Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
by Barack Obama
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 129K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 453 pages.
About Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man—has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey—first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother’s family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father’s life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barack Obama |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 453 |
| Kindle Price | $8.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 128,961 |
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What genre is Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance?
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance worth reading?
Based on 129K reader ratings, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance?
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance has 453 pages.
Who wrote Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance?
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance was written by Barack Obama. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance?
The ISBN-13 for Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance is 9781921351430.0.
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance is available on Kindle for $8.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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