Perhaps best known for being a former First Lady, Michelle Obama is also an incredible leader, writer, and advocate. Readers of this compelling biography get an in-depth look into her life. They'll follow details about her growing up in Chicago's South Side and later attending Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Celebrated is the release of her best-selling autobiography Becoming. Vibrant photographs and captivating text give readers an appreciation...

"What makes Michelle Obama extraordinary? Read this book to find out. We explore her childhood in Chicago and her education leading to Harvard Law School. We look at her career as a lawyer, and when she met her future husband, Barack Obama. This would lead to her becoming the First Lady of the United States, the wife of the President. Read about others' perspectives on her life, and how she has broken boundaries compared to other women in the past,...

In just a few generations, Michelle Obama's family has blazed a path from a slave cabin to the White House. She's now writing a new chapter in history as a fresh kind of first lady, old-fashioned in many ways, yet so genuine and natural that she constantly surprises and inspires.

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is a lawyer, a best-selling author, and a powerful advocate for equal rights. From Chicago to Harvard, the White House and beyond, follow Obama's trailblazing and inspiring journey"--

Presents the life and accomplishments of the First Lady of the United States, from her childhood in Chicago and her career as a lawyer to her marriage to Barack Obama and her initiatives in the White House.

As the first African American first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had a big role to fill. Readers will follow Obamas journey from her childhood in Chicago to her work as a lawyer and her achievements in the White House. They will also learn how she helped with her husbands political career and helped him win presidential elections in 2008 and 2012.

For eight years, Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States, and during those years she broke many of the traditions and roles of the position. She appeared on television shows, handed out awards, worked in the garden, and posted on social media. She established important programs, from Let's Move to Make a Difference. Her sense of humor, strong drive to help others, and even stronger love for her family shone through every step of the...

"Offers readers an inside look into the life of Michelle Obama and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged children to be healthy and supported educational opportunities for females across the globe"--Publishers website.

An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day.