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: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the book that introduced me to Barack Obama and made me a fan. You will understand Obama by reading this book and why his American experience is closer to today's America than other Presidential candidates. Book Review: Obama shines!
Summary: 5 Stars
A noble, dignified man, a great politician and a terrific writer! I did not want to put this book down. A wonderful insight into the makings of this man of refreshing character. Obama's story brings laughter, tears and wonder; it bridges ages, genders, races and creeds; it draws up memories of our own coming of age. I cannot wait to start on his second book!
Book Review: Very interesting reading.
Summary: 5 Stars
Interesting perspective. I enjoyed reading this book while on vacation this summer. It gave me a lot of insight into what kind of person Barack Obama is and where he came from. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the man who will be our next president of the United States.Book Review: But who is HE?
Summary: 3 Stars
Very objective, almost arm's length narrative. While one wonders how any child can come through such a childhood unscathed, I missed his own emotional responses to the people and events in his life. In particular, I would have welcomed a sense of his mother's personality. While one got a reasonably good image of his maternal grandparents, the mother remained an enigma.
I read the book in the hope of learning more about Obama, the person, but came away with more questions than answers.
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.