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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"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...
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English
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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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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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English
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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
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English
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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
Foundation Distribution
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
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Believe: The Barack Obama Story is an intimate portrait of the life of Barack Obama that details his early life in Hawaii as well as his meteoric rise in politics culminating with his historic victory in the 2008 Presidential election.
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Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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303 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, color portraits ; 30 cm
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English
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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...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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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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English
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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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English
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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.
