Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady [Hardcover]

David Bergen Brophy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Michelle Obama has been by her husband's side throughout his historic presidential campaign, a dynamic personality whether she is delivering speeches or hitting the dance floor on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Follow the story of a hardworking girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago and how she has inspired our nation to believe in the American Dream that her life exemplifies. In her own stirring words: America should be a place where you can make it if you try.

Written by David Bergen Brophy, this in-depth biography captures the heart and soul of the First Lady behind the campaign for change.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

A great choice for reluctant readers, this title introduces the First Lady with accessible language and anecdotes from Obama’s friends and family. From descriptions of her childhood bedroom to her Princeton dorm room decor, the small details contribute to a larger sense of the First Lady in various stages of her life. It’s the direct quotes, though, including many from Obama herself, that will draw readers most. Many of these quotes have been repeated in other youth biographies about Obama, and in fact, one quote is repeated within the pages of this volume. Still, for readers encountering them for the first time, the quotes add immediacy and personality to what could otherwise have been a somewhat dry presentation in a title that lacks photos. Many young people will enjoy his-and-her remarks about the Obamas’ first impressions of each other, and Brophy is frank about the strains that political life places on a family, particularly when one parent hits the campaign trail. Contrast this with David Colbert’s Michelle Obama: An American Story (2009) for a fuller portrait of the First Lady’s family of origin and her remarkable road to the White House. Grades 4-8. --Gillian Engberg

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Collins (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061779911
• ISBN-13: 978-0061779916
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #426,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Simplistic View of an Important Person, March 24, 2009

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D. Wayne Dworsky (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady (Hardcover)

The Biography of Michelle Robinson Obama. The author paints a picture of honorable people who rose up from humble beginnings, giving their children the big chance. And Michelle did not disappoint them. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago with a hard-working, struggling family means that the First Lady to be understands the hard-working men and women who built America. Michelle Robinson quickly learned the value of dreams from her dedicated father who sacrificed his own life so that his daughter could have a better one.

The book goes on to show how she persevered through law school, met her husband and began a relentless crusade to support her husband's political life. It seems she was correctly on target. She is perceived as steadfast and never wavering, a politician's wife! The author makes you feel like you want to salute her efforts and what she believes in. I also applaud the author's uplifting attitude in his quest to present her in her best light. I think readers will feel closer to this woman, not just because she arrived at the top of the hill, but because we get a glimpse at what she holds most dear and makes her a person.

The book is short and easy reading, practical for young, restless teens, but it sends a solid message about someone who broke the mold and made history. I am equally convinced that an adult can derive insight from its content as well. Although it appears that David Bergen Brophy is new to publishing, this initial work will launch his career.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 30, 2009

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Yvonne Pierce "Yvonne Pierce" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady (Paperback)

This was an excellent book about Mrs. Obama. It was easy reading and very interesting. Fantastic.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, January 13, 2009

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady (Paperback)

This book tells the story of Michelle Robinson Obama.

She grew up in Chicago and worked hard to get into prestigious schools such as Princeton and Harvard. While working in Chicago after graduating Law School, Michelle met a brilliant and enlightening law student named Barack Obama.

Michelle fell in love, got married, raised a family, and supported her husband in his political career.

David Bergen Brophy writes a very informative biography about the future First Lady. After reading this book, one can expect to have general knowledge of Michelle Obama - and the reader even gets a few insights into soon-to-be President Obama's past and present life.

The book is a quick and easy read that leaves the reader satisfied.

Reviewed by: Steph