Michelle
Michelle Robinson Obama, a descendant of slaves and the first African-American first lady, was born into a tough neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Michelle could easily have been swallowed up by the streets but she hit the books instead and made it to Princeton University and Harvard Law School. After graduating, she met a young law student named Barack Obama. They dated for three years, married, and had two daughters. Michelle, a devoted mother, has been called "the rock of our family" by Barack.
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Michelle
Michelle Robinson Obama, a descendant of slaves and the first African-American first lady, was born into a tough neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Michelle could easily have been swallowed up by the streets but she hit the books instead and made it to Princeton University and Harvard Law School. After graduating, she met a young law student named Barack Obama. They dated for three years, married, and had two daughters. Michelle, a devoted mother, has been called "the rock of our family" by Barack.
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Michelle

Michelle

by Hal Marcovitz
Michelle

Michelle

by Hal Marcovitz

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Michelle Robinson Obama, a descendant of slaves and the first African-American first lady, was born into a tough neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Michelle could easily have been swallowed up by the streets but she hit the books instead and made it to Princeton University and Harvard Law School. After graduating, she met a young law student named Barack Obama. They dated for three years, married, and had two daughters. Michelle, a devoted mother, has been called "the rock of our family" by Barack.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422214787
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication date: 02/28/2009
Series: The Obamas Series: First Family of Hope
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 1200L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Obama Family Timeline 8

1 Proclaiming Victory in Grant Park 11

2 Lawyer from the South Side 21

3 Devoted Mother, Vigorous Campaigner 29

4 The Presidential Campaign Begins 35

5 Preparing for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 47

Chronology 58

Accomplishments & Awards 59

Glossary 60

Further Reading & Internet Resources 61

Index 62

Picture Credits 64

About the Author 64

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