Come moglie del quarantatreesimo presidente degli Stati Uniti e prima First Lady afroamericana, Michelle Robinson Obama ha lasciato un segno indelebile. Il suo percorso, dalla crescita nel South Side di Chicago alla laurea a Princeton e Harvard, ha plasmato la sua visione del mondo. Dopo la sua formazione, ha intrapreso diverse attività professionali, tra cui la pratica legale e il lavoro per l'ufficio del sindaco di Chicago e il centro medico dell'università. Queste esperienze le hanno fornito una prospettiva unica che ha portato nel suo ruolo pubblico.
"C'è ancora molto che non so dell'America, della vita, di quel che potrebbe riservarci il futuro. Ma conosco me stessa. Mio padre, Fraser, mi ha insegnato a lavorare sodo, ridere spesso e mantenere la parola data. Mia madre, Marian, mi ha mostrato come pensare con la mia testa e far sentire la mia voce. Insieme, nel piccolo appartamento nel South Side di Chicago, mi hanno aiutata a riconoscere il valore della nostra storia, della mia storia, all'interno di quella, più grande, del nostro Paese. Anche se non è bella o perfetta. Anche se è più dura di quanto vorresti che fosse. La tua storia è quello che hai, quello che avrai sempre. Non dimenticarla mai."--
Beautifully illustrated with over 200 photographs, including exclusive images, this book offers a stunning journey through Michelle Obama's style evolution, presented in her own words for the first time. It celebrates her fashion journey from her husband's U.S. Senate campaign to her role as the first Black First Lady and her current status as a prominent figure. Michelle Obama reveals how she uses fashion to draw attention to her messages, featuring insights from her trusted stylist Meredith Koop, makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, and designers who have dressed her for significant events. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at how her most memorable looks were created while sharing a powerful narrative about self-presentation. Obama's candid stories highlight her evolving approach to fashion—from the colorful sheath dresses and cardigans of her First Lady days to the bold suits and casual styles post-White House. She explores the joy and purpose of fashion, emphasizing that when wielded with intention, clothing can uplift and affirm one's values. Ultimately, she concludes that while confidence cannot be merely donned, intentional or cherished clothing can help one feel like their best self.
"What's your journey of becoming? Based on Michelle Obama's ... memoir, this ... journal features an intimate and inspiring introduction by the former First Lady and more than 150 inspiring questions and quotes to help you discover--and rediscover--your story ... With this journal, she now provides you with the encouragement to find value in your own personal journey of becoming. ... includes thought-provoking prompts designed to help you reflect on your personal and family history; your goals, challenges, and dreams; what moves you and brings you hope; and what future you imagine for yourself and your community."--Publisher's website
Offering a practical toolkit, this workbook is designed to help readers navigate life's challenges through imaginative prompts and activities. It encourages reflective and active practices aimed at building resilience against uncertainty, obstacles, and self-doubt, drawing inspiration from Michelle Obama's acclaimed book.
In a compelling follow-up to her bestselling memoir, the former First Lady shares practical wisdom and strategies for maintaining hope and balance in an uncertain world. Acknowledging that life's challenges often lack tidy solutions, she emphasizes the importance of finding tools to navigate change and remain steady amid flux. Through an honest dialogue, she addresses common questions: How do we build lasting relationships? How can we find strength in our differences? What strategies help combat self-doubt? When life feels overwhelming, what steps can we take?
The author provides fresh stories and reflections on change and empowerment, highlighting the idea that by uplifting others, we can uncover the richness of our surroundings and create new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles that have helped her adapt to change and overcome obstacles. Key practices include "starting kind," "going high," and creating a supportive "kitchen table" of trusted friends. With her signature humor and compassion, she also delves into issues of race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to confront fear, embrace community, and live boldly.
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.
Through her very personal telling of the story behind the White House Kitchen Gardens, First Lady Michelle Obama examines how increased access to wholesome, affordable food can promote better eating habits and improved health. Mrs Obama describes how her daughters, Sasha and Malia, were the catalysts for change in her own family's eating behaviour and inspired her to plant a vegetable garden on the South Lawn - the first of its kind since Eleanor Roosevelt's Victory Garden. Illustrated throughout with more than 200 photographs, many never seen before, the book reveals a year in the life of the garden. It includes practical advice from the White House Kitchen Garden Team for growing a whole range of produce, from herbs and salads to squashes, aubergines and berries, whatever sized space you have. There are also delicious seasonal recipes, like Spring Pea Salad, Sweet Potato Quick Bread, and Braised Pork Shoulder with Butternut Squash and Greens. With inspirational top tips for developing community and school gardens, advice on how to get involved in your local farmers' market, and ideas for planting your own, Michelle Obama shares the pleasures and endless benefits of home-grown food.
