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Meaning of Michelle : 16 Writers on the Iconic First Lady and How Her Journey Inspires Our Own by Veronica Chambers (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPicador
ISBN-101250160235
ISBN-139781250160232
eBay Product ID (ePID)237743349
Product Key Features
Book TitleMeaning of Michelle : 16 Writers on the Iconic First Lady and How Her Journey Inspires Our Own
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Essays
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Literary Collections
AuthorVeronica Chambers
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.7 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Missing Mrs. O already? A new book reminds us why she remains a woman for our times...All the essays stand out as each writer stands up and attests to the ways in which Michelle Obama has defied stereotypes and pushed forward a vision and version of Black women that have always been there, but have often gone unacknowledged." -- Essence "Reflections on a woman who feels like a good girlfriend to a large portion of the American public, though they only know her from afar." --NPR Code Switch "A series of thoughtful meditations on the complexities of the woman who is both partner to the leader of the free world and a powerful American figure in her own right. The Obama in these pages is both an icon and a homegirl. The writers take her seriously yet still write about her playfully." -- The Washington Post "Powerful." -- Glamour "Praises the groundbreaking First Lady from arms to alms." -- Vanity Fair "Thoughtful, textured and evocative. For many black women, it will be a soothing reiteration of things they already feel and know about a woman they already love. For many others, it could be a fascinating window." -- Newsday "A marvelous collection that taps into the love -- not just admiration, though that's certainly there; not just respect, though it's there too -- so many Americans have for the South Side girl-turned-Washington royalty." -- The Chicago Tribune "Features 16 essays about the First Lady and the impact she's had on the U.S., with 'Hamilton' alum Phillipa Soo and writer Roxane Gay among those sharing their insights." -- The Hollywood Reporter "[A] timely homage to forever first lady Michelle Obama [...] a good book to help ease your way through the end of the Obama presidency." --The Huffington Post "Sixteen writers...share what it's been like to witness Michelle Obama in the White House. 'Witness' is the correct word. The first thing most writers admit is that they've been unable to take their eyes off her." -- The New York Times "An engaging and delightful collection to help readers recognize that Michelle Obama is a distinct American icon." -- Library Journal "Read it and shake things up yourself this year." --Dr. Oz The Good Life "A diverse collection united by admiration in a 'praise song' anthology." --Bookpage "A glorious tribute to an incredible woman." -- Booklist (Starred Review) "Gratitude resonates through each offering in this compilation, a warm tribute to an inspiring woman of color who has lived in the public eye for more than eight years." -- Publisher's Weekly "The variety of contributors allows for different perspectives on their common subject--as a fashion icon, a cultural arbiter, the self-proclaimed "mom-in-chief," partner in a mutual girl crush with Beyoncé, fitness and food advocate, and a wife who supports but does not defer." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Missing Mrs. O already? A new book reminds us why she remains a woman for our times...All the essays stand out as each writer stands up and attests to the ways in which Michelle Obama has defied stereotypes and pushed forward a vision and version of Black women that have always been there, but have often gone unacknowledged." -- Essence "Reflections on a woman who feels like a good girlfriend to a large portion of the American public, though they only know her from afar." --NPR Code Switch "A series of thoughtful meditations on the complexities of the woman who is both partner to the leader of the free world and a powerful American figure in her own right. The Obama in these pages is both an icon and a homegirl. The writers take her seriously yet still write about her playfully." -- The Washington Post "Powerful." -- Glamour "Praises the groundbreaking First Lady from arms to alms." -- Vanity Fair "Thoughtful, textured and evocative. For many black women, it will be a soothing reiteration of things they already feel and know about a woman they already love. For many others, it could be a fascinating window." -- Newsday "A marvelous collection that taps into the love -- not just admiration, though that's certainly there; not just respect, though it's there too -- so many Americans have for the South Side girl-turned-Washington royalty." -- The Chicago Tribune "Features 16 essays about the First Lady and the impact she's had on the U.S., with 'Hamilton' alum Phillipa Soo and writer Roxane Gay among those sharing their insights." -- The Hollywood Reporter "[A] timely homage to forever first lady Michelle Obama [...] a good book to help ease your way through the end of the Obama presidency." --The Huffington Post "Sixteen writers...share what it's been like to witness Michelle Obama in the White House. 'Witness' is the correct word. The first thing most writers admit is that they've been unable to take their eyes off her." -- The New York Times "An engaging and delightful collection to help readers recognize that Michelle Obama is a distinct American icon." -- Library Journal "Read it and shake things up yourself this year." --Dr. Oz The Good Life "A diverse collection united by admiration in a 'praise song' anthology." --Bookpage "A glorious tribute to an incredible woman." -- Booklist (Starred Review) "Gratitude resonates through each offering in this compilation, a warm tribute to an inspiring woman of color who has lived in the public eye for more than eight years." -- Publisher's Weekly "The variety of contributors allows for different perspectives on their common subject--as a fashion icon, a cultural arbiter, the self-proclaimed "mom-in-chief," partner in a mutual girl crush with Beyonc, fitness and food advocate, and a wife who supports but does not defer." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal973.932092
Table Of ContentCONTENTS Preface by AVA DuVERNAY Introduction: Homegirls by VERONICA CHAMBERS 1. Michelle in High Cotton by BENILDE LITTLE 2. Crushing on Michelle: Or the Unapologetic Power of Blackness by DAMON YOUNG 3. The Composer and the Brain: A Conversation About Music, Marriage, Power, Creativity, Partnership...and the Obamas by ALICIA HALL MORAN AND JASON MORAN 4. Lady O and King Bey by B RITTNEY COOPER 5. We Go Way Back by YLONDA GAULT CAVINESS 6. Two Black First Ladies Walk into a Room by CHIRLANE McCRAY 7. Becoming the Wife by CATHI HANAUER 8. On Being Flawlessly Imperfect by TIFFANY DUFU 9. She Slays: Michelle Obama & the Power of Dressing Like You Mean It by TANISHA C. FORD 10. Cooking with a Narrative by MARCUS SAMUELSSON 11. Michelle Obama: Representational Justice by SARAH LEWIS 12. The Freedom to Be Yourself by KAREN HILL ANTON 13. She Loves Herself When She Is Laughing: Michelle Obama, Taking Down a Stereotype and Co-Creating a Presidency by REBECCA CARROLL 14. The Best of Wives and Best of Women by PHILLIPA SOO 15. Making Space by ROXANE GAY
SynopsisA NEW IN NONFICTION PEOPLE PICK - NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 BY: The Huffington Post - Glamour - Bustle - RedEye A Los Angeles Times bestseller **One of BookRiot's '11 Books to Help Us Make It Through a Trump Presidency'** **One of The Guardian 's Essentials for Black History Month** "Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin'." --Roxane Gay "Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning..." --From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other First Lady in American History. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be First Mom, to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay, A NEW IN NONFICTION PEOPLE PICK NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 BY: The Huffington Post * Glamour * Bustle * RedEye A Los Angeles Times bestseller **One of BookRiot's '11 Books to Help Us Make It Through a Trump Presidency'** **One of The Guardian 's Essentials for Black History Month** "Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin'." --Roxane Gay "Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning..." --From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other First Lady in American History. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be First Mom, to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay
LC Classification NumberE909.O24M43 2018
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