Anyone interested in American Presidential campaigns and Obama's journey should make sure they read this book.
However after reading this book I do feel slightly under-fulfilled... Plouffe talks in great detail about the importance of money and the power it played in the campaign but in other areas he does seem to skip and that left me wanting me. Obviously a minute by minute account would fill volumes but I'm hoping Plouffe will come back and write some more once Obama's out of office in 2017!
Anyone interested in American Presidential campaigns and Obama's journey should make sure they read this book.
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By Rolf Dobelli
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Format:Hardcover
President Barack Obama's historic political campaign deserves to be studied for its innovative organization, volunteer effort, fundraising and use of technology. But it is also a compelling story about an unlikely candidate and the highly motivated expert team that pulled off one of the greatest game-changing upsets in U.S. political history. Obama campaign manager David Plouffe (rhymes with "bluff") has written a diary-like firsthand account that delivers insights and perspectives previously known only to insiders. While he tells his story chronologically, the suspense builds as internal and external opponents battle and fall by the wayside. getAbstract recommends this engrossing David-and-Goliath story to leaders, political aficionados, technology and media buffs, and anyone interested in overcoming huge odds to become a winner.
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By Nadja
Format:Hardcover
An amazing book, a surprisingly intimate and honest discription of the Obama '08 campaign. Easy to read (even if English is not your first language)and by no means boring.
Read it! ;)
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Amazing and detailed
This book is all that it claims to be and then some. It is really detailed (but not in a heavy kind of way), and really gives a good look into the world of campaigning. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2010 by Peter K.
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A good view of campaign politics
Like most of the other reviews, this book is a good account of the Obama election machine. The main downside of the book is the fact that Plouffe doesn't have a very charismatic... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Twilight23
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Who better!
Who better to write a book about the 2008 Presidential campaign than Barack Obama's campaign manager, David Plouffe! Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by LouLou
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The Audacity to Win
Couldn't find this in any book store in the UK. It was a gift and I've been informed a v good read! Arrived v promptly as well.
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Darcly
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Recommended
A very good read that gives behind the scene occurences before,during and after Obama's election. I'm sure the Republican party will research it thoroughly!
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Ali Baba
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brilliant - must read account
Probably the best inside account of the Obama campaign. Superlative read - and very funny at times.
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by M. Finnegan
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