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- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- Windsor/Paragon
- Pages
- 535
- ISBN
- 9781408429150
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (41)
Dreams from My Father A Story of Race and Inheritance
2007 • Crown
English
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Random House Children's Books
English
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Canongate Books
English
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and Inheritance
2022 • Walker Books
English
Los sueños de mi padre (Edición adaptada para jóvenes) / Dreams from My Father ( Adapted for Young Adults)
2022 • National Geographic Books
Spanish
Other editions

Dreams from My Father A Story of Race and Inheritance
2007 • Crown
English

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Random House Children's Books
English

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Canongate Books
English

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and Inheritance
2022 • Walker Books
English

Los sueños de mi padre (Edición adaptada para jóvenes) / Dreams from My Father ( Adapted for Young Adults)
2022 • National Geographic Books
Spanish

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Random House Children's Books
English

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2024 • Random House
English

Barack Obama:2008 Presidential Campaign Speeches By Barack Obama
2008 • Classic House Books
English

Dreams from My Father A Story of Race and Inheritance
2007 • Crown
English

Dreams From My Father
2000 • CANONGATE BOOKS
English

Dreams from My Father
2004 • Canongate Books Ltd.
English

Dreams from My Father
1997 • Random House Value Publishing
English

Dreams from My Father: Library Edition
2007 • Random House
English

Dreams from My Father
1997 • Times Books
English

내 아버지로부터의 꿈(양장본 HardCover)
2007 • 랜덤하우스코리아
Korean

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) A Story of Race and Inheritance
2021 • Canongate Books
English

Dreams From My Father
2008 • Canongate Books
English

Dreams from My Father
2008 • Three Rivers Press
English

Dreams from My Father
2009 • Reader's Digest Australia
English

Dreams from My Father (Random House Large Print)
2006 • Random House Large Print
English

Pitā se mile sapane
2009 • Aravinda Kumāra Pabliśarsa
Hindi

Aavaasaa ȯvlȯsȯn mȯrȯȯdȯl: garal u̇u̇sėl ba ȯv zalgamzhlalyn tu̇u̇kh
2010 • "Khȯkh Sudar Printing" KhKhK-iĭn Khėvlėkh U̇ĭldvėrt khėvlėv
Mongolian

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance. Barack Obama
2009 • Canongate Books
English

Los sueños de mi padre
2023 • DEBOLSILLO
Spanish

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
2008 • Random House Large Print
English

Dromen van mijn vader een autobiografie
2007 • Dedicon
Dutch

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
2008 • Canongate Books
English

Babamdan Hayaller
2015 • Pegasus
Turkish

Origem Dos Meus Sonhos, a
2008 • Gente
Portuguese

Los sueños de mi padre : una historia de raza y herencia
2017 • Editorial Debate
Spanish

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
2005 • Random House Audio
English

Å leve en drøm min afrikanske arv
2009 • Cappelen Damm
Norwegian

Les rêves de mon père document
2008 • Presses de la Cité
French

Oubama de meng xiang zhi lu a story of race and inheritance
2008 • Shi bao wen hua chu ban
Chinese

Ein amerikanischer Traum die Geschichte meiner Familie
2009 • Dt. Taschenbuch-Verlag
German

Rūyā Hā Yi Pidaram
2009 • Nashr Dur Dānish Bahman
Persian

Los sueños de mi padre: Una historia de raza y herencia / Dreams From My Father
2009 • PRH Grupo Editorial
Spanish

マイ・ドリーム バラク・オバマ自伝
2007 • ダイヤモンド社
Japanese

I sogni di mio padre un racconto sulla razza e l'eredita
2009 • Nutrimenti
Italian

Les rêves de mon père : l'histoire d'un héritage en noir et blanc : autobiographie
2008 • Presses de la cité
French

Dromen van mijn vader een autobiografie
2008 • Atlas
Dutch
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Many readers found this memoir to be a deeply insightful and compelling read, offering a unique perspective into the author's early life and personal journey. Reviewers frequently praised the book for its ability to delve into themes of identity, race, family dynamics, and belonging, making it a thought-provoking experience. The prose was often described as eloquent, perceptive, and lyrical, with some readers finding it beautifully written and moving. The book's accessibility, particularly the young adult adaptation, was highlighted as a major positive, making it engaging for a wide range of readers, including teens and those learning English. Many appreciated gaining a deeper understanding of the author's background and how his early experiences shaped his worldview, often noting its inspiring quality.
While largely positive, some reviews noted a few drawbacks. A minority of readers felt the writing, particularly in the adapted young adult version, was not consistently well-executed. Some also found the initial pace to be slow or felt that certain family stories became somewhat convoluted. A desire for more detail on the author's social change work or a deeper exploration of his personal feelings was expressed by a few, suggesting that the book, written early in his career, might only offer a partial glimpse into his full identity. Additionally, a few readers found the book less inspiring than anticipated.
Overall, the book is highly regarded as a significant and relatable memoir that explores universal questions of self-discovery and connection. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in personal journeys, the complexities of family relationships, and the nuanced exploration of racial identity and cultural experiences. Given its accessible style, it is an excellent choice for young adults, those seeking a clear and engaging biography, or anyone looking for a book that prompts reflection on society and individual purpose. The memoir is seen as a powerful testament to finding one's place in the world and understanding the roots that shape us.
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