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Dreams from My Father

A Story of Race and Inheritance

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Dreams from My Father

By: Barack Obama
Narrated by: Barack Obama
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An international best seller which has sold over a million copies in the UK, Dreams from My Father is a refreshing, revealing portrait of a young man asking big questions about identity and belonging.

The son of a Black African father and a white American mother, Obama was only two years old when his father walked out on the family. Many years later, he receives a phone call from Nairobi: his father is dead. This sudden news inspires an emotional odyssey for Obama, determined to learn the truth of his father's life and reconcile his divided inheritance.

Written at the age of 33, nearly 15 years before becoming president, Dreams from My Father is an unforgettable story. It illuminates not only Obama's journey but also our universal desire to understand our history and what makes us who we are. Narrated by Barack Obama, this new edition brings to audiobook listeners the originally published text, as intended by the author.

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Winner, the British Book Awards—Best Biography, 2009
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I didn't like or understand the generalisations about white people. If I were to make such generalisations about any other group of people based on ethnicity I would expect to be called out for lazy and reductive thinking. I don't think Barak Obama is racist at all, which leaves me a little confused.

The racism

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Love this audio book & the way Barack narrated his own story of his journey. Definitely would recommend 💯 🙏🏾

Good Story

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I enjoyed Obama reading this book so much that I read it twice in case I had missed part of it during the night! I thought the last few chapters relating to Kenya were of particular interest as it was less well known . His voice was so clear and easy to listen to, so I would definitely recommend reading or listening to this fine book.

Twice read

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Loved it. Great read even better being read by Barack himself and told without judging anyone throughout.

Couldn't put down

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Really interesting glimpse into a period in Barack Obama's life ... and lots of thought provoking issues raised. And a great voice to listen to

thought provoking

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