Dreams From My Father (Hb)

Dreams From My Father, now adapted for young adults, is an intimate memoir of Barack Obama's early life. This coming-of-age story blends family, race, and identity as it follows a boy born to a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father who moves from Hawaii to Indonesia and back again. Aimed at teens and young readers, the book carries a thoughtful, hopeful tone that invites readers to explore who they are and what they can become. Dreams From My Father is written with a quiet, intimate cadence, tracing Obama's upbringing from Hawaii to Indonesia, then back to Hawaii to live with his grandparents, and later his experiences in New York and Chicago. The edition for young adults adds an author introduction, a full-color photo insert, and a comprehensive family tree to help readers connect to the people behind the story. The narrative blends personal memories with larger questions of identity and responsibility, offering pages that feel like a conversation with an elder and a mentor at once. The pacing invites readers to think about their own roots while following his path toward leadership, service, and purpose. Intimate exploration of upbringing, family, heritage, and identity Edition features: new author introduction, full-color photo insert, and a comprehensive family tree Accessible, reflective storytelling that invites teens to consider their origins and future Thoughtful writing style that navigates complex topics with clarity Dreams From My Father offers readers a thoughtful invitation to consider where they come from and how those origins shape who they become. After turning the final page, readers may feel inspired to pursue purpose, service, and authenticity in their own lives, carrying a deeper appreciation for history, family, and possibility.