75 pages • 2 hours read
Barack ObamaDreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Barack Obama's Dreams From My Father is lauded for its eloquent prose and profound reflection on race, identity, and heritage. Readers appreciate its candid narrative and emotional depth. However, some critics note its occasional verbosity and nonlinear structure. Overall, it is praised as a powerful memoir offering valuable insights into Obama's formative years.
Who Should Read Dreams From My Father?
Readers who appreciate deeply personal memoirs with rich reflections on identity, race, and heritage will enjoy Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father. This audience may also find interest in books like Richard Wright's Black Boy and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which similarly explore complex personal and social themes.
Recommended
Reading Age
16+yearsLexile Level
910L