Dreams from My Father (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))

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Dreams from My Father (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))

Editorial Review

In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father--a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man--has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey--first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother's family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father's life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

Features:

• Large Print

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
• Dreams from my Father
  Surprisingly well written personal history...not always a page-turner, but Obama
  gives real and honest insight about the very specific emotions of growing up
  the way he did. As such, it really reveals the kind of man he is...and the point
  view he's likely to bring to the presidency. An interesting, touching and
  very instructive read.
• Barack Obama
  This book is great.It gives insite into the life of Barack Obama. I bet no other president has EVER been so read about, or sold so many books, tapes and buttons. Barack Obama(Mr President) is a great man! His background contributes to his greatness.
• WORTH THE READ!
  I finally finished Dreams From My Father last night. And while I confess I rarely leave reviews. I realized this morning how important these reviews are at helping me make decisions to buy a book or not... With that being said, I must whole-heartedly recommend this book. If you are at all interested in the nature and character of our 44th President - it is a must read!
  I AM AN OBAMA FAN! I fully acknowledge that, but I think this book will even help the skeptics among us. By all indications we have... more info
• A tale of hope
  I decided to read this book to find more about the man the world has enthusiatically endorsed as its new leader. That may seem funny to US citizens but in a survey in Australia over 70 percent of people said they supported Senator Obama . With all its power and influence the US calls the shots certainly it does in Australia . When reading the book I thought at time Obama was concentrating on the US Black / White issue as he said he might in the introduction. But thinking more I believe the book is more... more info

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