Titles of Books…
Book 1: Things Fall Apart
Book 2: A Grain of Wheat
Book 3: Long Walk to Freedom
Book 4: Americanah
Book 5: The Return
Book 6: The World As It Is
Barack Obama
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This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories. As I prepare for this trip, I wanted to share a list of books that I’d recommend for summer reading: https://www.facebook.com/barackobama/posts/10156007456406749 …
let's see if there's any codes in here. note the number of books being 6…
Book 1: Things Fall Apart -
Obama says of it: This novel paints a picture of traditional society wrestling with the arrival of foreign influence.
Me: Yes, things certainly have fallen apart for the plants.
Book 2: A Grain of Wheat-
Obama says of it: A chronicle of the events leading up to Kenyas independence, and a compelling story.
Me: This is the only place I can go with as bad as things are, my life has been quite a story. I'm free of the Cabal now and finally going home.
Book 3: Long Walk to Freedom
Obama: This memoir traces the arc of his life from a small village, to his long imprisonment, to his ascension to President, and global icon
Me: He is trying to say he was never bad but just imprisoned by the Cabal, so don't put me in jail Mr. Trump!
Book 4: Americanah
Obama: raising universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas experience for the African diaspora, and the search for identity and a home
Me: He is saying I've got nowhere else to go and am totally fucked. Ok, yes, I'm from Kenya, you got me!
Book 5: The Return
Obama: a graceful guide through Libya’s history with the author’s dogged quest to find his father who disappeared in Gaddafi’s prisons.
Me: He is saying I'll come back to America, and I'll help the good guys. I'll be the guide you need! The people trust me!
Book 6: The World As It Is
Obama: It’s true,
Me: Read all the titles together and "I'm fucked, but I can help you and you can use me. Just don't put me in jail. I didn't have a choice and I'm a global icon. I recognize we lost, you win, this is the world as it is.