The Making of a First Lady

Michelle Obama

An accessible biography of international icon Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States.

Author Dawne Allette, a native of Grenada, West Indies, has written a number of children's picture books that are noted for their inspiration, lyricism and humour. She is also the author of Barack Obama: The Making of a President. Dawne has lived in Britain and Iran and now resides in Baltimore, USA. She teaches creative writing and is a literacy programme facilitator for Baltimore Public Schools. She is also a journalist for the Baltimore Times newspaper.

"I want you to know that we have very much in common. For nothing in my life would have predicted that I would be standing here as First Lady of the United States of America..." 
 
When Michelle Obama spoke these words in a London school, the effect on the students was overwhelming. Her inspiring words, approachable nature and regal style make Michelle a much-loved public figure and a role model in her own right. A child of working class parents in Chicago, Michelle went on to become an Ivy League graduate, a lawyer, and an international icon as wife to President Barack Obama. Her life is a tale of extraordinary achievement in a changing society.

Dawne Allette

The inspirational story of an inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read

A fast-paced, riveritng read, offering incisive information oon this modern day hero. Stunning full colour photos and snappy fact files complement this superior biography

It's an inspiring story remininding us just how impressive a character Obama is

"I was not born into money or status. I was born to a teenage mom in Hawaii, and my dad left us when I was two. But my family gave me love, they gave me education, and most of all they gave me hope..." 
 
Punctuated with his own words, this biography traces the people, places and experiences that made Barack Obama the powerful man he is today. His story takes us from Kenya to Hawaii and Indonesia to Chicago, embracing many cultures. It also reaches from the past to the present, with photographs of Obama growing up and a timeline of significant events in black history. 
 
Barack Obama's story of hope and determination culminates with an account of his historic Inauguration Day and his first 100 days in office.

Dawne Allette

Praise for Barack Obama: The Making of a President

The inspirational story of an inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read

Hugely readable, dynamic and fascinating

A fast-paced, riveritng read, offering incisive information oon this modern day hero. Stunning full colour photos and snappy fact files complement this superior biography

The inspirational story of an inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read

Hugely readable, dynamic and fascinating

A fast-paced, riveritng read, offering incisive information oon this modern day hero. Stunning full colour photos and snappy fact files complement this superior biography

The inspirational story of an inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read

Hugely readable, dynamic and fascinating

A fast-paced, riveritng read, offering incisive information oon this modern day hero. Stunning full colour photos and snappy fact files complement this superior biography

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