Michelle Obama In Her Own Words - Couverture souple

'The only difference between me and every other woman that I know is that my challenges are publicized, and I'm doing this juggling in front of cameras' Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is First Lady of the United States of America. But she is also a mother, a wife, a descendant of slaves, a lawyer and a campaigner. Her glamorous looks, down-to-earth personality and quirky sense of humour have captivated the world since she first appeared on the public stage. Now this inspiring, often-funny and sometimes-controversial collection of quotations from the history-making First Lady gives a revealing insight into her life.

From thoughts on her role in the White House to reflections on the juggling act between work and motherhood and her own journey from a working class neighbourhood to the White House, as well as her opinion on a range of controversial issues, this is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of this extraordinary woman.

This fascinating, often-funny and sometimes-controversial collection of quotations from Michelle Obama gives a revealing insight into the life and mind of the new First Lady. Featuring her thoughts on the election campaign and how she sees her role in the White House, this timely compendium draws on a range of sources including press interviews, speeches and Michelle's own writing to share her reflections on:

- the juggling act between work and motherhood

- her own journey from Chicago's South Side to Princeton and Harvard

- the women who have influenced her, and

- controversial issues such as abortion, racism and the war in Iraq.

It's an inspiring collection that gives a quick and fascinating glimpse into this intriguing woman's view of the world.