A few months ago, I heard a programme about Barack Obama's mother on Radio 4. I found it very interesting, so I have embedded it here for die-hard Obama lovers:
Anyway, one of the things that struck me in this programme was that all excerpts from Obama's own autobiography, Dreams from my Father, were read out by the good man himself! It's a shame that I'd already read that book, but after a little research I found out he had written and then read out a whole other book, The Audacity of Hope.
It came in the mail today, from my darling Amazon. I'm hoping it's not too dry and political. And I'm also hoping I will still like Barack Obama, after six hours of political theory whispered (more likely forcefully declaimed) into my ear. I have already transferred all five CDs onto my little iPod, and am planning to start listening to him tonight. Ah, I can finally take my imaginary boyfriend to my bed!
I am a bit worried, though. His autobiography - fine. Lovely inspirational story, told by lovely inspirational man. This one? I'm not entirely sure I want to spend 41.9 minutes listening to the chapter called "Our constitution," especially considering this is not even my constitution. And then I haven't even mentioned the 33.3 minutes on "Faith." We'll see. I do love a dry documentary on the radio, especially when it's about politics. So I'm giving it a chance. (I lie - I'm looking forward to it.) I still wish I hadn't read Dreams from my Father yet.
A funny thing: on the back of the CD box, it gives this description:
BARACK OBAMA is the junior U. S. senator from Illinois. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Michelle, and two daughters, Sasha and Malia.Oh, how his life has changed since. Freakily, I also think this means that not enough people are such Obama fans that they would order this CD box, because they haven't reissued it since his meteoric rise to fame. Strange or what?
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I don't like his voice at all. Just thought I'd put that out there.
ReplyDeleteI do, but then I very well may not next week. :-) And thank you for putting it out there.
ReplyDeleteI just had an orgasm thinking about it. I am just putting THAT out there.
ReplyDeleteLet us know what its like - I love his voice but not sure about the subject matter ...
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great how lives can change - wow !
Really? REALLY??? How did I not know about your Obama addiction??! Oh wait, yes, it's because I've been horribly neglectful of you...
ReplyDelete(I think this may be the first thing we don't have in common...OBAMA??!)
@Kori - Your pleasure is my pleasure. ;-)
ReplyDelete@Muddling Along Mummy - I will let you know!
@Josie - Obama indeed. He ticks all my boxes: clever, witty, lean, smooth. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. And beautiful of course.
hahaha Im not a fan of his voice either.. I like the guy, but def. wouldn't be my choice for ear porn. Maybe Morgan Freeman??? hmmm I'll have to think on this one...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this one - I definitley would.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ear porn.
ear porn!
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time just understanding that at first. I read, ear of corn.
I hope you like it, even though.
it's so nice to have someone with a lovely voice read us stories. His is very lilting.
Though I can't decide if I like it or not. It does kindof LULL me, so I don't really hear what he's saying. Probably not a good thing for a prez.
Enjoy.
The cover above says "Grammy Award winner" ! Does that mean he won a Grammy for reading a book on tape (is that even a category?) or does he have this secret underground music scene and we don't even now it?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you might like this link: http://idreamofbarack.blogspot.com/
Unfortunately my dream in summer 2008, that we were sucking face and having an affair, never made it to the site, so you can't read about my subconscious steamy relationship with B.O. (double entendre intended ;)
ear porn! hahahaha. that's a good one. and i love obama too. he's from my hometown of chicago. please fill us in on how you like listening to the book.
ReplyDeleteNo way! Obama is MY boyfriend. I'll be interested to hear what it's like - the "ear porn". Heh.
ReplyDeleteokay...do you ladies now fight over obama? or do you simply share him and all move in together and start a sex swinging colony of love????
ReplyDeleteUmm, you just reminded me of my Obama sex dream. I woke up feeling guilty about my husband's reaction until I realized it was all a dream. Maybe I can dream it again, that he takes me in his spindly arms and oh, this is too personal. Gotta go to bed.
ReplyDeleteDull read or not, I think just the thought of taking him to bed would be enough excitement. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteHas any other US president ever been the object of so much... ummm... desire?
ReplyDeleteCareful. The FBI might come knocking on your doors. Or the First Lady.
:)
Well I am glad he still has a few fans (although for slightly dubious reasons...) because his first year of presidency is getting a slating generally as being below average. Isn't that just typical and exactly what is to be expected? It's hard not to feel a certain kinship to Obama living in Chicago - but I have never even considered his voice to be ear porn!! Must pay more attention next time...
ReplyDelete@carissajaded - While Morgan Freeman is lovely and wonderful, I like that Obama is himself in these things, and not playing a role. It's hard to know actors for themselves. (I realise politicians play a role, too, but I'm hoping less than actors.)
ReplyDelete@nappy valley girl - Well, if you haven't read the other one...
@Bethany - Ah, yes, lulling. But that surely means you feel comfortable then?
@Geeks in Rome - I love that site! Thank you. I have had a dream about him too! Probably not too original, even on a world scale, just now.
@Organic Motherhood - I loved the introduction last night. I already listened to more than half an hour. Then I just had to sleep.
@Lady Mama - Ehm, I think it's okay. I'm fine with the distance thing.
@Danielle - I'm more of an ideas and thoughts girl, really, more than a sex colony girl.
@GingerB - Exactly.
@thelocalsloveit - Yes. It was great.
@michelle - Poor first lady indeed, but she can be sure I won't do anything wrong. I'd just shake his hand and giggle, then make a complete fool of myself.
@Nicola - I say give him a chance. He has three years to go. And he's at least done something on the health care front. (Haha I just interfered in American politics. That's too funny. Maybe this is like the butterfly flapping its wings in the rain forest, and it will be all my fault if Sarah Palin is your next president.)
I still haven't read his autobiography, and that is just a shame. You've inspired me! I'm off to the library! Maybe they have a copy of Brokeback Mountain as well....
ReplyDelete@May - Yes!
ReplyDeleteI love his voice but given that he was a Constitutional lawyer in a past life, that chapter might well be a bit dry.
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of our President-- and it's tough, because I live in a "red state". A lot of the time, I find myself hiding my "political affiliation under a basket" so to speak to avoid conflict. It's nice to be able to say it out loud in a "Friendly" place :)
ReplyDelete~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
i am a huge fan, and still haven't read his books. must! read! books!
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