Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters is a children's book by United States President Barack Obama, with illustrations by Loren Long. It is described by the publisher as "a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation." The stories of thirteen Americans are told in the book: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Neil Armstrong, Sitting Bull, Cesar Chavez, Billie Holiday, Maya Lin, Albert Einstein (who was born in Germany), Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Robinson, Helen Keller, and Jane Addams."The proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to a scholarship fund for the children of fallen and disabled US service personnel. Obama finished writing the book in 2008, after he was elected but before taking office. What a great tribute to some of our nation's greatest pioneers. Written by Barack Obama as a letter to his daughters about their potential and possibilities the president highlights some pretty amazing individuals. The tributes are varied ranging from Billie Holiday to Sitting Bull; Maya Lin to Jane Addams; Cesar Chavez to Neil Armstrong and many more. And then there is this: "Have I told you you are part of a family?A man named Abraham Lincoln knew...This man of the people, simple and plain,Asked more of our country--that we behave as kin."Beautiful.
What do You think about Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters (2010)?
I really like the diversity of people chosen for the book. Great list of role models for kids today.
—kalpana
