The Mendacity of Hope: Barack Obama and the Betrayal of American Liberalism

Roger D. Hodge

Oct 2010 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

“The Mendacity of Hope should help wake up all those Obama-voters who've been napping while the wars escalate, the recession deepens, and the environment goes straight to hell.” —Barbara Ehrenreich

From the former editor-in-chief of Harper's Magazine comes a bold manifesto exposing President Obama's failure to enact progressive reform at home and abroad. National Magazine Award finalist Roger Hodge makes a hard-hitting case against Obama's failure to deliver on the promises of his campaign. The first book-length critique of the Obama's presidency from a prominent member of the left, The Mendacity of Hope will strike a chord with anyone stirred by the words of Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow, and Frank Rich. It's the book that every frustrated progressive in America has been waiting to read.

Ratings and reviews

I read this only because the same name as the author came up in my ancestry search and wanted to prove to my husband that political views aren't made up on the spot but are deep rooted threw genetics and upbringing. Despite being disappointed in several of Obama's empty promises that didn't win the book my favoritism. Yes there are some true and valid statements, yet mixed with bias which makes them seem to be more of an attack than reference to political truths.

About the author

Roger D. Hodge was the editor in chief of Harper's magazine from 2006 to 2010. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and their two sons.