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Jan 13, 2020_Mirelda_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a powerful book! It was interesting to read about the beginnings of Barack Obama's political career from the perspective of someone close to him, but it was Michelle's personal story, written with warmth and candor, that interested me more. Her determination to succeed in the classroom and forge a path to success despite what others might say to discourage her resonated with me deeply. Like Michelle, I have often found myself saying "I'll show them." I loved reading about Michelle and Barack's relationship, from friends to the ultimate power couple. I read the proposal scene aloud to my daughter, because she is a fan of grand gestures, and this was a good one. More than anything, I appreciated Michelle's ability to be frank about the challenges that she faced, over and over, and how she was able to overcome those challenges through her own grit, with the support of a wonderful network. I can see why so many readers raved about this one, and I'm so glad that I finally got around to it!