The Urgency of Nowc The Unlikely Story of Barack Obama

YouÆve read about historical U.S. figures in school textbooks. Maybe youÆve even seen a mini-series or movie about some of the leaders of AmericaÆs past. But right now youÆre living in the midst of history in the making. You are watching a man with an unlikely story become one of the most important people in American politics today.It doesnÆt matter whether youÆve heard him speak, or even whether or not you agree with his politics. The life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, different, or who has wanted to do great things and make a difference in the world. Learn about the life-shaping experiences Barack Obama faced as he:Òwas raised by a single mom and his grandparentsÒrose to the top of his class at Harvard lawÒaccepted a faith that gives his life deeper meaningÒleft a lucrative career in law to work in public serviceIn 1967 Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke out about the state of our country and its leadership, saying, ÔWe are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.Ö Barack Obama was only six-years-old when that speech took place, and forty years later he stood in the place where Abraham Lincoln once stood, and announced he was running for President because of what Dr. King called the Ôfierce urgency of now.Ö He recognized a country once again in turmoil and a nation looking for something differentÙsomething better.As you read about the life of Barack Obama youÆll be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to look at the world around you and see how you can take your own improbable journey to change it.