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Michelle Obama: A Life
First Lady Michelle Obama is one of the most admired, and least understood, women in America. The direct descendant of slaves, she graduated from Princeton University and the Harvard Law School, and she seemed primed for a life of prestige and wealth. Then she left that path for a life of public service and marriage to Barack Obama. Here, in this Kindle Single, is her inspiring story.
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17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2011
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January 12, 2012
It is a struggle to call this a "book". To me, it seems more similar to a Wikipedia entry than anything. If Michelle Obama was a guest speaker and the hall wanted to insert a brief biography, it would be similar to this "book".
First of all, it is short, more of a pamphlet than a book, if that. However, its size is not my main objection. The "book" is about as fascinating as, well, Wikipedia. It consists mainly of quotes taken from other publications. There are a few filler words between quotes but nothing substantial. It seems to be a "cheap" way to produce a book: grab a few quotes from other publications, add a few filler words, and voila! One has something to sell on Amazon.
I was truly hoping for something with more than general information - beyond snippets of already published quotes. Any minute bit of depth would have been appreciated, but there is none, nothing, zilch, and nada. Whether one supports President Obama or not, his wife is certainly interesting and has had an interesting life, so far, and I'm sure it will only continue to be more fascinating. It's a shame to produce a biography with so little substance on such an interesting person.
At any rate, I grabbed it off of Amazon for my Kindle. It was (and at this time still is) listed as a free book. Free Kindle books may be offered free for a few days but then later be re-listed at price. If one wants a biography of Michelle Obama and doesn't want to "wiki" her, go ahead and grab it. It reads similar to a high school paper, so it isn't all bad. Just don't expect much. It's a fast read, very fast. I certainly do not recommend purchasing it for a price. I'm sure there are far better biographies of the First Lady available.
To be fair, it isn't an absolutely horrible read, but it isn't really much of anything that one cannot find elsewhere.
First of all, it is short, more of a pamphlet than a book, if that. However, its size is not my main objection. The "book" is about as fascinating as, well, Wikipedia. It consists mainly of quotes taken from other publications. There are a few filler words between quotes but nothing substantial. It seems to be a "cheap" way to produce a book: grab a few quotes from other publications, add a few filler words, and voila! One has something to sell on Amazon.
I was truly hoping for something with more than general information - beyond snippets of already published quotes. Any minute bit of depth would have been appreciated, but there is none, nothing, zilch, and nada. Whether one supports President Obama or not, his wife is certainly interesting and has had an interesting life, so far, and I'm sure it will only continue to be more fascinating. It's a shame to produce a biography with so little substance on such an interesting person.
At any rate, I grabbed it off of Amazon for my Kindle. It was (and at this time still is) listed as a free book. Free Kindle books may be offered free for a few days but then later be re-listed at price. If one wants a biography of Michelle Obama and doesn't want to "wiki" her, go ahead and grab it. It reads similar to a high school paper, so it isn't all bad. Just don't expect much. It's a fast read, very fast. I certainly do not recommend purchasing it for a price. I'm sure there are far better biographies of the First Lady available.
To be fair, it isn't an absolutely horrible read, but it isn't really much of anything that one cannot find elsewhere.
January 24, 2017
Out of date but still a good read. I like the fact she installed bee hives on the South lawn and planted a veggie patch with the help of local kids from a deprived area - what fantastic memories for those children
Out of date but still a good read, it doesn't take long.
I like the fact Michelle installed bee hives on the South lawn and place ted a veggie patch with the help of local kids from a deprived area - what fantastic memories for those children.
Out of date but still a good read, it doesn't take long.
I like the fact Michelle installed bee hives on the South lawn and place ted a veggie patch with the help of local kids from a deprived area - what fantastic memories for those children.
November 18, 2016
A warm reflection about a caring human being
Although the book is not very long it speaks volumes about a warm caring woman.
After the recent presidential election, it highlights for me what the world will be missing.
Hillary Clinton a woman I admire did not get elected.
I think the world would love to see Michelle Obama break through the glass ceiling and become the first woman to be elected as the president of the United States of America.
Although the book is not very long it speaks volumes about a warm caring woman.
After the recent presidential election, it highlights for me what the world will be missing.
Hillary Clinton a woman I admire did not get elected.
I think the world would love to see Michelle Obama break through the glass ceiling and become the first woman to be elected as the president of the United States of America.
January 17, 2012
This was a great recap of Michelle Obama's life from prior to her birth to nearly present day, but it is (as other reviewers have mentioned) not a book in the usual sense. Read it to get a timeline of Michelle Obama's life, but don't expect anything more than that.
August 6, 2016
This is a very abreviated account of Michelle Obama's life.
February 1, 2012
This book almost read like a newspaper article. The information was very general and nothing was in this book that I did not already know. Somewhat of a dissappointment.
February 15, 2012
A brief but interesting biography of the first lady.
February 18, 2012
Big disappointment. Very brief timeline of her life and not even interesting. Should have been so much better. Don't waste your time.
July 31, 2012
Quick, little read about an accomplished woman in a big role.
August 13, 2012
Another short profile from the editors of New Word City. I always learn some little tidbit of information from these quick reads.
September 28, 2016
Too short
I had hoped for a more in depth read. I think she's far more than portrayed here., which doesn't do her justice.
I had hoped for a more in depth read. I think she's far more than portrayed here., which doesn't do her justice.
February 5, 2017
A really interesting quick read that gives a glimpse into the world of the former First Lady of America - and leaves you wanting to know more.
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April 24, 2018Couldn't read most of it. Too political.
March 23, 2023
she gave great advice
I like the way, Michelle Obama could control family career in-service to other people specially the veterans people, and that education and the school
I like the way, Michelle Obama could control family career in-service to other people specially the veterans people, and that education and the school
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