Obama to host podcast series on great books
Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Former U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting a new six-part podcast series for Audible titled 'A Great Book with Barack Obama.'
- The series, launching September 24, features Obama discussing books that have shaped his worldview with select guests.
- Featured books include works by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Cormac McCarthy, Marilynne Robinson, Robert Penn Warren, and John le Carré.
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is set to launch a new podcast series exploring the profound impact of literature. Titled 'A Great Book with Barack Obama,' the six-part series will premiere on Audible on September 24.
Obama announced the project on his social media channels, expressing his long-held love for books. In each episode, he plans to invite esteemed guests to delve into a single book that has significantly influenced his personal outlook and understanding of the world. While the identities of the guests have not yet been revealed, the selection of books promises a rich intellectual discussion.
Great books have always helped me make sense of who I am and what my values are.
The chosen titles represent a diverse range of American and international literature, including 'The Fire Next Time' by James Baldwin, 'Song of Solomon' by Toni Morrison, 'All the Pretty Horses' by Cormac McCarthy, 'Gilead' by Marilynne Robinson, 'All the King's Men' by Robert Penn Warren, and 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré.
Obama shared his personal connection to these works, stating, "Great books have always helped me make sense of who I am and what my values are." He expressed his hope that the series will inspire listeners to discover or rediscover books that have the power to transform one's perspective on themselves and the world around them.
He hopes that listeners will be inspired to discover or rediscover books that change their view of themselves and the world.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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