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Barack Obama An Advocate Of Change...

Topic: Self RealizationPublished January 6, 2008

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Barack Obama Made Political History on the Campaign Trail in IowannBringing us together is a courageous thing to do nnMaking a Difference as an Advocate of Change... nnA Man Got To Do What a Man Got To Do nnPresidential hopeful Barack Obama is a paragon example; anyone given the right opportunity in America can aspire to greatness: nIncluding the commander-in chief of these United States of America. nnAfrican American and all minorities should take pride in knowing you are a Worthwhile in more as than a Million by Simeon Johnson; corroborated by the following Testimonials: nnWriters Digest n12th Annual International Self-Publishing Book AwardsnAuthor: Simeon W. JohnsonnnTitle: Youre a Worthwhile Person in More Ways than a MillionnnCategory: InspirationalnJudges Critique and Commentary:nGood title, dramatic front cover: Good choice material for back covernThe writer has hit upon a very interesting concept and used it with good results. Quotations and sidebars have been used well. There is a nice variety of types of profiles.nThis little book should have widespread distribution. It is a great reminder of those upon whom we depend. Counselors should definitely have copies.nnKristin D. Godsey, Editor/ Writers DigestnnThank you very much for sending me a copy of your new book; Youre A Worthwhile Person in More Ways than a Million. I appreciate both your kind words about my speech in Brooklyn [CCC], and the fact that you took the time to generously send me a complimentary copy of your work.nnIt is clear from the subject matter of your book that you recognize the importance of identifying the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary. In a way, that is part of our mission at the New York City Department of Education. We set high expectations for our students and our staff in an effort to cultivate greatness at every level in our system, so that ultimately, as your epigraph by John W. Gardner maintains, both our pipes and our theories will hold water.nnThank you again for the copy of your book and best of luck in the future."n~John I. Klein, Chancellor nThe New York City Department of Educationnn06/20/2007nnAntoinette McGowan:Very well written. My husband who is a truck driver read this also and said that you did great job writing. nnImplied Endorsement Speaks Volumes: Dear Mr. Johnson,nnYour book - You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! (hard cover and paperback editions), will be available for special order at more than 800 Barnes & Noble stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com nSmall Press Department, Barnes & Noble, Inc.nnGet your copy today!nnn

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