And Then Life Happens by Auma Obama

And Then Life Happens is Auma Obama’s personal account of growing up in rural Kenya and coming of age halfway across the world from her younger brother, Barack, whom she only knew through their father’s stories until their heartfelt meeting as adults in Chicago. Ever ambitious and driven, Auma narrates a story of love, family, and perseverance with refreshing honesty and compassion, recounting her lifelong struggle to balance a desire for education and activism while staying true to her cultural values and family heritage.