Change we can believe in : Barack Obama's plan to renew America's promise / with a foreword by Barack Obama.

First published in New York by Three Rivers Press in 2008.

"Includes 3 key speeches from the 2008 campaign"--cover.

Foreword / Barack Obama -- part 1. The plan -- [1A]. Introduction : Hope for America -- [1B]. Reviving our economy : strengthening the middle class -- Provide immediate relief with an emergency economic plan -- Economic security and opportunity for all American families -- Affordable health care for all Americans -- Empower families to succeed -- Restore trust, return to fiscal responsibility -- [1C]. Investing in our prosperity : creating our economic future -- Promote our energy independence and create five million green jobs -- A world-class education for every American -- Make America the undisputed leader in science and technology -- Build the infrastructure of the twenty-first century -- Help our small businesses and manufacturers thrive and create jobs -- Compete and thrive in the global economy -- [1D]. Rebuilding America's leadership : restoring our place in the world -- End the war in Iraq responsibly -- Finish the fight against al Qaeda and turn the tide against global terrorism -- Rebuild a strong twenty-first-century military -- Stop the spread of nuclear weapons -- Renew our alliances to meet new global challenges -- [1E]. Perfecting our union : embracing America's values -- Restore trust in government and clean up Washington -- Make voluntary citizen service universal -- partner with communities of faith -- Strengthen families -- Advance equal opportunity for all Americans -- Secure our borders and reform a broken immigration system -- Safeguard the environment for future generations -- Honor sportsmen and protect our great outdoors -- Fight crime and promote public safety -- [1F]. Conclusion : Yes, we can --

part 2. The call -- Declaration of candidacy, February 10, 2007, Springfield, Illinois -- Iowa caucus night, January 3, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa -- New Hampshire primary night, January 8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire -- A more perfect union, March 18, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Father's Day 2008, June 15, 2008, Chicago, Illinois -- Renewing American competitiveness, June 16, 2008, Flint, Michigan -- A world that stands as one, July 24, 2008, Berlin, Germany -- Election night, November 4, 2008, Chicago, Illinois -- Acknowledgments.

"In these pages you find specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world."--BOOK JACKET.