Memoirs of Our Presidential Candidates

a list by Peter, the avid reader who runs Flashlight Worthy

The 2008 election comes at a pivotal time in our nation's history.

With so much at stake, why not get to know the candidates through their own words?

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Dreams_from_My_Father_A_Story_of_Race_and_Inheritance');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400082773'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Dreams_from_My_Father_A_Story_of_Race_and_Inheritance');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400082773'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

by Barack Obama

Amazon readers say:

"Fascinating & brilliant--a leader for our troubled times."
"Eloquent, insightful, inspiring -- just like the man."
"A near-great writer who would be a great president."
""Pt 109" For the 21st century."

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Dreams_from_My_Father_A_Story_of_Race_and_Inheritance');" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Dreams_from_My_Father_A_Story_of_Race_and_Inheritance');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400082773'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> 480 page paperback |$8.97 |230 reviews

 
 
onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/The_Audacity_of_Hope_Thoughts_on_Reclaiming_the_American_Dream');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0307237702'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/The_Audacity_of_Hope_Thoughts_on_Reclaiming_the_American_Dream');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0307237702'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

by Barack Obama

Amazon readers say:

"What we have been missing in our leaders."
"The audacity to do better..."
"A wonderful and inspiring book."
"A great statement by a great man."

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/The_Audacity_of_Hope_Thoughts_on_Reclaiming_the_American_Dream');" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/The_Audacity_of_Hope_Thoughts_on_Reclaiming_the_American_Dream');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0307237702'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> 384 page paperback |$10.17 |519 reviews

 
 
onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Faith_of_My_Fathers');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400067928'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Faith_of_My_Fathers');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400067928'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Faith of My Fathers

by John McCain, Mark Salter

Amazon readers say:

"The integrity of mccain outshines many."
"A lesson in honor."
"Guide of courage and honor."
"Intriguing, absorbing, captivating book."

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Faith_of_My_Fathers');" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Faith_of_My_Fathers');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400067928'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> 368 page hardcover |$10.20 |185 reviews

 
 
onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Worth_the_Fighting_For_The_Education_of_an_American_Maverick_and_the_Heroes_Who_Inspired_Him');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/081296974X'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Worth_the_Fighting_For_The_Education_of_an_American_Maverick_and_the_Heroes_Who_Inspired_Him');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/081296974X'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Worth the Fighting For: The Education of an American Maverick, and the Heroes Who Inspired Him

by John McCain, Mark Salter

Amazon readers say:

"Well written, informative & entertaining."
"Great details but ends with a sigh of *resignation*."
"A short glimpse into the life of a leader."
"Aptly titled... powerful, inspirational messages."

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onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Why_Courage_Matters_The_Way_to_a_Braver_Life');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400060303'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Why_Courage_Matters_The_Way_to_a_Braver_Life');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400060303'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life

by John McCain, Marshall Salter

Amazon readers say:

"An inspiring book from a humble, courageous man."
"The meaning of courage, from a man who knows."
"Outstanding book - should be required reading for our kids."
"Exceptional tales of physical and moral courage."

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Why_Courage_Matters_The_Way_to_a_Braver_Life');" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Why_Courage_Matters_The_Way_to_a_Braver_Life');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400060303'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> 224 page hardcover |$11.56 |35 reviews

 
 
onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Promises_to_Keep_On_Life_and_Politics');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400065364'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Promises_to_Keep_On_Life_and_Politics');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400065364'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics

by Joe Biden

Now that Biden's been added to the ticket, I've added his book to this list. In taking a careful look at the Amazon reviews (these political books draw out the rabid fans) it seems that the book, despite not being a big seller, is a solid, interesting read.

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Promises_to_Keep_On_Life_and_Politics');" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Promises_to_Keep_On_Life_and_Politics');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/1400065364'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;"> 400 page hardcover |$17.13 |41 reviews

 
 
onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Sarah_How_a_Hockey_Mom_Turned_Alaskas_Political_Establishment_Upside_Down');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0980082560'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Sarah_How_a_Hockey_Mom_Turned_Alaskas_Political_Establishment_Upside_Down');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0980082560'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down

by Kaylene Johnson

Amazon says:
In 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican primary election and a former governor in the general election to become Alaska's first female chief executive and its youngest ever.

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onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Living_History');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0743222253'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/Memoirs_of_Our_Presidential_Candidates/Living_History');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0743222253'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">Living History

by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Finally, in a nod to how close she came to being the 2008 candidate, we felt we should include Hillary's Memoir.

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