A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win Audiobook

" Read this in a day and will probably read it again before discussing it in a book club next month. I think it will provide lots of fodder for discussion. Steele makes intriguing points that I want to think about further. In the end, the argument seemed simplistic and contrived for drama, so I am unconvinced that it describes race in America today or that it applies to Obama's ability to win. "

" Interesting perspective. Don't know how much of this is one man's opinion. Basically states that Obama can't win both the white and the black vote because of the manner in which he must appeal to each side - either by being a bargainer or a more confrontive challenger. Gives you something to think about. Short book - read it in an evening. "

" I appreciated the message of this book and its thought provoking nature. I think I should have started with a book written by Obama himself, as I beame frustrated with the degree of assumtion and hypotheses used by the author. "

" Worthwhile read - I question whether "bargining" and "challening" postures are used just in racial situations or whether they are just as likely in class/econmic disparity. "

" Interesting thesis - similar to his book "White Guilt" but applied specifically to Obama. Obviously written before Obama had won the nomination. "

" I enjoyed this book because it was an easy read! "

" He won! "

" Okay, I was kind of liking Barak, but this book kind of makes me nervous. "

" A sociological perspective on the political aspirations of Barack Obama from a position of race. Shelby Steele, author of The Content Of Our Character, looks at the implications of his bi-racial background & it's impact upon his presidential hopes. "

" I saw Steele on an interview and decided his books would be worth looking into more. This book could just as easily have been a magazine article. No need for an entire book. "

" Huh? What a mess of an argument and doesn't even mention Obama that much. It would have been fine as a sociological analysis of identity and race in America but just didn't make an iota of sense. "

" An interesting and cogent examination of race issues and how they may play out with Barak "

" I couldn't resist the title and found it so funny that I checked it out to see why Obama couldn't be elected president. so far it's more about the author than about Obama. I was quite disappointed in this book. Well written but if that is how race is in America, sad. "

" i think (and hope) Obama will win - but a fascinating read nonetheless. an enlightening biography combined with an astute, fresh perspective on race relations and their political implications. engrossing, crisp read - perfect for a flight. highly recommended. "

" Controversial title. Honest perspective by the author on difficult issues rarely discussed. We'll see if his prediction comes true... "

" Couldn't finish this. Shelby Steele and I do not see things eye to eye. Troy's review echoes my thoughts.... "

" This author must be kicking himself for wasting so much of his time, energy and (above all) money! I hope he can admit when he's wrong. This book goes down in the hall of shame... "

" It was more of a book review of Dreams of My Father for me. However, there were a couple of points that got me thinking about race, society's use of labels, and perceptions of stereotypes. "

" The best take on Obama that I've read, by a man of similar lineage but different worldview. "

" great critique of Barack Obama by an African-American educator "

" I voted for the guy in the primaries and I do think he can win! "

" Well, I guess one for two isn't bad! "

" Saw author on Bill Moyers the other night. Had never seen this perspective on race from an American. update...tuesday will tell if he's right or not "

" Proof that a wise man is not always right. "

" Proof that a wise man is not always right. "

" This author must be kicking himself for wasting so much of his time, energy and (above all) money! I hope he can admit when he's wrong. This book goes down in the hall of shame... "

" I couldn't resist the title and found it so funny that I checked it out to see why Obama couldn't be elected president. so far it's more about the author than about Obama. I was quite disappointed in this book. Well written but if that is how race is in America, sad. "

" Well, I guess one for two isn't bad! "

" I enjoyed this book because it was an easy read! "

" The best take on Obama that I've read, by a man of similar lineage but different worldview. "

" Interesting thesis - similar to his book "White Guilt" but applied specifically to Obama. Obviously written before Obama had won the nomination. "

" great critique of Barack Obama by an African-American educator "

" A sociological perspective on the political aspirations of Barack Obama from a position of race. Shelby Steele, author of The Content Of Our Character, looks at the implications of his bi-racial background & it's impact upon his presidential hopes. "

" Okay, I was kind of liking Barak, but this book kind of makes me nervous. "

" I appreciated the message of this book and its thought provoking nature. I think I should have started with a book written by Obama himself, as I beame frustrated with the degree of assumtion and hypotheses used by the author. "

" Worthwhile read - I question whether "bargining" and "challening" postures are used just in racial situations or whether they are just as likely in class/econmic disparity. "