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Thanks And Have Fun Running The Country: Kids' Letters To President Obama (2009)

by Jory John(Favorite Author)

3.96 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1934781576 (ISBN13: 9781934781579)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

McSweeney's

review 1: This book is a collection of letters written by a group of children and adolescents (ranging in age from 6 to 18 years) to Obama when he was elected to the U.S. presidency on November 4, 2008. The letters in this collection are funny, tender and insightful. As I was reading, I found myself really moved by how thoughtful and compassionate these writers are. At its core, this book reflects the many deep issues that plague our society today, including problems associated with poverty, education, immigration, race, and violence. The voices of these writers are compelling and compassionate. Together, they paint an authentic picture of what America really looks like today. I think this book dispels any myths equating age with wisdom. Many of these writers are 1/3 the age of our ... morecurrent politicians; yet I find their thoughts on the struggles of our society much more clear-sighted and sympathetic than those often held by our supposed leaders. Our politicians certainly have much to learn from these young writers (especially regarding having COMPASSION for fellow human beings)! In a nutshell, this is a wonderful, whimsical book that makes me feel happy and hopeful about humanity and our future! (sentiments that are rather uncommon for me these days...):].
review 2: This compilation of letters written by children to President Obama captures kid's-eye views of Obama, the presidency of the United States, and our election process. It's laugh out loud funny and quite touching. Here's one sampling: "Dear President Obama, Whatever happened to McCain? If I made up a rule, it would be to have snow cones every week. You should give the whole United States snow cones...Sincerely, Hamza Saalim" less

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