Monday, June 15, 2009

Kenyan brother Obama will release memoirs in the United States.

Half-brother of U.S. President George Obama book memoirs, reports Associated Press. One of the many relatives of Barack Obama who lives in Kenya, signed a contract with New York publisher Simon & Schuster. George Obama is the fact that he was on trial for drug possession, and the publishers felt his history of "touching".
In early 2009, George Obama, who is now 27 years old, was charged with drug possession and resisting arrest, but then all the charges against him dropped. In the book, working title of "Rodina" (Homeland), will be treated as George became acquainted with the world of crime and poverty, and then became involved in public work and help those in need. The book will be released in collaboration with journalist Demienom Lewis (Damien Lewis).
"Even if George Obama is not half brother was our president, his story still would have been touching and inspiring - said executive vice president of Simon & Schuster, David Rosenthal (David Rosenthal). - This is a vivid lesson of survival, determination and courage." Contract terms are not disclosed, but an informed source conveyed that George Obama's fee is calculated six sum.
George - youngest of seven children late Kenyans, Barack Obama senior, the father of U.S. President. Other relatives of the president is also working on memoirs, in particular, his stepsister, Maya Soetoro-Ng (Maya Soetoro-Ng).

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