Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for President this year. After reading his book I am convinced that he will be our next our President. Obama not only comes across as an articulate and brilliant man in his book, he also demonstrates an outstanding understanding of both pragmatic politics and what is necessary to make change done.

Prior to Hillary's concession from the race for President, I felt she would have been excellent candidate for President. I was concerned that Barack's almost dreamy campaign was short on specifics, and that he would be outmaneuvered by other actors in the political process. Now I'm not so sure – Barack understands how things work, with a sense of relativism and ability to compromise to get bigger goals done.

After reading the book, you will be left with the impression that Obama will get things done for our country. He may be the most successful President at achieving goals since Lyndon Johnson – he knows how to work people, and will have no problem playing the game with either a Democratic or Republican congress. Obama will not only inspire hope, he will leave you feeling that you owe him something.

Some chapters in this book are too long and filled with too many stories of people that Barack has run in along the way. Others demonstrate the magic that Obama has over people, and how he can win in areas that Democrats have never won before. By the time you finish reading this book, you will have a much better understanding on who Barack Obama – the pragmatic politician with big dreams that leaves you feeling hopeful.