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And here is what I have to say, finally: Let’s invite one another in. Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us. Maybe we can better embrace the ways we are the same. It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to
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I love Michelle Obama .... you get a look inside of life from childhood to First Lady.
“[Y]ou may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should be.”
― Michelle Obama, Becoming
I have always known that Michelle Obama was an eloquent speaker, having watched her on numerous occasions on television and Youtube videos. What I hadn't expected, however, was how marvelous she was at writing. Perhaps this is my own implicit bias coming out. In fact, as I began her book I went so far as to look into whether it was truly her that wrote the book or if it w ...more
― Michelle Obama, Becoming
I have always known that Michelle Obama was an eloquent speaker, having watched her on numerous occasions on television and Youtube videos. What I hadn't expected, however, was how marvelous she was at writing. Perhaps this is my own implicit bias coming out. In fact, as I began her book I went so far as to look into whether it was truly her that wrote the book or if it w ...more
I’ve watched videos of Michelle give a couple different speaking events & picked up her memoir because of that. I really enjoy her. She’s a vibrant human being.
I liked the back drop of her growing up in the 1960s & 70s in Chicago. Her family is full of lively humans & her hard work through school shows.
Watching Barack transform from law student to his path towards the presidency was wild. Reading about his reading habits coupled with his personality confirms why he was ready to be a leader.
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I liked the back drop of her growing up in the 1960s & 70s in Chicago. Her family is full of lively humans & her hard work through school shows.
Watching Barack transform from law student to his path towards the presidency was wild. Reading about his reading habits coupled with his personality confirms why he was ready to be a leader.
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