Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
In terms of insight to the man, it is a rather disappointing memoir. Not to take anything away from him though, as he does appear to be the real deal in US politics, since JFK.
I expected the book to be a revelation as to how he developed his character and ideas. To understand the circumstances that had forged his personality. And I was let down. As it turns out the book is merely an account of his life-journey just before getting into Harvard. In the end, you get to see that his is an ordinary life, except maybe for the fact that he has an 'international' family background. Even that, does not explain the makings of the man.
So, if you're looking to understand what made Barack Obama into the phenom that he is today, this is not the book my friends.
Book Review: A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
Summary: 5 Stars
Just when my faith in America was at an all-time low, along comes Barack Obama and his very human, extraordinary memoir, full of hope, loss, redemption, and joy. This is an amazing life: born of a white, American mother and Kenyan father, he embodies the world spirit at its best. He's a rich mix of down-to-earth American goodness and international blessings abroad. If Obama becomes President, parents all around the globe will know their grandchild can potentially grow up to become President of the United States. People you never thought would love America will shed tears of joy. Obama is a Godsend--the right man at the right time. This memoir is quite personal, describing his former drug use and the way he overcame his loneliness. It's refreshing to see such a forthright, honest account of a politician's life. Barack made me fall in love with America all over again. This is truly a man to remember. Here's to hope!Book Review: A good listen.
Summary: 5 Stars
A great story, made all the more interesting by the political prominence that the author has achieved subsequent to its publication.
Book Review: He is a good writer!
Summary: 4 Stars
Barack Obama has a gift of writing. This is my second book from him. I liked this book because it was only speaking on how things were.As I've seen some people have had issues and called him a racist. If you really read the book then I would not know why you would call him that.They obviosly missed the point.
Because of his backround i believe that he can unite people within the states and he can also unite America with other countries again.GO OBAMA!
Book Review: "Where's the Beef?"
Summary: 3 Stars
I will admit that I was among those Republicans early on who were intrigued, almost swept away, by Obama-mania. His oratory skills, his charisma, his down to earth style had me almost believing that he could join our two warring parties and make everything all right again. Knowing this, my husband nestled Barack's autobiography in with my valentines gifts last February. With great eagerness I began to read and at first I was totally absorbed. I loved Obama's writing style and his honest reflections. But as I turned the pages I began to find myself asking that old commercial question "Where's the beef?". It was an interesting story but, after I got well past the middle of the book I found that he was, in fact, just like thousands of successful social activists, idealistic, self-reflective and magnetic. But what else set him apart? The fact that he is bi-racial? Or that he did not know his father? That he was raised by his grandparents? No, these are common experiences for many Americans. Instead of revealing what kind of leader Obama would be, the book seemed a very long and winding story that never really found its point. I was let down, not by the style of the book (Obama does all his own writing and it is very good), but rather that, in the end, I knew so little of his political views on any subject of importance. On one level I can recommend this book as a well written, easy to read story of a young man finding his way. But if you are looking for guidance as to how to cast your vote, I suggest you skip this book and go on your knees.