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An inspiring story of a modern American icon, here is the first comprehensive account of the life and times of Michelle Obama. With disciplined reporting and a storyteller’s eye for revealing detail, Peter Slevin follows Michelle to the White House from her working-class childhood on Chicago’s largely segregated South Side. He illuminates her tribulations at Princeton University and Harvard Law School during the racially charged 1980s and the dilemmas she faced in Chicago while building a high-powered career, raising a family, and helping a young community organizer named Barack Obama become president of the United States.
From the lessons she learned in Chicago to the messages she shares as one of the most recognizable women in the world, the story of this first lady is the story of America. Michelle Obama: A Life is a fresh and compelling view of a woman of unique achievement and purpose.
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Customers find the book engaging and insightful. They describe the female subject as intelligent, classy, and a wonderful role model. The writing quality is described as well-written, articulate, and skilled. Readers appreciate the character development as compassionate, strong, and inspiring. They find the author’s writing style to be truthful and accurate. The historical context is appreciated as well, providing a good account of Michelle Obama’s early life.
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