Dreams from My Father (P)

Literary awards - British Book Award for The Best Biography (2009), Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (2006).

In "Dreams from My Father," written by Barack Obama at the age of thirty-three, the future President reflects on a profound personal journey. Born to a black African father and a white American mother, Obama was just two years old when his father left their family. Decades later, a phone call from Nairobi informs Obama of his father's passing, sparking an emotional quest to uncover the truth about his father's life and reconcile his own complex heritage.

This poignant memoir is more than the story of one man's search for identity; it resonates with our universal yearning to understand our roots and the forces that shape us. Through Obama's introspective narrative, "Dreams from My Father" offers a compelling exploration of family, race, and the pursuit of belonging in a world marked by diversity and change.

Discover this unforgettable memoir that not only illuminates Obama's personal odyssey but also speaks to the broader human experience of self-discovery and acceptance.