| |  | Author: Barack Obama
Publisher: Times Books
Category: Book
Buy New: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  321 reviews
Sales Rank: 58996
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 403
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.8 x 1.8
ISBN: 081292343X
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.8960730092
EAN: 9780812923438
ASIN: 081292343X
Publication Date: July 18, 1995
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Condition: Brand New 1st edition Hardcover with dust jacket, 2007 edition copyright 1995, 2004 later printing
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 EXCEPTIONAL ON VIRTUALLY EVERY LEVEL October 7, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Out of all the autobiographies I've read of prominent men and women, and particularly those wih political ambition and desire for high office, I don't think I've ever read anything as frank and straightforward as this book of Obama's. Writing about oneself is difficult for most people most of the time, and here, describing one's childhood (or bi-racial childhood as Americans often say) involves displaying whatever conclusions you've reached as you assenbked your emotional and intellectual self, in different parts of this country, and in Indonesia, and that must surely have been profoundly difficult.
Considering the high level of education Obama's achieved, that the book is written well should be no surprise. But what is so amazing about all this is that currently the election campaign of Obama's Republican opponent is attempting to encourage the voting public that there is an impenetrable veil of mystery surrounding candidate Obama; mystery about his morals, his political affiliations, his religious obligations.. It seems obvious to me that anybody in this country or this world could find the man revealed with maximum clarity simply by reading this exceptional book. The latest Republican hocus-pocus is nonsense. It depends on the shameful racist tradition that says no white person can ever accept any level of intimacy -- certainly not an equitable one -- with any person of color, and that understanding would be a breach of caste.
We will be reading this splendid book for many years, both as adults and as students and children. It will become a young people's library classic.
 Zzzz...Zzzz...HUH! what oh erm....Zzzz...Zzzz October 7, 2008
7 out of 32 found this review helpful
ok first off I am not in favor for Obama's political ideals, lets just get that out of the way now. This Book was Sooo Boring. I wanted to know more of the man, and what better way the by his own words. I think I found out more stuff about him before he was alive. He talks about the great life of his family and the web of emotions connected to the race differance between his father and the mothers side. He also goes on about the "true love" connection of his father and mother ...BEFORE HE WAS CONCIEVED... sorry but if I was to write a book of my own life and the connection I had with my father, I'd might start with my earliest memory. He talks of stroking of hands and gazing of eyes like he was there. People might call this filler and/or juicing the story up, I call it packing a troubled past up with white lies to make it look presentable.
Saying that I find much of his ideals and "black" reactionary remarks in the book racist and selling out the "we can do it" idea to a self-victimizing hate speech.
Dreams From My Father October 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the most compelling story that really resonates with me. Barak Obama's life connects with a little bit of everyone no matter your race or background. In his book, Barak Obama articulates the near and distant relationships specifically with his grandparents and estranged parents, which ultimately shaped his character to what it is now; open, inclusive and inspirational. After reading this book, I knew that this was no ordinary man. If an ordinary man he is certainly destined for extraordinary things. He is genuine and open about his past even the troubling part he tells about his youth. You Must Read! I was spell bound, once you start reading you won't stop until finished. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Great October 2, 2008
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
The book was a new paper cover. It came promptly and was packaged well. In perfect condition.
Researching the Man September 30, 2008
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
The man who wrote the book does not seem to be the man presented for the Presidency. This promotes a somewhat scary situation of mind-set of the man. It is a must read before the election.
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