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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Paperback)
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From Publishers Weekly
Elected the first black president of the Harvard Law Review, Obama was offered a book contract, but the intellectual journey he planned to recount became instead this poignant, probing memoir of an unusual life. Born in 1961 to a white American woman and a black Kenyan student, Obama was reared in Hawaii by his mother and her parents, his father having left for further study and a return home to Africa. So Obama's not-unhappy youth is nevertheless a lonely voy (more...)Published on April 30, 2009 · Filed under: President Obama; Tagged as: Dreams, Father, from, Inheritance, Paperback, Race, Story
10 Responses to “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Paperback)”
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Priti said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
HIstorical
Although written before Obama’s political career took off, it’s hard to listen to this book and not hear Obama the president. -
Ioviano said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Significant Book
I read this book right after it came out and have read it again since. The campaign and the election of Barack Obama is an enormous step in the history of our country, and will be… -
Fidelio said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Only inspiring if you’re into disregarding truth.
Poorly written. Disregards the philandering nature of his father. Ignores many truths in lieu of feeling good about lies. Skip it. -
Hala said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boring and not worth the shipping cost
Talk about self-absorbed! Stuck in a self-centered identity crisis that he doesn’t seem to grow out of, Obama let me down in this book and I couldn’t force myself to read the last… -
Wright said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle price=Paperback price
I downloaded the sample of this book to my Kindle 2 and I loved it. I decided to buy, but why is the Kindle price equal to the paperback price? They are both for $8. -
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Five Stars
Barack Obama’s book has so many reviews, it hardly needs another, but this book is so valuable, I couldn’t help but to leave one. -
Ivan said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Candid Story of Our First Non-White President
The book offers a candid personal history and commentary by first non-white President on the subject of race. -
Neith said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
At Last – an intellegent president
A man that can put more than 3 words together. A fascinating story from the President of the United States before he was president. Precise, humorous, informative, etc. -
Anonymous said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
DREAMS FROM MY FATHER
THIS BOOK WAS A PAGE TURNER, ONCE I STARTED READING I COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN,I GOT TO KNOW BARACK OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY BOTH IN THE USA AND KENYA,AS WELL AS ALL THOSE WHO TOUCHED HIS… -
Mykelti said on April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dreams from by Barack
This story gives so much insight into the evolution of the man. Great read.