At the heart of this book is Senator Obama's vision of how his country can move beyond its divisions to tackle problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families and the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and considers the nature of threats from outside America's borders.

Originally published: New York: Crown, 2006; Edinburgh: Canongate, 2007. Includes index.

Republicans and Democrats -- Values -- Our constitution -- Politics -- Opportunity -- Faith -- Race -- The world beyond our borders -- Family.