Michelle Obama
1) Becoming
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English
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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private. A deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily...
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English
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"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.
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...
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Language
English
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The election of Barack Obama has brought worldwide attention not only to what his policies will be, but to what kind of First Lady Michelle Obama will be. Throughout the long campaign season, Michelle Robinson Obama garnered a good amount of attention, kudos and criticism about her words, actions, even her appearance, but few people know what kind of role she will play once she settles into the White House. One clue is to examine her words and statements...
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Series
Language
English
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A Birthday Card in Book Form! Features nearly 90 witty and inspirational quotations, and a page for inscribing your personal birthday message.
Capricorn Michelle Obama easily lives up to the sign's reputation as CEO of the zodiac. The former First Lady displays great gratitude for the people who help her, and she doesn't take herself too seriously. On Jimmy Kimmel Live she read out Jimmy's list of things she can say after leaving the White House,...
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Language
English
Description
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's story has just begun. The Obamas have remained quite busy with their new life of activism, which includes their issue-oriented production company, Higher Ground, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2020. Mrs. Obama's autobiography, Becoming, has become the best-selling memoir of all time and even won a Grammy following the publication of her book. Get lost in the incredible journey of this modern-day First...
Publisher
Legacy Distribution
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (53 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Former First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA’S story has just begun. The Obamas have remained quite busy with their new life of activism which includes their issue-oriented production company, Higher Ground, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2020. Mrs. Obama’s autobiography, Becoming, has become the best-selling memoir of all time and even won a Grammy following the publication of her book. Get lost in the incredible journey of this modern-day First...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
271 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the First Lady and her daughters planted a vegetable garden on the White House's South Lawn as part of an initiative to raise awareness about childhood obesity, and shares gardening tips, recipes, and advice for making healthier food choices.
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
303 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, color portraits ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History documents Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy's iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith's stature been commissioned to bring a new design spirit to the mansion. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival...
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.
Protagonista de una vida plena y exitosa, Michelle Obama se ha convertido en una de las mujeres más icónicas y cautivadoras de nuestra era. Como primera dama de los Estados Unidos de América, y primera afroamericana en desempeñar esa...
12) Minha história
Author
Publisher
Objetiva
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
440 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 23 cm
Language
Portuguese
Description
"Com uma vida repleta de realizações significativas, Michelle Obama se consolidou como uma das mulheres mais icônicas e cativantes de nosso tempo. Como primeira-dama dos Estados Unidos -- a primeira afro-americana a ocupar essa posição--, ela ajudou a criar a mais acolhedora e inclusiva Casa Branca da história. Ao mesmo tempo, se posicionou como uma poderosa porta-voz das mulheres e meninas nos Estados Unidos e ao redor do mundo, mudando drasticamente...
13) By the People
Publisher
Giant Pictures
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (115 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
An all-access pass to the historic Obama campaign during its two-year odyssey to the White House from 2006-2008, chronicling the daily ups and downs of the campaign trail as experienced by Obama, his family, campaign stuff and volunteers.
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...
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Language
English
Description
This rare compilation includes memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, these speeches not only represent important moments of Black history but reveal the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography that introduces each speaker. The speeches featured in this...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"An intimate, revealing look at one artist's journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache-over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized...
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Language
English
Description
Melania Trump embodies both the symbol of a modern American conservative woman, as well as limitless ambition in pursuit of success. Political journalist Laurence Haïm, who has observed Melania for years, reveals essential characteristics of the First Lady that help clarify the mystery that surrounds a woman few people know.
