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Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

By Barack Obama
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Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance is a deeply personal memoir by Barack Obama, tracing his journey of self-discovery as the son of a black African father and a white American mother. It explores his upbringing and diverse cultural experiences, leading to a profound exploration of race, identity, and belonging. Through his narrative, Obama examines his family history and the complex societal factors that have shaped his life.
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If you're drawn to personal narratives that explore themes of identity, family, and the complexities of race, this memoir offers a deeply insightful and introspective journey. It captures a compelling search for belonging and understanding against the backdrop of different cultural landscapes.

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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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 464

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