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Obama Reveals Books That Shaped His Thinking in Podcast

Obama Reveals Books That Shaped His Thinking in Podcast

Barack Obama, a former president of the United States, started a new podcast.

In the podcast, he talks about books that helped shape the way he thinks.

Obama says books have long helped him understand his identity and beliefs.

He chose six books that are still very important to him.

He says these books teach lessons about what it means to be human.

The podcast also looks at why certain books stay with readers.

It explores how books shape how people understand themselves and society.

Obama wants to discuss why literature still matters today.

He has not yet told anyone who his guests on the podcast will be.

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