First published 2018
Michelle Obama's life has been a remarkable one. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, she learned the value of hard work and community. As a high-powered lawyer and executive, she balanced the demands of career and family. And as First Lady, she redefined the role, using her platform to champion causes close to her heart. In this intimate memoir, Obama shares her story in her own words – a story of triumph and resilience, of the challenges she's faced and the difference she's made. It's an inspiring tale of a woman who has steadfastly defied expectations, and whose journey will empower readers to do the same.
Genres: autobiography, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, personal-journey
Setting: United States, Chicago, Princeton University, Harvard Law School, Illinois
464 pages · Paperback · Crown