When I knew Barack Obama would be President

In August 2007 I predicted that Sen. Barack Obama would be the next president of the United States of America? Prior to his entry into the presidential race, I had never even heard of him. I heard his name mentioned on television one night. Someone was reviewing a book written by him entitled "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream". The curious title piqued my interest and led me to search for the book on Amazon.com. After reading many of the hundreds of rave reviews, I felt compelled to purchase the book.

By chance, I learned about the audio version of the book available from iTunes.com. I purchased it and listened. At times, I listened while driving, with my iPod playing through my car stereo. At other times I listened while relaxing in my favorite chair. My first surprise came when I realized that the audio book was narrated by Barack himself. Audio books are often narrated by professional voice-over artists. I remember thinking that if he should fail at every one of his chosen endeavors, his voice alone, could earn him a decent living.

I was unprepared for the next surprise when it came. It was the feeling I experienced when I finished the book. It was like having a dessert so incredibly scrumptious that even when your plate is empty, and your stomach is ready to explode, you want to continue having it. I simply did not want it to end.

By the time I had gotten to the end of the book, I was convinced that this guy was presidential material. I predicted then, that Obama would be the next President of the United States.