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: 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.
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.