What Would Michelle Do?: A Modern-Day Guide to Living with Substance and Style

by Allison Samuels

Inspiring insights, advice, and style for every woman who admires the popular and poised First Lady Michelle Obama Embodying style, class, and intelligence, Michelle Obama has quickly become an American icon. Rising from modest beginnings, she went on to earn an Ivy League education, a position at a top law firm, and a pivotal role beside President Barack Obama. Yet Michelle still faces the same issues as most women today. As they watch her juggle kids, marriage, and a seemingly nonstop calendar without breaking a sweat, American women are asking, What Would Michelle Do?

Award-winning Newsweek journalist Allison Samuels, who has interviewed the First Lady numerous times, follows the trajectory of Michelle's life to illustrate the determination, intellect, and charm that drove her success-and reveals how women can incorporate those same attributes to get everything Michelle has, from her toned arms to her grace under pressure to her happy marriage. With the 2012 elections looming, Michelle continues to be in the public's eye. Covering a range of lifestyle topics-from creating a distinctive style to conquering obstacles to managing a household-What Would Michelle Do? combines solid advice with a fun package that will appeal to style mavens, soccer moms, and career women alike.

Genres: Self Help

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Allison Samuels is an award-winning Newsweek correspondent who has covered sports and entertainment since 1996. Samuels is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Big Sisters of America, and the UCLA Black Studies Department board of directors. She lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

[Lorien Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would make a great gift book for any fan of MO. Chock full of great tips, but not much substance otherwise.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

oh, i know that! michelle would be generous and pay her girlfriends' bills too, after all it's the sucker taxpayer who gives the money. she is not even bothered to hold a honest job.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

What would Michelle Do?
Though Michelle Obama has had many books published about her over the past few years, this newly crafted book by journalist Allison Samuels What Would Michelle Do? succeeds by telling the story without the bias found in many of Michelle's "biographies". Furthermore, many political novels can be tedious reads, but Allison Samuel's manages to present the First Lady's life and success with a writing style that is witty, interesting, and above all memorable.

This is a book that women of all ages can enjoy, and one that answers many of the questions about how Michelle Obama manages to do EVERYTHING so well, with seemingly no difficult. Whether its discussing fashion, her family, or her busy work schedule, a reader gets the feeling that Michelle is a very relatable, funny, and enjoyable person. I would definitely recommend this book for any fans of Michelle who are interested in seeing her life through the eyes of a qualitative third party. Definitely worth picking up!

[Grace Major]

The author, Allison Samuels, took an unique approach to passing on wisdom to young ladies. There is so much wisdom in this book that I wished I had learned earlier in life. This book could serve as a great tool for moms to use with their daughters. Although I say young ladies, I believe the earlier you get this wisdom the better but this book is not limited to a certain age. Men could find this book useful as well if they are involved with a woman who has a strong demeanor or if he is raising a young girl.. This book was easy to read...a delight and one that I have ordered to pass onto my 24 year old daughter who is now serving her county in the military. Many of words of wisdom shared in this boo will help my daughter through what would be challening without the reading of this book. Without reservation, I strongly recommend this book as a great read.

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the things that I miss most about being a bookseller is being able to recommend books to people with specific requests (not just a general "what's a good book to read?"). Aligning someone with the perfect book for their needs is very rewarding.

What Would Michelle Do? is spot on for people looking for gifts to support young women on to the next phase of their lives as they graduate from high school or college. By using the example of Michelle Obama's life from childhood to adulthood, Samuels guides us through the major decisions that women have to make. Included are topics like self-esteem, enriching your education, making smart financial choices, building a wardrobe, and how to make a relationship work.

By all means is this book only for young women. All women will be able to relate to something here.

[Jocelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not the book for me, but it probably is for someone. I love Michelle Obama, but I don't actually want to be Michelle Obama, which this book is a kind of guide for becoming. It's great advice for anyone who wants to be put-together in the style of Michelle, but I'm a happy wreck and I just enjoy Michelle for being herself and me for being me.

[Maggie Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving this five stars because Michelle.

That said, I don't think I was the right reader for this book. It would be perfect, however, for a young person about to start high school or leave for college.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A practical approach to successfully bring about change in many areas of life that were formerly perceived as "no-nos" in mixed company.

[Jules · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, with some helpful tips and reminders..

[Ashlee Welsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful book regarding how to be a put-together, professional lady/wife/mother. Inspiring.

[Stephanie Iverson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written book. It gave many insights into a women who is secure and how she became secure in her own skin. Very enlightening and challenges you to find yourself and be the very best you.

[Joann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like a series of articles from Seventeen or Glamour -- I think I'm not quite the demographic for this. Still fun enough that I didn't abandon it

[Kelly McCloskey-Romero · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I'm curious about Michelle Obama and what makes her tick, this book was just full of speculation and beauty and self- esteem tips the likes of which you'd find in a women's magazine.