Michelle Obama: Speeches on Life, Love, and American Values Book

Excellent collection of Michelle Obama's speeches. Her language is simple, evocative and connects with the everyday concerns of Americans, particularly working moms. Ms. Obama talks about her experiences as a mom and her struggles to juggle everything in her busy schedule. She talks about growing up in the Southside of Chicago in a working-class family and the values her father passed down to her as a shift worker struggling with health issues but who worked hard his whole life to support his family and never complained. Her speeches urged listeners to focus on unity, caring about one another and making a difference in their own communities. She eloquently spoke about American values and that it is possible to create a more perfect union where all people have the opportunity to realize their dreams and contribute to this country.