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It's not too early to learn about presidential primary candidates from them, their critics, and their supporters. Here at the library we can help you with this.

Listed here are a few books relating to two prominent hopefuls from opposing sides: Senator Barack Obama (Democrat, Illinois) and Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Republican, New York City). Loudoun Campus Library currently owns two books by Senator Obama and two books about Former Mayor Giuliani. All four are located in the circulating collection, which is upstairs in the library.


Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
by Barack Obama
E185.97.O23 A3 2004

These memoirs, of him who some speculate may become the U.S.'s first black president, were written before the most recent presidential election.


The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
by Barack Obama
E901.1.O23 A3 2006

This current best-seller was published in fall 2006--just in time for the most recent mid-term elections and before Obama announced his official candidacy for 2008.

The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life
by Frederick F. Siegel
F128.57.G58 S56 2005

"Siegel worked with Giuliani and was obviously a fan" (Publishers Weekly). This book is a biography of New York City as well as of its famed former mayor.

Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11
by Wayne Barrett and Dan Collins
HV6432.7 .B37 2006

The journalists who wrote this book are not happy with the "[falsely] heroic" image they believe Mr. Giuliani has enjoyed since 9/11.

We continue to order new books, including ones related to the upcoming election and its hot-button issues. Many new books are on display on the main floor of the library. What books or resources by or about presidential hopefuls would you like to see in the library?

Stay tuned for more posts relating to the 2008 presidential election and other presidential candidates. We have books, databases, and Web sites to help you vote smart.

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