Michelle Obama grew up on Chicago's South Side, and while the world outside her door was chaotic and ever-changing, her family provided a stable environment in which she could grow and flourish. This look at Michelle Obama's life and the turning points that shaped her shows how a girl from a working class background could rise to become one of the most influential women of her day. ... History is what has shaped Michelle and challenged her; and ultimately, not only has she overcome any obstacles put before her, she has carved out her own place in history as well.--B.I.P.
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