Michelle Obama : First Lady of Hope

She was the first African-American First Lady, an enormous challenge at a time when some Americans could not accept such a concept. Michelle Obama served her eight years in the White House with honor and grace. As First Lady, Michelle Obama was an articulate woman who was comfortable in front of the camera. She was measured and funny, engaging, and intelligent. She never shied away from the big questions. She was every bit as thoughtful and well-spoken as her famous spouse. Ten years later, what can we learn from her tenure? What did Michelle Obama give us during her times in the glaring spotlight? Elizabeth Lightfoot explores these questions as she assesses the glowing legacy of a First Lady who captured America's hearts. As she searched for answers, Lightfoot found herself inspired by Michelle Obama's example as a woman, wife, and mother; by her marriage, which by all accounts is a true partnership of equals; and by the Obamas' scandal-free decade in the world spotlight. Here is an inspirational account of one woman's commitment to the public good, and her remarkable list of accomplishments. These are lessons worth marveling at, perhaps none more important in today's increasingly fractious world than this:"When they go low, we go high." Michelle Obama has never veered from that creed. We all should be so purposeful. Book jacket.