In ihren leidenschaftlichen und eindringlichen Abschiedsreden richten sich Barack und Michelle Obama an ihr Land und die ganze Welt. Sie sprechen an, worauf es ankommt im Leben und in der Politik und warum wir auch in schwierigen Zeiten Grund zur Hoffnung haben. Und Sie fordern uns auf, unsere Werte, Pflichten und Chancen als Bürger nie aus den Augen zu verlieren. Freiheit, Demokratie, Offenheit, Gerechtigkeit und Bildung für alle – dies alles macht eine funktionierende Gesellschaft aus. Doch wir müssen uns täglich dafür engagieren! Dann erst können wir einzelne Dinge und ein ganzes Land zum Besseren ändern.
Halt finden in unsicheren Zeiten - Der SPIEGEL-Bestseller #1
384pagine
14 ore di lettura
SPIEGEL-Bestseller #1: Der inspirierende Folgeband des Weltbestsellers »Becoming« von Michelle Obama
Es gibt möglicherweise keine einfachen Lösungen für die großen Herausforderungen im Leben, doch Michelle Obama ist überzeugt, dass praktische Hilfsmittel helfen können, durch Veränderungen zu navigieren. In »Das Licht in uns« spricht sie über zentrale Fragen, mit denen viele von uns kämpfen: Wie gelingen stabile Beziehungen? Wie finden wir in Konflikten Kraft und Gemeinsamkeiten? Welche Werkzeuge helfen, Selbstzweifel auszudrücken? Was tun, wenn alles zu viel wird?
Mutmachende Geschichten und inspirierende Gedanken zeigen, wie Obama über Veränderung und Herausforderungen denkt. Sie glaubt, dass wir das Potenzial unserer Welt zum Leuchten bringen, wenn wir von innen strahlen und anderen Licht schenken. In ihrer Rolle als Mutter, Tochter, Ehefrau und First Lady teilt sie Glaubenssätze, die ihr geholfen haben, Hindernisse zu überwinden und zu wachsen. Sie erläutert Praktiken wie Höflichkeit, Mut zur Größe und das Versammeln von Freunden und Mentoren. Mit Humor und Mitgefühl erkundet sie Themen wie Herkunft, Geschlecht und Sichtbarkeit und ermutigt, Angst zu bezwingen und ein mutiges Leben zu führen.
»Wenn wir unser inneres Licht entdecken, finden wir auch die Kraft, es zu nutzen«, schreibt sie. Eine bereichernde Lektüre, die wertvolle Gespräche anregt und alle Leser*innen inspiriert, über ihr Leben zu reflektieren und sich in
Halt finden in unsicheren Zeiten - Das inspirierende Arbeitsbuch
208pagine
8 ore di lettura
Das Workbook zum Bestseller bietet eine praktische Sammlung von Werkzeugen, um die Herausforderungen des Lebens zu meistern. Es richtet sich an ehrgeizige Menschen, die täglich besser werden wollen, aber auch manchmal unter dem Druck der ständigen Arbeit leiden. Mit zeitlosen Ratschlägen der ehemaligen First Lady, Reflexionsfragen, Journaling-Möglichkeiten und kreativen Ideen hilft es, Muster zu durchbrechen, Gewohnheiten zu etablieren und sich in Zeiten von Unsicherheit und Selbstzweifeln zu stärken. Michelle Obama teilt ihre eigenen Erfahrungen, um den Leser*innen die nötigen Werkzeuge an die Hand zu geben, um Schwierigkeiten in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen zu überwinden. Dieses interaktive Arbeitsbuch ermutigt dazu, das Tempo zu drosseln, sich auszuruhen und offen über das zu sprechen, was einen bewegt. Es erinnert uns daran, dass es wichtig ist, dem eigenen Wohlbefinden Priorität einzuräumen. Das Workbook ist ansprechend gestaltet und enthält eine Vielzahl von Elementen, die das Lesen und Arbeiten zu einem inspirierenden Erlebnis machen.
" Elle est mon roc ", dit Barack Obama de son épouse Michelle. Parce qu'il ne s'est lancé dans la campagne qu'après avoir obtenu son feu vert. Parce qu'elle a forgé son destin à force d'intelligence et de détermination. Parce qu'à eux deux, ils incarnent le nouveau rêve américain. De son enfance dans une ville déchirée par la ségrégation à son intégration dans deux des plus prestigieuses universités américaines, de sa rencontre avec ce jeune avocat stagiaire à leur irrésistible ascension jusqu'à la Maison-Blanche, le parcours exemplaire de la nouvelle First Lady, mère de famille et femme de tête, est un modèle pour les femmes, une source d'inspiration pour tous.