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Explores the life and career of former First Lady Michelle Obama, including her roots in Chicago, her work in the White House, and her programs helping the youth.

"Abigail Adams was a remarkable woman who led a fascinating life. She was interested in politics. She was against slavery. She wanted rights for women. Abigail was wife, a mother, and a First Lady. She and other women helped win the American Revolution"--Back cover.

Offers readers an inside look into the life of Abigail Adams and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. including her progressive stance on women's rights in the 1700s, and her campaign for education rights for all.

"Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and . . . books"--Provided by publisher.

"A collection of . . . intimate photographs of Michelle Obama, coupled with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from official White House photographer . . . Amanda Lucidon, presented in a . . . format for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Perhaps best known for being a former First Lady, Michelle Obama is also an incredible leader, writer, and advocate. Readers of this . . . volume get a . . . look into her life--from growing up in Chicago's South Side and later attending Princeton University and Harvard Law School to the release of her . . . autobiography Becoming. Photographs and . . . text give readers an appreciation for the hard work of a woman who has supported many causes and inspired countless people"--Provided by publisher.

An autobiography of lawyer and American First Lady Michelle Obama.

Explores the life of Michelle Obama, former First Lady and child and veteran rights activist.

Former first lady Michelle Obama reflects on her childhood, path to becoming a lawyer, her relationship with former president Barack, her time in the White House, and life after the presidency. She looks back at the struggles of being a woman of color in white male-dominated professions, and how she overcame to succeed alongside her husband. Mrs. Obama discusses her personal initiatives as first lady, including a focus on health, physical activity, and nutrition, while also looking at her dual roles as a professional mom. She finally reflects on her husband's political career, from the early arguments about his desire to run for president to the campaign trail, and finally to his swearing in as the forty-fourth president. Includes a selection of candid photographs.

Former first lady Michelle Obama reflects on her childhood, path to becoming a lawyer, her relationship with former president Barack, her time in the White House, and life after the presidency. She looks back at the struggles of being a woman of color in white male-dominated professions, and how she overcame to succeed alongside her husband. Mrs. Obama discusses her personal initiatives as first lady, including a focus on health, physical activity, and nutrition, while also looking at her dual roles as a professional mom. She finally reflects on her husband's political career, from the early arguments about his desire to run for president to the campaign trail, and finally to his swearing in as the forty-fourth president. Includes a selection of candid photographs.