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Overview
Michelle Obama has been by her husband's side throughout his historic presidential campaign, a dynamic personality whether she is delivering speeches or hitting the dance floor on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Follow the story of a hardworking girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago and how she has inspired our nation to believe in the American Dream that her life exemplifies. In her own stirring words: America should be a place where you can make it if you try.
Written by David Bergen Brophy, this in-depth biography captures the heart and soul of the First Lady behind the campaign for change.
Synopsis
Michelle Obama has been by her husband's side throughout his historic presidential campaign, a dynamic personality whether she is delivering speeches or hitting the dance floor on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Follow the story of a hardworking girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago and how she has inspired our nation to believe in the American Dream that her life exemplifies. In her own stirring words: America should be a place where you can make it if you try.
Written by David Bergen Brophy, this in-depth biography captures the heart and soul of the First Lady behind the campaign for change.
VOYA
Michelle Robinson Obama's own words from campaign trail speeches given on behalf of her husband provide the framework for this fascinating look at the nation's first African American First Lady. Brophy goes beyond the well-known outline of her life - born into an industrious, loving, working class family in Chicago, has an impressive educational background, became a lawyer in a prestigious firm, was initially resistant to President Obama's romantic interest - to flesh out her story with little-known details and considerable charm. Youth who pick up this title will be surprised to learn the Mrs. Obama, her parents, and her brother all skipped the second grade. They should take heart from learning that although Mrs. Obama is known for her academic brilliance, she studied relentlessly and hard to overcome her struggles with standardized tests. Brophy balances the sorrow losing her devoted, hardworking father to Multiple Sclerosis by including some funny nuggets - the Obama children, Sasha and Malia, refer to their Secret Service detail as "the secret people." The author also mixes personal data with information about the political process that brought the Obamas to the White House. He covers the primaries, the national race, and the Electoral College, and provides a glossary of political terms and an essay on the National Convention. This biography is a must-have for all school libraries. Reviewer: Beth E. Andersen