Review of Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack ObamaMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reading this book, there was one thought that kept spinning through my head: "I like this guy!"
Seeing Mr Obama on TV and reading about him in different newspapers in the time before his election to President, he amazed me. The way he talked drew me in and his charisma and vision fascinated me. But, I wondered, did he have the experience to know what he was talking about? How well would his words translate into action?
Reading about Mr Obama's life and experiences in Hawaii, Indonesia, Chicago and Kenya was extremely interesting.
To have access to diverse environments such as these is one thing, but to be an insider there (instead of a visitor or a tourist) is something else entirely. It gives one unique insights that aren't available to others, and I feel that this is definitely true in his case.
I wanted to read this book as I wanted to find out more about Mr Obama - what exactly are his ideas, how did he form these ideas, and how will they translate into action?
Having read the book, I am impressed by this man. He understands what life is like for the every-day people living in America, and has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly - not just in America but in the world.
I found the first part of this book somewhat hard to get through, but found it well worth it in the end. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone interested in Barack Obama's life story and the ideas and influences that shaped him.
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