Obama speech book a big hit in Japan
Obama speech textbook
The 95-page paperback features Obama's speeches in English from the 2004 Democratic National Convention and during the Democratic Party primaries, in which he defeated Hillary Clinton. They are accompanied by Japanese translations.
The 1,050 yen ($12) book, which includes a CD of the speeches, tops the bestseller list on bookseller Amazon's Japanese Website
"His speeches are so moving, and he also uses words such as 'yes, we can,' 'change' and 'hope' that even Japanese people can memorize,"
"In Japan, we don't have politicians who have such a positive influence. That's why we have to turn to a foreign president for someone in whom to place our hopes."
"Readers have sent in postcards saying that when they heard the speeches, they were so moved and cried even though they don't understand English very well."
Reuters
2 comments:
Hauskoja nuo japanilaiset
Jep, mutta toi kirja voisi olla ihan hyödyllinen esiintymistaidon oppikirja, jos osaa riittävästi englantia
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