“That's what the leadership was teaching me, day by day: that the self-interest I was supposed to be looking for extended well beyond the immediacy of issues, that beneath the small talk and sketchy biographies and received opinions, people carried with them some central explanation of themselves. Stories full of terror and wonder, studded with events that still haunted or inspired them. Sacred stories.”
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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