Bibliograph

A singular woman, the untold story of Barack Obama's mother, Janny Scott

Type

Label

A singular woman, the untold story of Barack Obama's mother, Janny Scott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-374)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A singular woman

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

679930981

Responsibility statement

Janny Scott

Sub title

the untold story of Barack Obama's mother

Summary

Award-winning reporter Scott uncovers the full breadth of Stanley Ann Dunham's inspiring and untraditional lifeBarack Obama has written extensively about his father but credited his mother for "what is best in me." Still, little is known about this fiercely independent, spirited woman who raised the man who became the first biracial president of the United States. This book is that story. Award-winning New York Times reporter Janny Scott tells the story of this unique woman, Stanley Ann Dunham, who broke many of the rules of her time, and shows how her fierce example helped influence the future president--and can serve as an inspiration to us all.--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Dreams from the prairie -- Coming of age in Seattle -- East-west -- Initiation in Java -- Trespassers will be eaten -- In the field -- Community organizing -- The foundation -- "Surviving and thriving against all odds" -- Manhattan chill -- Coming home

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