The light we carry : Overcoming in uncertain times / Michelle Obama.
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TextPublisher: Great Britain: Penguin Books, 2024Copyright date: © Michelle Obama,2022Copyright date: © Penguin Random House LLC,2024Description: x, 326 pages: illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781405968607Other title: Overcoming in uncertain timesSubject(s): Obama, Michelle, 1964- | Obama, Michelle, 1964- -- Family | Presidents' spouses -- United States | African American women lawyers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography | Lawyers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography | Conduct of life | Legislators' spouses -- United States -- BiographyGenre/Form: Biographies. DDC classification: 973.932092 Summary: "Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles--the earned wisdom that helps her continue to 'become.' She details her most valuable practices, like 'starting kind,' 'going high,' and assembling a 'kitchen table' of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-316).
"Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles--the earned wisdom that helps her continue to 'become.' She details her most valuable practices, like 'starting kind,' 'going high,' and assembling a 'kitchen table' of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness"--Provided by publisher.
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