Il y a encore tant de choses que j'ignore au sujet de l'Amérique, de la vie, et de ce que l'avenir nous réserve. Mais je sais qui je suis. Mon père, Fraser, m'a appris à travailler dur, à rire souvent et à tenir parole. Ma mère, Marian, à penser par moi-même et à faire entendre ma voix. Tous les deux ensemble, dans notre petit appartement du quartier du South Side de Chicago, ils m'ont aidée à saisir ce qui faisait la valeur de notre histoire, de mon histoire, et plus largement de l'histoire de notre pays. Même quand elle est loin d'être belle et parfaite. Même quand la réalité se rappelle à vous plus que vous ne l'auriez souhaité. Votre histoire vous appartient, et elle vous appartiendra toujours. À vous de vous en emparer. [4e de couv.]
Michelle Obama Livres
En tant qu'épouse du quarante-quatrième président des États-Unis et première Première Dame afro-américaine, Michelle Robinson Obama a laissé une marque indélébile. Son parcours, de son enfance dans le South Side de Chicago à ses diplômes de Princeton et Harvard, a façonné sa vision du monde. Après ses études, elle a occupé divers postes professionnels, notamment dans le droit et au service de la mairie de Chicago ainsi que du centre médical de l'université. Ces expériences lui ont conféré une perspective unique qu'elle a apportée à son rôle public.







Michelle Obama First Lady
- 258pages
- 10 heures de lecture
" 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.
Après le succès mondial de ses mémoires, l'ancienne première dame des États-Unis, Michelle Obama, partage des conseils et des stratégies pour rester optimiste face aux incertitudes actuelles. Dans cet ouvrage, elle engage un dialogue sincère avec ses lecteurs sur des questions essentielles : comment bâtir des relations durables et comment nos différences peuvent nous renforcer. Elle aborde également les moments de doute et de perte de repères, offrant des récits personnels et des réflexions sur les défis de la vie. Convaincue que la lumière que nous partageons peut révéler le potentiel du monde, Michelle s'appuie sur son expérience de mère, fille, épouse et amie pour dévoiler ses ressources face aux obstacles. Avec humour et empathie, elle traite des thèmes de la race, du genre et de la visibilité, encourageant chacun à surmonter ses peurs et à puiser de la force dans la collectivité. Elle souligne que reconnaître sa propre lumière est essentiel pour développer la confiance en soi et établir des relations authentiques. La transmission de cette lumière, selon elle, renforce les familles et les communautés, illustrant ainsi le pouvoir de la solidarité humaine.
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
- 432pages
- 16 heures de lecture
Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago. From her modest beginnings, she would become Michelle Obama, the inspiring and powerful First Lady of the United States, when her husband, Barack Obama, was elected the forty-fourth president. They would be the first Black First Family in the White House and serve the country for two terms. Growing up, Michelle and her older brother, Craig, shared a bedroom in their family’s upstairs apartment in her great-aunt’s house. Her parents, Fraser and Marian, poured their love and energy into their children. Michelle’s beloved dad taught his kids to work hard, keep their word, and remember to laugh. Her mom showed them how to think for themselves, use their voice, and be unafraid. But life soon took her far from home. With determination, carefully made plans, and the desire to achieve, Michelle was eager to expand the sphere of her life from her schooling in Chicago. She went to Princeton University, where she learned what it felt like to be the only Black woman in the room. She then went to Harvard Law School, and after graduating returned to Chicago and became a high-powered lawyer. Her plans changed, however, when she met and fell in love with Barack Obama.
Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
"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
Michelle Obama - Quotes to Live By
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Collects over 170 inspirational quotes from Michelle Obama.
Overcoming: A Workbook
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
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.
The Light We Carry
- 318pages
- 12 heures de lecture
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.
The Light We Carry. Overcoming in Uncertain Times
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
In her inspiring follow-up to Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and strategies for maintaining hope and balance in today's uncertain world. She engages readers in an honest dialogue about enduring relationships, finding strength in diversity, and managing overwhelming feelings. Obama emphasizes that we can utilize specific tools to navigate change and remain steady amid flux. Through fresh stories and reflections on change, challenge, and power, she illustrates that by uplifting others, we can reveal the richness and potential around us, uncovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her roles as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles that have helped her overcome obstacles—wisdom that continues to guide her journey of becoming. With her trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she addresses issues of race, gender, and visibility, urging readers to confront fear, find strength in community, and live boldly. This rewarding blend of powerful narratives and profound advice encourages readers to reflect on their lives, identify sources of joy, and forge meaningful connections in a turbulent world.
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.



