The Audacity of Hope

Author: Barack Obama
Format: Audiobook

Mr. Obama discusses his political views in this book and his hope for the future of America. This book definitely influences my vote for the upcoming presidential election. This man just might have a shot. I like what he says about education, I agree with him, we need to pay teachers more and pay them based on their performance. The trick will be doing this without taking power from the unions, oh and paying for it. I also like his commitment to tackling poverty and ending hefty tax cuts for the extremely rich. He ends his book with talking about the importance of family and bringing in his own personal family story, a cheap trick but it works.

The Old Man and the Sea

Author: Ernest Hemingway
Format: Audiobook

A survival story about an old fisherman. What struck me most is the spiritual connection to the ocean and the idea of eating for survival rather than enjoyment.