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  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781409098317
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

Michelle Obama

The Making of a First Lady




An accessible biography of international icon Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States.

"I want you to know that we have very much in common. For nothing in my life would have predicted that I would be standing here as First Lady of the United States of America..."

When Michelle Obama spoke these words in a London school, the effect on the students was overwhelming. Her inspiring words, approachable nature and regal style make Michelle a much-loved public figure and a role model in her own right. A child of working class parents in Chicago, Michelle went on to become an Ivy League graduate, a lawyer, and an international icon as wife to President Barack Obama. Her life is a tale of extraordinary achievement in a changing society.

  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781409098317
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

About the author

Dawne Allette

Dawne Allette, a native of Grenada, West Indies, has authored six children's picture books that are noted for their inspiration, lyrics and humour.

She teaches creative writing in Baltimore, USA, and is also a literacy programme facilitator for Baltimore Public Schools. She is also a journalist for the Baltimore Times newspaper.

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Praise for Michelle Obama

In 2008 American politics saw history made as Barack Hussein Obama became not just the 44th president of the United States--he was the first African-American president of the United States. That is an accomplishment that needs to be noted. In this election we also saw the first African-American first lady in the White House--another accomplishment to note. This book relates the story of the woman behind the man in the White House. It is what my son would call a "chapter book." The author gives the story of not only Michelle Obama, but also her family and background. The book contains photos of the first lady as she grew up and in his career. Boxes called "Fact Files" give sidebar tidbits about this historic first lady. Did you know Michelle's first job at Sidley & Austin was handling the account for Barney the dinosaur? The Fact Files make references that are compared to British equivalents; looking at the front of the book shows the book is of British origin. There is no age range given, but my son in fourth grade had no trouble reading it.

John L. Hoh, Jr., http://www.bookideas.com/reviews/index.cfm?fuseaction=displayReview&id=6049