Michelle Obama In Her Own Words

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 and inspirational 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 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.