Obama Vs Anthony
Compare/Contrast Dreams From My Father and Finding Audrey
One common observation about humanity is that each and every human is in this world for a reason, and oftentimes, we each need to discover what that reason is. Many quotes have the theme, “It’s the journey that matters, not the destination,” and indeed, it’s the journey where all of the learning takes place, that’s why all books end when the adventure is over. Literature is a reflection on society’s values, and an insight into human nature, so naturally many books have stories that explore a person’s journey throughout their life. From the poorest to the richest, the youngest to the oldest, each person has a story to tell. Barack Obama shares his story of self-discovery through his …show more content…
For Obama, he has always identified with the black man’s struggles because he himself was treated as such, but growing up, he did not have a father figure to guide his way, and wasn’t sure who he was or who he was suppose to be. Audrey had lost herself when her anxiety got the better of her and needed to regain her sense of self and belonging. From one of the most powerful people in the world, to a teenager in distress, each of us has a journey that helped us figure out who we are, and both Finding Audrey and Dreams from My Father help to express the life lesson that finding one’s place in the world can be hard, but ultimately, it’s achievable because we all have a spot in this vast …show more content…
As teenagers, we are told that we are in a transitional time period where we “find ourselves,” but life is often confusing and throws many curve balls our way, the books Finding Audrey and Dreams from My Father both show that no matter how confusing life is, each person can secure their position in the world, even though it may seem impossible at times. Both books were beautifully written and full of voice, and any reader can empathize with the struggles of Obama and Audrey, even if they’ve never been in a similar circumstance. Personally, I found Dreams from My Father to be very insightful and eye-opening, though tinged with confusion and sadness, and Finding Audrey was very humorous and realistic. To support my previous point: Of the last couple books that you’ve read, how many of them were about an adventure or
One common observation about humanity is that each and every human is in this world for a reason, and oftentimes, we each need to discover what that reason is. Many quotes have the theme, “It’s the journey that matters, not the destination,” and indeed, it’s the journey where all of the learning takes place, that’s why all books end when the adventure is over. Literature is a reflection on society’s values, and an insight into human nature, so naturally many books have stories that explore a person’s journey throughout their life. From the poorest to the richest, the youngest to the oldest, each person has a story to tell. Barack Obama shares his story of self-discovery through his …show more content…
For Obama, he has always identified with the black man’s struggles because he himself was treated as such, but growing up, he did not have a father figure to guide his way, and wasn’t sure who he was or who he was suppose to be. Audrey had lost herself when her anxiety got the better of her and needed to regain her sense of self and belonging. From one of the most powerful people in the world, to a teenager in distress, each of us has a journey that helped us figure out who we are, and both Finding Audrey and Dreams from My Father help to express the life lesson that finding one’s place in the world can be hard, but ultimately, it’s achievable because we all have a spot in this vast …show more content…
As teenagers, we are told that we are in a transitional time period where we “find ourselves,” but life is often confusing and throws many curve balls our way, the books Finding Audrey and Dreams from My Father both show that no matter how confusing life is, each person can secure their position in the world, even though it may seem impossible at times. Both books were beautifully written and full of voice, and any reader can empathize with the struggles of Obama and Audrey, even if they’ve never been in a similar circumstance. Personally, I found Dreams from My Father to be very insightful and eye-opening, though tinged with confusion and sadness, and Finding Audrey was very humorous and realistic. To support my previous point: Of the last couple books that you’ve read, how many of them were about an adventure or