Michelle Obama
Author
Language
English
Description
"Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt...
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 24
Physical Desc
xvii, 406 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with boldness, she asks young readers: Who are you, and what do...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
271 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A sumptuously photographed guide by the first lady describes how her daughters and she planted a vegetable garden on the White House's South Lawn as part of an initiative to raise awareness about childhood obesity, in a reference that shares gardening tips, recipes and advice for making healthier food choices.
Author
Publisher
Plaza Janés
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
526 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Language
Español
Description
An intimate memoir by the former First Lady chronicles the experiences that have shaped her remarkable life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago through her setbacks and achievements in the White House.
Author
Publisher
White House Historical Association
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
13th ed.
Physical Desc
98 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This special edition was produced to accompany C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence and Image, an original series exploring America's first ladies, their lives, the times in which they lived, and their effect on the country. The book not only provides a special perspective on national life, but also offers a considered insight into the lives of notable women. The first ladies are brought to life with portraits drawn from the White House collection, as...