“The underlying struggle - between worlds of plenty and worlds of want; between the modern and the ancient; between those who embrace our teeming, colliding, irksome diversity, while still insisting on a set of values that binds us together, and those who would seek, under whatever flag or slogan or sacred text, a certainty and simplification that justifies cruelty toward those not like us.”
Quote by Barack Obama
Work
Dreams From My Father
In this memoir, Barack Obama reflects on his early life, his complex racial identity, and his journey to self-discovery. The book delves into his experiences growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia, his time at Columbia University, and his early political involvement. more
Author
Barack Obama
Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961, served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama's presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the Affordable Care Act and the normalization of relations with Cuba. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. more
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