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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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Obama reads his own story, in this abridged edition of his number one best seller. The unabridged edition, newly recorded by Barack Obama, will be available from fifth October 2021 only on Audible.

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 listen. It illuminates not only Obama's journey, but also our universal desire to understand our history and what makes us who we are.

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Critic reviews

"A remarkable story, beautifully told." (Observer)

"This may be the best-written memoir ever produced by an American politician." (Joe Klein, Time magazine)

"Extraordinary...truly moving...Obama is a born narrator, with a mastery of colour, scene and personality." (Simon Jenkins, Sunday Times)

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I came to this title with open eyes and was not disappointed wether you agree or not with the politics this is both honest and thoughtful and showing a side to Mr Obama not yet seen
It’s interesting hearing the man himself telling his own beginnings and up to his state senator position
I happily recommend this title to one and all

Insightful piece of work Recommended

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Inspirational story and telling of it, though I was able to follow it at 0,80 speed only. We would need many Barack Obamas to be our politicians all over the world.

Inspirational

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As milenial I can't imagine how is it to have to discover own past through few continents.
Wonderfully narrated with story full of old times, challenges and honor.
Makes me want to have hope for people

Adventurous story of untangling own history

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Not exactly gripping, but with the aftersight of Obama becoming the president, it is nothing less than incredible!
After learning his background of coming from half African and half single mum-he certainly has achieved some lage tasks, at also a relatively young age.

Not particularly exciting...

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Listened to this inspirational book from this beautiful dignified intelligent man, unfortunately at the time in the UK when we are faced with the prospect of having Boris Johnson as our prime minister. God help us

Fabulous

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A great book by a great man. Wish he was still president and hope he runs again. To end with his speech was genius.

One of the best

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Loved it. A life story still being told in real time. An extraordinary man of vision.

A Dreamer of Dreams

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Listening to the historical figure that is Barack Hussein Obama is like watching a sunrise from its very beginning. His voice booms like a trumpet and his writing style is infectious.

I highly rate this book. l resonate deeply with his story.

Audacious in Every Way

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If you love him or hate him. He deserves respect for the life he lived and the inspiration he has given millions.

Best Book I Read in 2017

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Read by himself, this account of Obama'a life opened up issues which you don't realise when you see him in his official capacity e.g. the huge importance of racism in his life. It was a bit long winded in places but his trip to Kenya to find his Dad's birthplace and relatives was memorable.

Excellent insight

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