A book launch and donation ceremony for Dreams from My Father (the first book of Barack Obama), translated by Saya Shwe O Latt, was held on 3 December at the Central Hotel in Yangon.

Saya Shwe O Latt explained the contents of the book, the purpose of translating it, and the objectives of holding the launch event. Madam Susan from the US Embassy and Saya Myinmu Maung Naing Moe, chairman of Myanmar Writers’ Association, made remarks.

The author donated 150 copies of book to the libraries of IPRD, and the relevant official received the donation and gave the certificate of honour in return.

The book contains 19 chapters detailing the childhood, student life, political entry, and political journey related experiences of Barack Hussein Obama, the first African-American President of the United States.

The event was attended by relevant officials of respective embassies, great writers, book lovers and invitees.

Kyaw Tint Tun (IPRD)/KTZH

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