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Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
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Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
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.
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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.
Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance is an evocative journey of self-discovery, exploring the intricacies of identity, race, and heritage.
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Barack Obama's memoir is praised for its moving and genuine writing, showcasing his rare ability as a politician who can effectively convey his personal story. It is considered beautifully crafted and candid, often compared to significant works on racial identity in America. Reviewers highlight its honesty, self-awareness, and thoughtful analysis of race, with acknowledgements of its remarkable storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781921351433
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 326g
Pages: 464
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