By: Becky Paulson, SPU librarian

With the swearing in of the 44th U.S. President, it makes good sense to learn all we can about him. So besides listening to what others have to say about President Barack Obama, we also have the opportunity to learn about his values and ideals as he himself describes them. In his book, The Audacity of Hope, we read about his childhood in Indonesia chasing chickens with friends. We also learn about how he met his wife, Michelle, when she was his advisor at a law firm. Oh, and don’t forget about the White House breakfast when President Bush’s aide gave them both hand sanitizer! (You’ll have to read the book for THAT whole story.) More importantly, we glimpse how politics and policy in our country will soon be changing. This book does not present a step-by-step plan for change; rather it is a big picture roadmap of the direction we soon will be traveling. (So pack your suitcase!)

For other books by or about Barack Obama you may want to take a look at:
Dreams From my Father (by Barack Obama)
The Faith of Barack Obama (by Stephen Mansfield)


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Meet Becky Paulson

Hometown: I grew up in Säffle, Sweden
Expertise: Liberal Arts

Favorite reading material: Local newspapers

Favorite food: Dessert

Best part about working at Seattle Pacific: The Christian environment and the opportunity always to learn new things

Favorite part of campus: Taking a walk along Lake Washington Ship Canal

Favorite part of the Library: The break room on third floor – great view, and that is where we make coffee

Hobbies: Reading mysteries, playing the violin, 10 km walks, spending time with my two nieces

Family: Two parakeets — Oauck and Benny

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